Jefferson City Archives

Jefferson City man charged with possessing and promoting child porn

April 12, 2022 8:00 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is facing charges of possessing and promoting child porn after a nine-month investigation into several emails sent and received of “apparent child sexual abuse material.”

Juvenile taken into custody after stolen vehicle investigation in Jefferson City

April 11, 2022 8:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City juvenile was taken into custody on Saturday after police began investigating reports of stolen items from vehicles.

Two shot in Jefferson City; juvenile detained

April 11, 2022 3:53 PM Matthew Sanders

Officers were called to the 700 block of Adams Street just before midnight.

Driver acquitted in deadly Jefferson City crash

April 11, 2022 10:52 AM Matthew Sanders

The driver in a November 2019 crash that killed another person was acquitted of manslaughter last week in a bench trial.

Missouri to release new weekly COVID-19 report amid drop in cases, hospitalizations

April 8, 2022 5:21 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is set to release a new weekly COVID-19 activity report, after the state cut back its COVID-19 reporting and entered the endemic phase of the pandemic on April 1.

Jefferson City man charged after foster parent finds explicit photos sent to a child

April 7, 2022 3:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is charged with a sex crime against a child after a foster parent found an explicit photo in an online account.

Victims advocate against distracted driving at Missouri Capitol

April 6, 2022 9:49 AM Hannah Falcon

Current Missouri law allows for those 21-years or older to text and drive at the same time, but several transportation agencies, lawmakers and some victims are trying to change that.

Deeken voted in as the next Jefferson City Ward One council member, Wiseman wins re-election in Ward Three race

April 5, 2022 4:13 PM Erika McGuire

Tuesday Voters in Jefferson City will be deciding who will be sitting on the city’s First and Third Wards council members for the next two years.

Leonard and Bloemke-Warren win seats on Jefferson City School Board of Education

April 5, 2022 3:05 PM Hannah Falcon

Jefferson City residents are voting on the two open seats on the Jefferson City Board of Education as four candidates make their bids this election day

Jefferson City voters begin casting ballots to decide on sewer upgrades, council seats and board of education

April 5, 2022 8:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters in Jefferson City started casting their ballots early Tuesday morning as the municipal election got underway. Voting begins at the Calvary Baptist Church polling location in Jefferson City Tuesday morning. At the Calvary Baptist Church polling location, election officials told ABC 17 News that 12 people had already voted by

Jefferson City Council approves funding to take further action on 14 properties along historic East Capitol Avenue

April 4, 2022 9:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved funding to take further action on 14 properties along historic East Capitol Avenue. City staff declared the following buildings dangerous, with the recommended abatement for these nuisances being demolition: 109 Adams St.; 113 Adams St.; 401 E. Capitol Ave.; 407 E. Capitol Ave.; 409 E. Capitol Ave.; 410

Jefferson City Council to discuss American Rescue Plan funds and building demolitions

April 4, 2022 6:12 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) At Monday night’s city council meeting in Jefferson City, the council is set to discuss potential projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and multiple building demolitions along the Capitol Avenue area. American Rescue Plan Act Funds The city council is expected to discuss potential funding for different projects and

Mid-Missouri waste management centers help community members with spring cleaning

April 2, 2022 7:55 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia and Jefferson City is starting off April with some spring waste cleaning and collections. Every first and third Saturday from April until November, community members will get to drop off household hazardous waste items free of charge in Columbia. This Saturday was the first day community members could drop off household hazardous waste

Former city councilwoman sues Jefferson City over paver removal

April 1, 2022 11:42 AM Kennedy Miller

Former Councilwoman Edith Vogel filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin and the city over the removal of pavers with a Confederate message from a riverwalk.

Helias Catholic High School placed on lockdown after a threat was made within the school

April 1, 2022 4:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Helias Catholic High School was placed on lockdown just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday after administrators addressed a threat made within the school building.