Jefferson City Archives

Two crashes in one week highlight issues with tri-level overpass at Jefferson City

August 17, 2023 5:23 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Jefferson City tri-level overpass may be drawing the attention of the state after multiple accidents this week.

CMFCAA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new location

August 17, 2023 8:46 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association held a ribbon-/cutting ceremony Thursday for its new location in Jefferson City. The organization says its new larger facility will help foster, adoptive and kinship families. The new location is behind the Surgery Center on Christy Drive. The group is a nonprofit that uses different programs to

Truman Hotel called ‘eyesore’ by former city officials at Jefferson City Council meeting

August 17, 2023 7:46 PM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Jefferson City Council members are pushing for action on the dilapidated Truman Hotel that overlooks Highway 54. The former council members at Monday’s meeting described the decaying Truman Hotel — located at 1510 Jefferson St. — as a “disgrace” and an “eyesore” that is unappealing to potential tourists and residents.

School bus services at area schools still impacted by staffing shortages

August 17, 2023 7:11 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District bus systems continue to be impacted by ongoing staffing shortages ahead of the new school year. A lack of bus drivers has been an issue plaguing both CPS and JCSD for the past year. “Last year, we saw some situations where bus drivers

Crash again stalls traffic at Jefferson City’s tri-level overpass

August 17, 2023 1:05 PM Matthew Sanders

Traffic was restricted Wednesday evening for the second time this week after a crash at the Highway 54/Highway 50 interchange in Jefferson City.

500 new students move in to Lincoln University this week

August 16, 2023 3:50 PM Hannah Falcon

New students were welcomed to Lincoln University’s campus with the sound of the drum line and the promise of new, improved access to technology.

Driver unhurt after semi-truck overturns, blocking Highway 54 for hours

August 15, 2023 10:26 AM Erika McGuire, Matthew Sanders

A semi-truck driver was unhurt after rolling his truck near the Missouri River bridge Tuesday at Jefferson City.

Woman accused of murdering toddler ruled incompetent; trial pushed off until next year

August 14, 2023 3:12 PM Ryan Shiner, Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of murdering a toddler five years ago was ruled incompetent by a judge on Monday. Quatavia Givens, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, abuse or neglect of a child and abandonment of a corpse in relation to the death of 4-year-old Darnell Gray in

Ameren reminds Missourians about digging safety on National 811 Day

August 11, 2023 12:34 PM Grace Pankey

According to a press release sent by Ameren Communications, there have been a total of 1.5 million requests to mark utilities on Missouri and Illinois properties in 2022.

Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse given prison sentence

August 10, 2023 9:26 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse and child endangerment in May was sentenced on Thursday. Daniel and Christina Dubey were tried by the court and found guilty on May 30 of three counts of child abuse and two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Daniel

Pretrial conference for woman accused of killing toddler set for next week

August 10, 2023 8:34 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of killing a toddler had a court appearance this week and “the matter of competency was taken under advisement,” according to the Cole County prosecutor. Quatavia Givens, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, abuse or neglect of a child, and abandonment of a corpse in

‘Personnel services’ makes up bulk of Jefferson City 2024 budget

August 10, 2023 7:55 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council held its 2024 fiscal year budget meeting on Thursday. The total budget is $79,285,619.11. The General Fund Budget Expenditures is the largest expense at $39,129,487.14 because it covers different personnel services such as police, fire, city administrator and human resources. “I’d like to point out that the personnel

Jefferson City man charged after allegedly crashing into parked vehicle during chase

August 9, 2023 7:38 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces several charges after he allegedly try to drive away from police and crash into a parked car early Wednesday. Cornell R. Manley II, 39, was charged on Wednesday with resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner,

Felony charges filed against woman accused of threatening bridge workers in Jefferson City

August 9, 2023 11:17 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged a Jefferson City woman with five felonies and several misdemeanors after she crashed in a construction zone and allegedly threatened workers with a hatchet.

MRRL to determine ‘next steps’ after Proposition Library fails

August 9, 2023 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri River Regional Library said in a Wednesday press release it will be determining its next move after Cole County voters rejected a tax increase on Tuesday. “While these are not the results we were hoping for, this process has only made the library better,” Library Assistant Director Natalie Newville said

Library renovation question in Cole County fails

August 8, 2023 6:25 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County voters hit the polls on Tuesday and shot down the Missouri River Regional Library’s request for a renovation. Proposition Library asked voters to approve a tax increase to 35 cents per $100 on assessed property. The money would have been used to renovate and expand the library building in

Jefferson City man charged with several felonies following crash

August 8, 2023 8:16 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with several felonies after he was accused of crashing a vehicle that sent someone to the hospital while driving drunk. Timothy C. Latham, 42, was charged Tuesday with second-degree assault, possession of a controlled substance, DWI – causing physical injury and armed-criminal action. He is

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.

Monroe Street in Jefferson City to close near hospital next week for construction

August 8, 2023 4:52 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Monroe Street in Jefferson City near Capital Region Medical Center will close next week for construction, according to a Tuesday press release from the City. Monroe Street will be closed 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14-Friday, Aug. 18, between Case and Woodlawn avenues. The street will reopen each

Man arrested after ‘large fight’ reported in Jefferson City

August 8, 2023 2:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of multiple felonies after they were called to a “large fight” late Monday night.