A winter storm continued to spit snow and ice onto parts of Mid-Missouri on Sunday night. Accumulation varied across the region, with parts north generally receiving more snow, with more ice south. However, much of Mid-Missouri saw a mix of the two, creating a layered and frozen mess on the ground and on roads. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Those handling road clearing for Mid-Missouri expect major roads to stay covered well into Monday. Machelle Watkins, an engineer for MoDOT’s central district, said the continued snow and freezing cold temperatures overnight make it difficult for plow drivers to clear state roads across the area. The state has 1,500 plows working across
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See the latest closures and cancelations here. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Winter weather has led to several governmental agencies closing shop for Monday and delaying some services. Columbia Trash collection in the city is canceled for Monday, according to a Facebook post from the city’s trash service. “More considerations for Tuesday’s refuse collection will be
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Public safety offices across the Show Me State warned residents to stay off the roads Saturday. “If the precipitation hasn’t started in your area, it’s coming, and conditions will change quickly,” the Missouri Department of Transportation said in a social media post. The department’s traveler information map showed snow and ice covered
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works tells ABC 17 News it’s confident about the plan it has in place for the upcoming snowstorm rolling into Missouri this weekend. Materials, manpower and snow plows are in no shortage according to Britt Smith, Operations Division Director for Jefferson City’s Public Works Department. However, its the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday was the deadline for candidates to file in statewide races in the April 8 election and a number of local entities have announced their respective candidates. Jefferson City Council According to information from the city, the following people filed to run in city elections: Ward 1: Incumbent Jeff Ahlers Ward 2: Incumbent Aaron
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A box truck driver was charged with two felonies on Tuesday. Colton McGaughey, 32, of Vienna, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident that caused physical injury and leaving the scene of an accident where more than $1,000 in property damage occurred. A warrant was issued on Tuesday and no
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Editor’s note: A detail from the probable cause statement was corrected in the story. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with multiple felonies on Monday after he allegedly held a woman against her will on Sunday. Trevor Hayden-Nigel Foley, 18, was charged with second-degree kidnapping, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mid-Missouri branch of Habitat for Humanity — a charity close to former president Jimmy Carter’s heart — is marking the passing of a man who inspired others to service. Carter died Saturday in his home in Plains, Georgia. After Carter’s term ended in the White House in 1977, he and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and Jefferson City encourage people to drop off Christmas trees at their free-to-use yard waste drop-off sites. When thrown out at a drop-off site, the trees are shredded and turned into mulch which will be used for city landfills, compost and landscaping projects. Before dropping off, it is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people and two pets were displaced after a house in the 100 block of Bolton Drive in Jefferson City caught fire Friday morning, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Fire Department. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation, the release says. The release
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State and city offices will be closed on New Year’s Day, and services like trash pickup will be impacted. Trash pickup will not occur on Wednesday for the holiday in several area cities, including Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville. All trash pickup for the rest of the week will be delayed
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eight people were injured in a crash Wednesday evening in Cole County, according to a social media post from Cole County EMS. The crash occurred in the 6100 block of Highway 54 near Brazito, the post says. The collision involved two vehicles, though the post does not describe how the accident occurred.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was accused of exploiting an elderly couple. Michael Gilley, 66, was charged in Cole County with financially exploiting an exploiting an elderly person and misdemeanor stealing. Court documents say he was arrested on Monday, but he has not appeared in online jail records on Tuesday. A $100,000 bond
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Commission voted Tuesday to approve a senior citizen property tax credit. The senior tax freeze passed on a 2-1 vote with Commissioner Harry Otto opposed. According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, the credit is available to certain senior citizens and disabled people for a portion of their yearly
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JEFFESRON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council at its Jan. 6 meeting will consider an agreement with the owners of the site of a former hotel to expedite its demolition, according to a Monday press release for the city. The city’s potential agreement with Oracle Enterprises, Inc. outlines a plan to demolish the former
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Editor’s note: The hours for the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services have been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State and city offices will be closed on Christmas Day, and some changes will occur this week for services such as trash pickup. Trash pickup will not occur on Wednesday for the holiday in several area
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Commission could vote Tuesday on a senior citizen property tax credit. According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, the credit “gives credit to certain senior citizens and 100 percent disabled individuals for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent they have paid for the year.” “Missouri
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)The Missouri River Regional Library says it’s made strides in better helping homeless people thanks to collaborative efforts within the community. Library director Claudia Young has been at the Missouri River Regional Library for 29 years and tells ABC 17 News that the building served as a warming center for as long
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An investigation has concluded after a complaint was filed by a Jefferson City council member regarding a Sunshine Law violation. An independent review found the city did not violate any Sunshine Laws. The city hired and outside firm with experience in dealing with Sunshine Law complaints, and it concluded that there
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