Jefferson City Video Archives

WATCH: Coverage of the 2024 total solar eclipse

April 8, 2024 10:57 AM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17 News is covering the 2024 solar eclipse with reporters in four locations: Carbondale, Illinois; Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Columbia; and Jefferson City.

Jefferson City Fire Department responds to house fire early Monday morning

November 6, 2023 7:49 AM Erika McGuire

Firefighters responded to a fire early Monday morning on the 2200 block of Buehrle Drive, according to the Jefferson City Fire Department.

New Jefferson City administrator prioritizes economic development

August 8, 2023 5:16 AM Hannah Falcon

Jefferson City has hired a city manager from another Mid-Missouri city.

Home Dedication Ceremony held for veteran who lost home in 2019 Jefferson City tornado

July 26, 2023 3:40 PM Mitchell Kaminski

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

Diesel fuel leak reported in Cole County, found in creek near Lincoln University farm

July 24, 2023 5:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works announced in a Monday afternoon release that a diesel fuel leak appeared in a creek on the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm south of Jefferson City. Public Works said that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources was alerted by Lincoln University staff about a diesel fuel

Boone County firefighter killed while on duty honored by governor

September 7, 2022 11:30 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County firefighter killed while working at a crash scene on Interstate 70 last year was among nearly two dozen first responders honored at Missouri State Highway Patrol headquarters on Wednesday.

Jefferson City apartment fire displaces several people

September 6, 2022 6:42 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment complex Tuesday afternoon.

New JC Schools leader answers questions about school security, other current issues

August 19, 2022 6:07 PM Meghan Drakas

Bryan McGraw took over as superintendent of the Jefferson City School District this year from longtime leader Larry Linthacum.

WATCH: Extended interview with new Jefferson City School District superintendent

August 21, 2022 6:04 PM Meghan Drakas

The Jefferson City School District will begin its year Monday.

Jefferson City Council holds public hearing on budget, property tax rates

August 15, 2022 9:46 PM Leila Mitchell

The Jefferson City Council held a public hearing Monday night on its fiscal year 2023 budget and its property tax rate.

Commission auctions off salvaged historic stone from Missouri Capitol

June 3, 2022 6:59 AM Joushua Blount

Missourians placed bids Friday morning on historic stone salvaged from the Missouri Capitol.

Man killed by police pointed rifle at officer during stop, struggled with PTSD and alcohol

May 26, 2022 5:55 PM Lucas Geisler

An encounter would ultimately lead to two officers opening fire and killing 32-year-old Clay Willingham.

Hitachi Energy announces $10 million expansion for Jefferson City factory

May 24, 2022 10:52 AM Zachary Farwell

Hitachi Energy announced on Tuesday plans to invest more than $10 million in its Jefferson City factory.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Erika Leonard

March 22, 2022 5:22 PM Matthew Sanders

Erika Leonard is a registered lobbyist and a mother of two Jefferson City School District students.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Marc Ellinger

March 23, 2022 4:02 PM Matthew Sanders

Marc Ellinger is a founding partner of the Jefferson City law firm Ellinger and Associates.

Jefferson City Bicentennial Bridge to officially open Monday

December 20, 2021 4:59 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After about a year of construction, the Jefferson City Bicentennial Bridge is set to officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. Previously, the bridge construction was delayed in October due to manufacturing issues with bridge materials. According to the official website, the bridge is about 830 feet long and

Missouri Division of Fire Safety: Cause of state-building fire in Jefferson City undetermined

November 5, 2021 2:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A new report shows the fire that destroyed a state building on Monday evening in Jefferson City reportedly caused $2.5 million in damage and the cause of the fire as undetermined.

Gov. Parson: ‘We are going to push back against the federal mandates’

October 29, 2021 1:13 PM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Governor Mike Parson hopes to halt the the Biden administration’s federal vaccine mandate. Parson spoke with ABC 17 News moments before Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, along with 10 other states, filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for imposing a vaccine mandate on

Jefferson City drivers asked to avoid Southwest Boulevard and Cedar Hill Road due to fire

October 22, 2021 6:32 AM Zachary Farwell

According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, crews were called out to the multi-family home in the 1700 block of Southwest Boulevard around 5:45 a.m.

Jefferson City Board of Education meeting in the Miller Performing Arts Center.

Jefferson City Board of Education votes to keep COVID-19 reentry plan in place

September 16, 2021 9:48 PM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education voted Thursday night to keep the JC Schools’ COVID-19 reentry plan in place and will reevaluate around the 30th day of school. Public comment mainly consisted of debating over masks for students in schools. Watch the meeting replay in the player below. It’s an ongoing