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Cole County new Emergency Medical Services headquarters bid awarded to GBH Builders

May 23, 2023 11:34 AM Avery Roehler

Cole County has chosen a contractor to build a new $4.8 million emergency medical services headquarters.

Habitat for Humanity continues to build homes for those affected by 2019 Jefferson City tornado

May 22, 2023 7:39 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) May 22 marks the four-year anniversary of a tornado that ripped through Jefferson City. Following the monstrous tornado, Habitat for Humanity lent a hand to families who lost their homes, and continues to do so four years later. River City Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Susan Cook-Williams said the organization has

House on fire in Jefferson City Friday morning unoccupied

May 19, 2023 8:27 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City fire officials received reports at 12:51 a.m. Friday of smoke coming from a house in the 1800 block of West Main Street, according to an email from the Jefferson City Fire Department. The house was unoccupied and no injuries were reported. Smoke was coming from the basement and firefighters

Street closure announced in Jefferson City for state track championships

May 19, 2023 3:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department announced in a Thursday night release that there will be a street closure near Adkins Stadium during the state track championships. Stadium Drive will be closed between Jackson Street and Mesa Avenue. The closure lasts until 7 p.m. Friday and from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. The

Jefferson City holds first Thursday night live of the summer

May 18, 2023 7:28 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City held its first Thursday Night Live of the summer on Thursday in the 200 block of East High Street in Downtown Jefferson City. The event is presented by Downtown Jefferson City and features live music, food and drinks for people of all ages in the area. A stage is

Man on parole for murder faces gun and drug charges

May 18, 2023 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in 2008 in St. Louis is facing gun and drug charges in Cole County. Myron Mull, 32, of Jefferson City, is charged with unlawful gun possession, unlawful use of a weapon, second-degree drug trafficking and distribution of a controlled substance. Mull pleaded guilty

Lincoln University to use grant funding to provide students laptops

May 17, 2023 8:02 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln University Board of Curators has approved funding to give laptops to its students. Roughly 1,300 laptops — Lenovo ThinkPadE14’s — will be given to students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. It will cost $812,500 and the university is using a grant through the National Telecommunications and Information

Salute To America in Jefferson City schedule announced; will be one day this year

May 17, 2023 4:49 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salute To America festival in Jefferson City has announced its schedule for this year’s celebration on its website. This year’s celebration will be held just one day: Tuesday, July 4. Previous entries of the celebration lasted two days. Salute to America is a 501c3, self-supporting corporation, funded by support from

Jefferson City fire chief named interim city administrator

May 16, 2023 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

Jefferson City Fire Chief Matt Schofield was approved at the Monday City Council meeting to serve as the interim city administrator as the city continues to search for a full-time replacement, according to a press release.

Cole County Prosecutor: No charges filed for person who shot Michael Burns in January

May 17, 2023 3:46 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson said in a Wednesday press release that no charges will be filed in the Jan. 14 shooting death of Michael Burns. The email stated investigators with the Jefferson City Police Department learned that Burns initiated a fight with another individual in the 300 block of

Silver advisory canceled after missing Jefferson City woman found safe

May 17, 2023 4:19 AM Meghan Drakas

Jefferson City police said Wednesday that they don’t believe a missing, elderly woman is in danger but they don’t know where she is.

Jefferson City Council ends parking enforcement moratorium

May 16, 2023 12:03 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Jefferson City Council voted Monday to amend its city code and eliminate the city’s unmetered parking enforcement moratorium.

Wright named Ward 4 councilman at Jefferson City Council meeting

May 15, 2023 6:03 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Randall Wright will be the new Fourth Ward councilman in Jefferson City. Wright fills the open seat following a vote from the council. He obtained six votes. The next-closest candidate was Carlos Graham with three votes. The Fourth Ward seat became available after after Ron Fitzwater was elected as mayor in

Jefferson City Council to meet Monday, set to discuss Downtown parking

May 15, 2023 12:21 PM Ethan Heinz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Jefferson City Council agenda, the council is set to discuss a bill that would amend provisions of Chapter 22 of the City Code to change enforcement of parking regulation in areas from enforcing time limits on a zone-by zone or block-by-block basis. The amendment would also remove the

Jefferson City School District hires four new assistant principals

May 12, 2023 7:21 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District announced in a Friday press release that it has hired several new assistant principals for next school year. L. Steven Barnes — current Morgan County R-2 School superintendent — will be a new assistant principal for Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Cory Walk — current in-school suspension

Jefferson City man charged with attempted rape on walking trail

May 10, 2023 5:53 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with first-degree attempted rape and first-degree attempted sodomy after allegedly trying to sexually assault a woman Monday on a walking trail on Rainbow Drive. Jacob Beul, 26, is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment was held Wednesday at the

Jefferson City tax preparer sentenced for filing false tax returns

May 9, 2023 4:58 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City tax preparer was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday for filing false tax returns for himself and others, according to a statement from the Department of Justice. Josiah Mator, Jr., 41, was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered

How Mid-Missouri charities are preparing for an influx of migrants

May 9, 2023 12:50 PM Isabella Roberts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With Title 42 set to expire this week, the United States is preparing for a surge of migrants at the southern border. According to Homeland Security there are more than 8,000 daily encounters at the border and that number could reach 10,000 once Title 42 expires. Charities around Mid-Missouri are

Three charged for involvement in Friday night shooting in Jefferson City

May 6, 2023 7:00 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were arrested and charged for a shooting in Jefferson City. Police say no one was hurt, but there was property damage. This happened in the 700 block of Marshall Street at Community Park around 8:30 Friday night. Officers nearby heard the shots, and were able to respond quickly. “The

Missouri to hold memorial service to honor fallen law enforcement officers

May 6, 2023 5:18 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri is honoring law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The memorial service for officers is scheduled to take place Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Governor Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey are