Jefferson City Archives

Columbia, Jefferson City officials prefer resources over arrests when it comes to homelessness

September 30, 2022 7:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Starting in January, those who sleep on the streets could face legal consequences if found on state land in Missouri.

Moniteau County man injured in Cole County crash

September 30, 2022 3:18 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man sustained serious injuries following a Friday morning crash in Jefferson City. The collision occurred in the eastbound lanes in the 3800 block of Highway 50, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. Stephen Vaught was driving a 2008 Nissan in the passing lane, began to drift off

Two sent to hospital in Jefferson City house fire

September 30, 2022 11:33 AM Matthew Sanders

Two people were sent to a hospital for smoke inhalation when a fire damaged a Jefferson City home early Friday.

Missouri income tax cut heads to governor’s desk

September 29, 2022 7:26 AM Joushua Blount

The Missouri House passed a bill to cut the state’s income tax Thursday, sending the measure on to Gov. Mike Parson for his signature.

Four-vehicle crash causes minor injuries in Jefferson City

September 29, 2022 5:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people suffered minor injuries in a four-vehicle crash Thursday on the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City. Jefferson City Police said a green 2013 Fiat was traveling westbound when it tried to slow down before running into a 2019 Kia Sorento that was stuck in traffic. The hit pushed the

Cole County Sheriff’s Department warns residents about phone scams

September 29, 2022 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release it is receiving complaints about a scam residents. Scammers are calling people, identifying themselves as members of the Cole County Sheriff’s Department and claiming potential victims missed jury duty or missed a court date before demanding money. The sheriff’s office suggested

LU Board of Curators approves renovations for Dawson Hall

September 29, 2022 4:42 PM Ryan Shiner

The Lincoln University Board of Curators gave the OK on Wednesday for the school to seek bids to renovate its largest residence hall.

Missouri of House of Representatives committee passes income tax cut bill

September 28, 2022 7:22 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri House of Representatives committee passed an income-tax-cut bill Wednesday, which is expected to be discussed on the full floor Thursday. Budget committee members met for more than five hours about several proposed measures that cover income tax cuts. Gov. Mike Parson first called for the special session in July

No one hurt in Jefferson City Capitol Avenue fire

September 25, 2022 7:53 AM Erika McGuire

Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) The cause of a fire at a vacant building in Jefferson City is under investigation. Crews responded to the fire a little after 9:30 Saturday evening on the 400 block of East Capitol Avenue. The Jefferson City Fire Department says, when crews arrived on scene the fire was coming from several

NAACP and League of Women Voters sues over voter ID laws

September 23, 2022 8:10 PM Ethan Heinz

The NAACP and the Missouri League of Women Voters made their case to a judge Friday that the state’s new voter ID law should be blocked.

Columbia, Jefferson City water tested for ‘forever chemicals’ years before EPA guidance

September 22, 2022 8:23 PM Hannah Falcon

New research suggests chemicals in drinking water could lead to diseases.

Tax cuts, credits pass different chambers in Missouri General Assembly

September 21, 2022 8:45 PM Ethan Heinz

Legislators passed three bills Wednesday cutting income taxes and providing agricultural tax credits.

Jefferson City man charged with multi-million-dollar COVID-19 fraud will remain in custody

September 21, 2022 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

A judge ruled Tuesday that a Jefferson City businessman charged with defrauding the government for millions in COVID-19 relief funds will stay in federal custody.

Local Walmart stores among dozens getting upgrades

September 21, 2022 4:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

More than 40 Walmart locations across Missouri will be under construction as stores are updated and remodeled.

Bridge work to close Highway 54/63 ramp in Jefferson City Wednesday for two weeks

September 21, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to close the Highway 54/63 interchange Wednesday, for approximately two weeks.

City of Columbia explores transit service to Jefferson City

September 20, 2022 4:32 PM Leila Mitchell

The city of Columbia’s Public Transit Advisory Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss the city’s transit system and a possible new bus service between Columbia and Jefferson City.

Former Boone County assistant prosecutor faces discipline for inappropriate messages, activities

September 20, 2022 2:44 PM Ethan Heinz

The Missouri Supreme Court will decide whether to suspend the license of a former Boone County assistant prosecutor after allegations of having inappropriate relationships with defendants and crime victims.

Jefferson City Council to discuss Capitol Avenue properties at meeting

September 19, 2022 7:46 PM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ.) The Jefferson City council meant on Monday night to discuss properties along Capitol Avenue. The Jefferson City council approved funding for 14 properties along East Capitol Avenue in April. The city says the homes are dangerous and need to be demolished if action is not taken. City council member Ryan Moehlman

MoDOT to again close ramp at Highway 54/63 interchange

September 19, 2022 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation will close a ramp at the Highway 54/63 interchange in north Jefferson City on Wednesday for the second time in as many months.

Jefferson City School District settles discrimination case for $1.2 million

September 16, 2022 4:42 PM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City School District has settled a lawsuit filed by a former employee for more than $1.2 million.