Jefferson City man charged after police seize drugs
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after police executed a search warrant Wednesday morning and seize marijuana, heroin, guns and a large amount of money.
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JC Schools releases surveys after subpoena from attorney general’s office
The Jefferson City School District, one of seven the attorney general filed subpoenas against seeking student surveys, released documents related to the inquiry Thursday.
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Missouri American Water to spend $1.4 million in Jefferson City to upgrade water mains
Missouri American Water will begin construction in mid-June to replace nearly 4,400 feet of aging water main along Moreland Avenue and Southwest Boulevard.
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Man arrested after investigators recover drugs, weapons from Jefferson City home
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man faces possible charges after investigators searched a Jefferson City home on Wednesday morning. Investigators executed a narcotics search warrant just before 9:45 a.m. at a home in the 700 block of Jackson Street, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. Police said investigators found suspected heroin, marijuana, and weapons
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Attorney general wants to force JC Schools, other districts to turn over documents
Missouri’s attorney general said Wednesday this his office is seeking to force the Jefferson City School District and six other districts to turn over information related to student surveys.
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Jefferson City Council approves pay raises for police officers
Jefferson City police officers will get a pay raise after approval Monday from the city council.
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Gov. Mike Parson set to hold bill signing ceremony Tuesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Michael Parson is set to hold a bill signing ceremony Tuesday. There are nearly 70 bills still waiting for the governor’s signature, according to the Missouri Senate’s website. Gov. Parson’s office said bill sponsors and other legislative leaders have been invited to the bill signing ceremony. Of the bills the governor could sign,
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Legal team requests mental health evaluation for man accused of entering the Missouri State Capital with a gun in May
Alok Rohra’s legal team is requesting a mental health evaluation on June 15.
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Second offender dies in custody at Algoa Correctional Center
A second prisoner in custody at the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City died in June.
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House fire leaves five homeless in Jefferson City
A residential house fire in Jefferson City leaves five people homeless.
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Jefferson City man given life sentence in corrections officer’s shooting death
A Jefferson City man who was 16 years old when he was charged in connection with the death of a corrections officer has been sentenced to life in prison.
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Three people injured after morning wreck in Jefferson City
Three people were injured after a two-vehicle wreck at Route C and Trenton Court just after 9 a.m.
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Commission auctions off salvaged historic stone from Missouri Capitol
Missourians placed bids Friday morning on historic stone salvaged from the Missouri Capitol.
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Sentencing hearing scheduled fatal hit and run for June 16 in Cole County
A woman convicted of leaving the scene of a deadly 2019 crash in Cole County will soon learn her sentence.
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Prisoner death reported at Algoa Correctional Center
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Corrections is reporting an offender died Wednesday afternoon. Officials say Michael Damouth, 40, was pronounced dead at 2:43 p.m. at the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City. Damouth was serving a 3-year sentence for stealing $750 or more from St. Louis City, a 2-year sentence for resisting
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Columbia attorney goes over consequences of possessing and trafficking fentanyl
A conviction for a drug crime in Missouri could mean a lengthy prison sentence and a criminal record that will follow you for years.Â
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Vehicle stop report data shows continued overrepresentation of Black drivers in traffic stops
The Attorney General’s Office released a vehicle stop report for 2020 and 2021, which shows the breakdown of traffic stops by the racial make-up of the drivers.
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Missouri governor appoints new Cole County Auditor
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Mark Ruether as the next Cole County Auditor.
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Dent County man sentenced to life in prison after resentencing
A former prison officer and Dent County Sheriff accused of killing two people in 2011 has been sentenced after a new sentencing phase was ordered.
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Jefferson City Police Department adds incentives to bring potential officers in
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For some time now, the Jefferson City Police Department has struggled to fill vacant officer positions, but the department was recently given resources to help bring employees in. The Jefferson City Police Department confirmed some incentives that will be included for new hires. Some perks potential candidates could look forward to
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