Jefferson City Archives

Jefferson City students back in person as Columbia Public Schools remains online for now

January 5, 2021 11:59 AM Victoria Bragg

In one district, students are back in their school buildings. In the other, they’re learning online for at least two more weeks.

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,

Columbia man killed in Jefferson City officer-involved shooting

January 4, 2021 2:51 PM Matt Ragsdale

Police said they shot at the man after he refused to drop a large knife.

Jefferson City Schools appeals ruling to rehire employee

January 4, 2021 1:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City Schools is appealing to the Missouri Supreme Court after an appeals court ruled last month that the district must rehire an administrator accused of putting private student information at risk.

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 police take three people into custody after traffic stop

January 2, 2021 5:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Jefferson City police took three people into custody on Saturday after a traffic stop around 5:17 a.m.

Wrong-way DWI crash closes Highway 50 early New Year’s Day

January 1, 2021 8:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri state troopers say an early New Year’s Day DWI crash closed Highway 50 just outside of Jefferson City.

Former Jefferson City firefighter announces run for Jefferson City 3rd Ward Council

December 31, 2020 9:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Jefferson City firefighter has announced his run for the Jefferson City 3rd Ward Council vacant seat. Scott Spencer, a Rescue Squad Captain on the Jefferson City Fire Department for 25 years had a medical retirement in 2018. Spencer now works as an account specialist at at a marketing firm.

Mid-Missouri prepares for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid COVID-19

December 30, 2020 12:14 PM Ben Fein

Both Columbia and Jefferson City are preparing for a busy New Year’s Eve amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri State laboratory looking for new variant of COVID-19

December 30, 2020 5:33 PM Connor Hirsch

Director of the State Health Department Dr. Randall Williams said at the Governor’s state briefing Wednesday the state lab has the capacity to look for the strain and is in the process of expanding it.

Cole County prosecutor seeks judgment on changing adult criminal age

December 30, 2020 5:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Cole County’s prosecuting attorney has filed a lawsuit against another county official in the hopes of getting a court to say whether 17-year-old suspects will be treated as juveniles or adults starting Jan. 1.

Jefferson City nursing home starts coronavirus vaccinations

December 30, 2020 11:58 AM Victoria Bragg

Ben Scheulen, CEO of JMS Senior Living, said vaccinations started at 9 a.m. Wednesday and are planned to end at 5 p.m.

Jefferson City police investigating deadly pedestrian crash

December 30, 2020 6:02 AM Molly Stawinoga

A Holts Summit woman died after being hit by a car in Jefferson City Tuesday.

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.

Police say hypothermia killed man found in Jefferson City

December 28, 2020 2:59 PM Matthew Sanders

William Johnson, 41, was found dead early Thursday in the 600 block of Commercial Way, police said.

Kansas City woman killed in Cole County crash

December 27, 2020 7:49 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews closed eastbound Highway 50 and Highway 63 near the Route M interchange in Jefferson City Sunday.

Jefferson City police investigating death of 41-year-old man

December 24, 2020 11:06 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police are investigating the death of a 41-year-old man who officers say was found dead early Thursday morning.

Jefferson City police respond to bomb threat at local transformer factory

December 24, 2020 10:51 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police responded to the Hitachi ABB Power Grids plant on W. Highway 94 Thursday night on a report of a bomb threat.

Christmas tree at Governor’s Mansion falls over due to wind

December 23, 2020 10:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor’s Christmas tree has fallen over due to the wind earlier tonight. Communications Director with Governor’s Office confirmed the tree fell over due to the wind. The tree is a 40-foot Norway spruce donated by Doris Baker of Desloge, Missouri. Ms. Baker decided to donate her tree because it became too

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.