Jefferson City Archives

Health officials: Focus on weekly COVID-19 rates, not daily case totals

July 24, 2020 6:03 PM Amber Tabeling

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, local health departments focus on weekly COVID-19 positivity rates rather than positive daily cases.

Cole County Commission aims to have CARES Act applications up and running by September

July 23, 2020 4:53 PM Nathalie Jones

The Cole County Commission said is in the preliminary decision-making phases for CARES Act funding, but hopes to have an application up by Sept. 1.

COVID-19 will change how students ride school buses in the fall

July 23, 2020 2:31 PM Zola Crowder

Starting in the fall some Mid-Missouri public schools will have new regulations in place for students who use school buses.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Health department offers free COVID-19 testing to lawmakers ahead of special session

July 21, 2020 11:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor says Jefferson City mask proclamation sets right example

July 21, 2020 4:23 PM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City’s mayor said Tuesday that the emergency proclamation on masks approved by the city council is a way for the city government to set an example for organizations and businesses.

GALLERY: Storms cause flash flooding, damage in Jefferson City

July 19, 2020 11:12 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to at least 25 incident Sunday as a severe thunderstorm swept through the area.

Heavy thunderstorms lead to wind damage, flash flooding in Jefferson City

July 19, 2020 8:21 PM Luke Victor

A line of severe thunderstorms blossomed across the Highway 50 corridor this evening. It brought extremely heavy rainfall to Moniteau and Cole Counties. Flooding was reported on several roadways near creeks and streams in Jefferson City. A flash flood warning remains in effect until 11:15pm for Moniteau, Cole and Southern Callaway Counties. Radar indicated rainfall

Sterling Price monument in Jefferson City

Commission backs removal of Jefferson City Confederate monument

July 17, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

A Jefferson City commission is backing an effort to remove a monument to Confederate Gen. Sterling Price on Moreau Drive.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia Parks and Recreation cancels Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run

July 16, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri launches program to promote tourism as COVID-19 pandemic continues

July 16, 2020 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The governor’s conference will be held live at the Missouri State Capitol at 3 p.m.

Helias football coach tests positive for COVID-19

July 16, 2020 5:42 PM Nathalie Jones

Helias Catholic High School said one football coach tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday morning.

Jefferson City police release name of Wednesday homicide victim

July 16, 2020 3:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Police Department released the name of a man killed a shooting early Wednesday morning.

Campaign finance: Galloway raises more than Parson, county commission challengers bring in thousands

July 15, 2020 8:22 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The leading Democratic challenger for governor doubled what Missouri’s chief executive made this quarter, according to campaign finance filings with the state. The Missouri Ethics Commission reports show Gov. Mike Parson still has more money on hand in his campaign to retain his seat as governor than state auditor Nicole Galloway.

One dead in Jefferson City shooting

July 15, 2020 9:44 AM Matthew Sanders

A 35-year-old man died after an early morning shooting Wednesday in Jefferson City.

Gov. Parson calls special session to address statewide violent crime

July 15, 2020 1:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced a special legislative session to address violent crime in the state during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

Salute to America saw approximately 50% the attendance it saw last year.

Salute to America inspection reports reveal no code violations

July 15, 2020 11:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

There were no food code violations found among the Salute to America vendors.

Cole County Commission: FBI investigating threats made after ambulance purchases

July 14, 2020 10:42 AM Nathalie Jones

The Cole County Commission said the FBI is investigating threats that followed the commission’s decision to buy ambulances from a Canadian company.

SSM seeks sale of St. Mary’s Hospital in Audrain County

July 14, 2020 5:52 PM Matthew Sanders

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The health care profit non-profit that owns the St. Mary’s Hospital in Mexico said Tuesday that it is exploring a deal to sell the hospital. St. Louis-based SSM Health, a Catholic health care non-profit that also operates a hospital in Jefferson City, said it has signed a letter to sell the Audrain

Missouri governor: 60 percent of fast-growing COVID-19 cases coming from three regions

July 14, 2020 2:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that a few areas of the state are responsible for most of the record growth in Missouri’s COVID-19 cases but continued to urge residents to take measure against the spread of coronavirus.

Jefferson City Schools to release re-opening plan Wednesday after receiving staff and parent feedback

July 13, 2020 6:01 PM Connor Hirsch

The district polled parents and staff about what they would like to see in the re-opening plan, providing a variety of options.