Jefferson City Archives

Jefferson City police make arrest after man with gun reported in ‘residential living center’

October 20, 2022 11:42 AM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police arrested an armed man at a “resident living center” Friday night, according to a news release.

Local and state leaders hold ceremony for new Columbia Regional Airport terminal

October 19, 2022 6:23 AM Marina Diaz

Watch the ceremony live in the player. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City and state leaders celebrated the new $23 million terminal at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Gov. Mike Parson and Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe spoke at the event about the potentials the new terminal brings. City and state leaders broke

Student faces discipline after threat at Capital City High School

October 18, 2022 1:51 PM Matthew Sanders

A Capital City High School student will be subject to “full disciplinary actions” from school administrators after making a threat on social media, according to an email sent to families Tuesday.

LU safety report shows decrease in dating violence, increase in weapon offenses

October 18, 2022 6:20 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University released its annual campus security and fire safety report earlier this week. The report is released every October and covers crime statistics from the past three years. This report covers 2019-21. In the past three years, there has been a significant decrease in dating violence, from 15 incidents in

Secretary of State proposes rule to restrict ‘obscene’ books at Missouri libraries

October 17, 2022 7:08 PM Hannah Falcon

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is proposing a new rule that would require libraries to distinguish which books are age-appropriate for children.

Jefferson City Council delays Capitol Avenue demolition decisions, approves 2023 budget

October 17, 2022 10:06 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After a more than three-hour meeting, the Jefferson City Council unanimously decided on Monday to delay any decision to demolish 11 properties on or near Capitol Avenue for another four weeks while the city finds interested bidders. The City Council were going to vote on whether or nor several properties would

Jefferson City Council to vote on proposed 2023 fiscal year budget

October 17, 2022 6:37 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City council plans to vote Monday night on the proposed 2023 fiscal year budget. City council members are scheduled to meet at city hall at 6 p.m. The proposed budget includes more than $75 million in funds. Jefferson City Council agenda Council members met twice in August to go

Jefferson City Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $129,000

October 16, 2022 9:46 PM Hannah Falcon

There is no cure, but the Alzheimer’s Association is hoping to change that.

Jefferson City, Cole County leaders hold State of the City and County meetings Friday

October 14, 2022 6:00 AM Ben Fein

Both Jefferson City and Cole County are set to hold State of the City and County meetings Friday afternoon, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center.

Crews tear down dangerous property in Jefferson City

October 13, 2022 5:56 PM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ.) A home in Jefferson City has been torn down after it was considered unsafe to the community. Jefferson City demolition workers are in the process of demolishing 407 East Capitol Ave. The building has been there for more than a century, but Housing Property Inspector Dave Helmick said there have been so many issues

Police: Man tried to strangle ex-girlfriend

October 13, 2022 2:25 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with second-degree domestic assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. Randdell Craig, 38, allegedly went to his ex-girlfriend’s residence to pick up his belongings when he attempted to strangle and strike her, according to a probable cause statement. The alleged victim grabbed a gun to

Police: Man shoots ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend

October 13, 2022 1:44 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County man was charged Wednesday with several felonies after allegedly shooting at his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend. Kevon Mason, 36, of Jefferson City, is charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault and armed criminal action. Mason is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment on Sunday and shooting her new boyfriend,

No one hurt in Jefferson City house fire

October 12, 2022 8:33 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2:12 p.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of Cordell Street. Fire personnel saw smoke coming from the house and quickly extinguished the fire. There was moderate fire damage to one room and smoke damage throughout the house. No injuries were reported, according

Mid-Missouri Alzheimer’s Association volunteers share how the disease has changed their lives

October 12, 2022 5:24 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which in turn, affects millions of other people. One of those people is Columbia area resident April Cockrell. Cockrell served as the leadership chair for the 2022 Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Up until recently, she also served

Voter registration event planned in Jefferson City ahead of November election deadline

October 12, 2022 5:57 AM Ben Fein

Members of the Jefferson City NAACP plan to hold a voter registration event Wednesday at their office in downtown Jefferson City. The event is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m.

Jefferson City announces Thursday road closures

October 11, 2022 2:02 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City on Thursday will close the 900th Block of Belair and the 2500th block of Royal Air from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Road closed signs will be posted. Motorists are urged to find alternate routes. For additional information, contact the Department of Public Works at (573) 634-6410.

Alzheimer’s Association reminds families and patients about resources available in Mid-Missouri

October 11, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

The Alzheimer’s Association in Mid-Missouri is reminding residents of a plethora of resources available to those diagnosed with the disease and their family.

Woman and two girls injured by suspected drunk driver

October 9, 2022 10:49 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: The original version of the story stated the crash happened on Saturday night. The article has been corrected to reflect the crash happened on Sunday night. Jefferson City Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 1600 block of Highway 50 around 7:30 Sunday night. The westbound lane of

ABC 17 News helps in the fight against Alzheimer’s

October 10, 2022 2:57 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The battle against Alzheimer’s starts at home, and the ABC 17 News team is helping support that work with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease is a type of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. The dementia symptoms eventually grow to be severe

Jefferson City Alzheimer’s Association raises awareness through luminary ceremony

October 9, 2022 9:39 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday night was the Alzheimer’s association luminary ceremony in Jefferson City. The ceremony is to remember those lost to the disease ahead of the Jefferson City walk to end Alzheimer’s. The first 120 people who attend the event received a luminary kit, which represents 120,000 Missourians living with Alzheimer’s. This is just one