Jefferson City, Mo (KMIZ) The River City Habitat for Humanity dedicated a home on Wednesday to a local veteran who lost his home in the 2019 Jefferson City tornado. The tornado rolled through Jefferson City with 160 mph winds and left a path of destruction. Homes and businesses were destroyed and more than 20 people
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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
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Jefferson City community leaders and organizations will be holding a Restoring Hope Press Conference on Friday morning to document the anniversary of the EF3 tornado, which hit the city two years ago.
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River City Habitat for Humanity is hosting an open house for four new homes Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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The Jefferson City School Board unanimously approved the sale of the former Simonsen 9th Grade Center during a meeting Monday night.
Continue ReadingJefferson City and Eldon continue to recover one year after a devastating EF-3 tornado hit on May 22, 2019.
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Just before 11 p.m. on May 22, 2019, a small town in northern Miller county just off Highway 54 would hear the sounds of sirens.
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On the one-year anniversary of the tornado that touched down in Jefferson City, the city held a ceremony to celebrate the first wall being put up for a home going to a victim’s family.
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Just weeks ago on May 4, severe thunderstorms tore across the southern part of the state, leaving behind significant wind damage. Gov. Mike Parson addressed the cleanup.
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Missouri insurance companies took in more than $150 million in claims related to damage from the tornado that hit Miller and Cole counties last year.
Continue Reading Construction to Jefferson City School District properties is complete after damage from the tornado that ripped through the city in last May.
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Nocturnal tornadoes, or tornadoes that come at night, make up roughly 38 percent of all tornadoes in the United States.
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Jefferson City and Cole County plan to share some tornado recovery expenses connected with a multi-agency warehouse.
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Jefferson City residents made more than $170 million worth of insurance claims following the May 22 tornado.
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The Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22 tornado.
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Riley Auto Group owners speak about their experience following destruction from an EF3 tornado Riley Auto Group took a hard hit the night of the May 22 tornado.The entire dealership ended up with tens of millions of dollars in damage that night. Owner Kevin Riley said talking about the storm is still hard, even six months later.
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The ABC 17 News team revisited the people and places affected by the May 22 tornado that hit Jefferson City and Eldon for a half-hour special.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tornado damage and flooding made 2019 a devastating year for the Show-Me State. Through it all, Missouri’s State Emergency Management Agency continues to help people pick up the pieces. On the night of May 22, SEMA director Ron Walker said workers at the agency closely watched the storm system move across
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Six months after an EF-3 tornado blew through Jefferson City, many businesses are still trying to rebuild.
Continue ReadingBRAZITO, Mo. (KMIZ) Workers with Three Rivers Electric Cooperative made repairs at Donnie Braun and Sons Auto Repair Monday. Co-op employees repaired electrical infrastructure at the automotive shop that was destroyed by a tornado. Allen Braun, co-owner of Donnie Braun and Sons, said employees have been working out of a temporary building since May 22.
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