Jefferson City Archives

Capital City High School graduates first class

May 13, 2022 6:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Capital City High School is graduating its first class.

Missouri Senate wraps for year after passing new congressional map

May 12, 2022 9:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri State Senate just wrapped for the year.

Election officials raise concerns about preparing for August primaries with no final congressional map

May 12, 2022 8:31 PM Hannah Falcon

Time is running out for county clerks to prepare for the August primary elections as Missouri still has no finalized congressional map.

Three injured after acid spill at the small animal research facility on the Lincoln University campus

May 12, 2022 7:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

On Thursday afternoon, the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a reported acid spill at the Small Animal Research facility on Lincoln University campus.

Jefferson City man suffers injuries after being attacked by pit bulls

May 12, 2022 4:45 PM Kennedy Miller

Mike Howell describes the incident as terrifying and says he’s grateful he made it out without any life-threatening injuries.

Kansas City man could face charges after crash on Highway 50 in Jefferson City

May 12, 2022 7:27 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City man could face charges after he crashed a car on Highway 50 in Jefferson City on Wednesday night. The crash happened around 11:55 p.m. at the westbound exit to Lafayette Street, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by Johnny M. Nguyen, 24,

Fire burns corner of building in Jefferson City

May 11, 2022 7:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

The fire was at Capitol Cheer LLC. on Ford Street just before 3:30 p.m. on May 11, 2022.

Clock ticking down as Missouri lawmakers continue to debate key priorities

May 11, 2022 5:24 PM Hannah Falcon

As time ticks by, representatives and senators in the Missouri Capitol are drawing closer and closer to “sine die,” the Latin phrase that notes the end of the legislative session.

St. Louis man accused of bringing gun to state Capitol to show governor pleads not guilty

May 11, 2022 12:46 PM Zachary Farwell

The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office charged Alok K. Rohra, 36, with a felony count of unlawful possession of a weapon.

Missouri Chamber of Commerce urging lawmakers to vote down proposals that would forbid businesses from requiring vaccines

May 10, 2022 10:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants the Missouri General Assembly to vote down proposals that would forbid Missouri businesses from requiring vaccines.

Missouri state senators prepare for Supreme Court decision in Mississippi abortion case

May 10, 2022 3:25 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri senators are trying to ensure an anti-abortion trigger law goes into effect should the United States Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.

Summer camps being hit by inflation

May 9, 2022 11:54 AM Erika McGuire

The school year is coming to an end with children hanging up their backpacks and parents looking for summer programs to keep their children busy during the break.

Motorcyclist suffers fatal injuries in crash on Frog Hollow Rd.

May 7, 2022 7:55 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcyclist suffered extreme head trauma and is dead, after a motorcycle crash on Frog Hollow Rd. near Capital City High School ball fields Saturday. The motorcyclist was traveling southbound of Frog Hollow Rd. when for an unknown reason, he applied his rear break resulting in the motorcycle beginning to slide

Memorial service at Missouri’s Capitol on Saturday to honor officers killed in the line of duty

May 7, 2022 5:05 AM Ben Fein

A memorial service is set to get underway Saturday morning, in an effort to honor the 11 Missouri officers killed in the line of duty in 2021.

Blair Oaks superintendent still on paid leave

May 6, 2022 10:44 PM Lucas Geisler

The school district confirmed that Jones will receive a stipend while on leave.

Lawmakers pass $49 billion state budget hours before deadline

May 6, 2022 10:33 AM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers in Jefferson City convened at the Capitol for a rare Friday session to work on the state budget, due Friday evening.

Missouri to host candlelight vigil to honor law enforcement officers that died in the line of duty

May 6, 2022 2:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The state of Missouri will be honoring fallen law enforcement officers over the weekend by hosting a candlelight vigil beginning at 8 p.m. Friday.

Mid-Missouri roads deal with flooding as more rain is expected Friday morning

May 6, 2022 6:19 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Friday morning, MoDOT still lists multiple roads closed due to flooding in Camden, Maries, Morgan and Osage counties among others. The department Tweeted the updated closures Friday morning, advising drivers to check back in with the department for updates. Several Mid-Missouri roads are closed Friday as more rain is