Jefferson City Archives

Blair Oaks superintendent retires after nearly two month leave of absence

July 1, 2022 5:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones announced his retirement effective Thursday.

Parson calls for special session on tax cuts

July 1, 2022 1:14 PM Hannah Falcon

The governor held a news conference Friday afternoon to talk about budget actions he took this week, including the veto of $500 million in federal COVID-19 stimulus funds meant for a means-tested tax rebate. That measure didn’t go far enough, Parson said.

Highway patrol to start Fourth of July counting period Friday night

July 1, 2022 6:26 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol put out a press release in June, reminding drivers and boaters to plan for a safe July 4th weekend.

Town hall in Jefferson City addresses citizen concerns about lack of officer body cameras for police

June 30, 2022 3:24 PM Leila Mitchell

Organizers encourage the community to come with questions, concerns and suggestions.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Jefferson City man charged after an early morning shooting in August 2020

June 30, 2022 8:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is facing an unlawful use of a weapon after an August 2020 incident in front of The Tiger’s Den.

America Rescue Plan funds to help build new state crime and health lab in Jefferson City

June 30, 2022 8:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson announced a new state crime and health labs in Jefferson City.

Two teens arrested after Cole County car theft

June 30, 2022 11:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Jefferson City and a 16-year-old from Kansas City in connection with a stolen car found Wednesday just west of Jefferson City.

Parson signs bills that include changes to election laws

June 29, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

Gov. Mike Parson signed several bills in a ceremony in the governor’s office Wednesday afternoon, including one that makes changes to Missouri’s elections.

City council of Jefferson City to discuss possible employee pay raises at next meeting

June 28, 2022 11:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

The city council of Jefferson City met Monday night for a work session.

Boys & Girls Club to open new Jefferson City location

June 27, 2022 9:20 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City will soon open a new location on the city’s west side.

Jefferson City Council to hold special meeting Monday to discuss raising city employee pay

June 26, 2022 4:58 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting Monday night to discuss a 5 percent raise for all city employees. The council tabled the vote at its meeting last week. The meeting is open to the public Monday, and starts at 5:30 pm at the Jefferson City Municipal Building. Council

Missouri lawmakers react to Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe V. Wade

June 24, 2022 9:57 PM Marina Diaz

Both sides of the political aisle are divided over what this could mean for Missouri women.

Missouri National Guard provides update after Major General injured in motorcycle crash

June 24, 2022 8:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Missouri National Guard general is recovering after he was hurt in a crash last night.

Jefferson City tax preparer convicted of filing false tax returns

June 24, 2022 3:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A federal jury has convicted a Jefferson City tax preparer for filing false federal income tax returns for himself and others.

Missouri National Guard Major General injured in Jefferson City motorcycle crash

June 23, 2022 9:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were seriously injured after a wreck at the intersection of Route B and Evergreen Drive in Jefferson City. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Levon Cumpton, 51, of Wardsville, was driving a 2008 Victory Vision motorcycle and was attempting to make a left turn when a

MoDOT says bridge graffiti now painted over

June 23, 2022 5:47 PM Matthew Sanders

Graffiti that included references to a white nationalist group on a pedestrian walkway on the Missouri River bridge in Jefferson City has been covered, the Missouri Department of Transportation said Thursday.