Seven more Jefferson City buildings labeled ‘dangerous’
The Jefferson City Department of Planning and Protective Services added six buildings to its list of those considered ‘dangerous’ in…
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Plows in Cole County use more than 1,000 tons of salt for two-day winter storm
Road crews in Missouri’s capital worked around the clock on Tuesday as the second round of a winter storm moved dropped snow and…
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Jefferson City council meeting canceled for winter weather
The Jefferson City council will not meet on Monday, Dec. 16 because of inclement weather, postponing discussion on a crumbling…
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Crews work to clear roads in Jefferson City, Cole County
Cole County Public Works had 26 trucks treating the roads Sunday, according to Director Larry Benz. Benz said he called his entire team in before the…
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Jefferson City man announces city council run
Hank Vogt said he will file next week for April’s General Municipal Election on April 7,…
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Two companies want to redevelop a portion of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City has narrowed the field down to two potential companies to redevelop part of the historic Missouri State…
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‘Agreement in the works’ between owners of crippled High Street buildings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A potential agreement is “in the works” between the owners of 202 and 200 E. High St., as Monday’s city-imposed deadline…
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State Board of Education ironing out legislative plans
The State Board of Education discussed legislative priorities for the next session. Increases to teachers’ salaries dominated the conversation in…
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Jefferson City Council relaxes short-term rental rules
The Jefferson City Council approved relaxed restrictions on short-term rentals in a split vote…
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City council sets aside $300,000 for demolition of two downtown buildings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The city’s efforts to demolish two downtown buildings moved forward on Monday but it’s unclear when construction crews…
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Cole County to select new EMA director, current head retiring
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County could select a new Emergency Management Agency director by Tuesday. Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam…
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Jefferson City Councilman Mihalevich running for county commission
Jefferson City Second Ward Councilman J. Rick Mihalevich, announces bid for Eastern district Cole County Commission JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)…
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City, school district navigate public bid process after Jefferson City tornado
The Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22…
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Some residents in support of Airbnb changes in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is considering making changes to the process residents must follow to rent out their home on…
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Rebuilding Mid-Missouri: A look back at the Jefferson City and Eldon tornado
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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Modern Litho Printing Company requests tax break from Jefferson City
Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) Modern Litho Printing Company is asking the city to issue Chapter 100 Bonds to expand its manufacturing, production…
Continue Reading Ultimatum issued to owners of crippled Jefferson City building
If the Jefferson City Planning and Protective Services Department has its way, the buildings at 200 and 202 E. High St. will not be standing by…
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Housing Authority holds more open houses for blighted Jefferson City home
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Housing Authority allowed developers to take a closer look Tuesday at a dilapidated mansion on East…
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More than $6.2 million in rebuilding costs reported after Jefferson City tornado
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The cost of the tornado that left hundreds of Jefferson City buildings damaged continues to rise more than five months…
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Jefferson City considers short term rental changes
Jefferson City Council members will hear a proposal to change requirements for short term rentals at Monday’s city council meeting. The city’s…
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