Jefferson City Video Archives

Parson inauguration focuses on optimism after year of coronavirus pandemic

January 11, 2021 8:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

“We have seen some challenging days together, but when it is hard to find the light, sometimes all you need is a spark to get the fire going again.”

Several agencies involved in keeping Governor Parson’s inauguration safe

January 10, 2021 5:51 PM Connor Hirsch

The Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Missouri Capitol Police, has a plan for the inauguration that has been used and updated over the years and that includes “extensive security measures.”

100,000 coronavirus vaccine doses given out in Missouri. Gov. Parson rebukes violent protests at U.S. Capitol

January 6, 2021 11:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson and two state leaders gave updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and millions of dollars being given to Missouri’s higher education institutions. The governor also rebuked violent protests that broke in Washington DC on Wednesday.

How video of an officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City could impact investigation

January 5, 2021 6:55 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As cell phones and other forms of video become increasingly more common in investigations, law enforcement and legal experts say it can play a crucial role in finding out what truly happened. After an officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City left a Columbia man dead Sunday, a viewer sent ABC 17 News

Jefferson City Council extends emergency declaration while local hospitals report ‘adequate’ capacity.

January 4, 2021 3:49 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council extended an emergency declaration, keeping all public city meeting virtual along with other COVID-19 guidelines. The extension lasts through Feb. 1st. The mandatory mask requirement in city hall and the public during public board and commission meetings was extended. The proclamation also requires all city boards, commissions,

St. Louis area resident dies after Jefferson City officer-involved shooting

January 3, 2021 1:54 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Police Department responded to 3535 Missouri Boulevard around around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday for a disturbance investigation.

Jefferson City Public Works says old equipment could lead to slower road treatment during winter

December 29, 2020 6:40 PM Connor Hirsch

Operation Division Director for Jefferson City Public Works Britt Smith said about ten of their snowplows, which are used year-round for other projects, are past their life expectancy.

WATCH: Jefferson City hospitals see small increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations

December 23, 2020 9:33 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City area hospital officials, the Cole County Health Department director, as well as, Jefferson City’s Mayor and the County Commission’s presiding commissioner all spoke on the call.

Hospitals say first round of vaccinations was successful

December 22, 2020 6:12 PM Sydney Olsen

Local hospitals in mid-Missouri have been providing COVID-19 vaccinations to staff as they received the first shipments of the Pfizer vaccine.

Cole County Health Department urging citizens to keep safety precautions as COVID-19 vaccine arrives

December 21, 2020 4:12 PM Connor Hirsch

The virtual meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. on Webex, and will also be live-streamed on the city’s Facebook page.

WATCH: Cole County health officials say countywide hospitalizations back to normal levels

December 17, 2020 3:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County health officials gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday morning during an online meeting.

State hopes to vaccinate all health-care workers against COVID-19 by end of January

December 3, 2020 1:55 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s Republican governor is expected to give an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday afternoon.

Cole County health officials call for residents to follow pandemic guidelines

December 3, 2020 10:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County health officials made a plea with county residents to follow COVID-19 health guidelines as the pandemic continues.

Gov. Parson unveils new addition to highway patrol crime lab

December 2, 2020 8:55 AM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri leaders including the governor are expected to unveil a new addition to the state highway patrol’s crime lab Wednesday morning.

COVID-19 cases strain Jefferson City hospital resources; St. Mary’s ICU pushed to its limit

November 19, 2020 10:54 AM Matthew Sanders

A doctor representing St. Mary’s Hospital said the hospital intensive care unit was over capacity for three days this week.

Missouri governor asks residents to wear masks, get vaccine; no mandates will be made

November 19, 2020 12:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson asked state residents to wear masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. He followed up the call to Missourians by saying masks and the vaccine won’t be mandated. Parson did release a statewide public health warning, which outlines new guidance for local communities to