Jefferson City Archives

Most mid-Missouri roads clear but remain slick

February 13, 2020 5:58 AM Madison Fleck

Most roads across mid-Missouri were clear of snow on Thursday morning, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map.

Lawyers for Columbia business owner want AG to dismiss appeal

February 12, 2020 10:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawyers for a Columbia business owner whose future outside of prison remains in question want the Missouri Attorney General to drop their appeal of his case. The attorneys for Dimetrious Woods wrote to Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Wednesday asking that he voluntarily dismiss their appeal of a Cole County judge’s decision

Dozens of feral cats managed by Jefferson City caretaker program

February 12, 2020 6:36 PM Barry Mangold

A small group of people in Jefferson City are in charge of providing food, shelter and care to dozens of stray cats. The goal is to control the population growth of strays and stop the spread of disease.

Crews respond to poor driving conditions, warn of slick roads

February 12, 2020 9:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Local officials are warning drivers to stay in Wednesday night with slick conditions reported around Mid-Missouri.

Mid-Missouri schools impacted by winter weather

February 12, 2020 6:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public School and Southern Boone R-I Schools called off Thursday classes.

Expected temperature drop worries road crews

February 12, 2020 1:09 PM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather moves through Mid-Missouri, officials are starting to get worried about a drop in temperature that could lead to slippery roads Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Lincoln University hosts showcase at Missouri State Capitol

February 12, 2020 3:40 PM Joe McLean

Researchers, faculty, students and administrators from Lincoln University convened Wednesday in the Missouri Capitol to showcase the college’s programs, research and curriculum to lawmakers.

Former Cole County Health Department building

Cole County puts old Health Department building up for sale

February 12, 2020 2:07 PM Joe McLean

The Cole County Commission on Tuesday voted to sell a property on Industrial Drive that previously housed the county’s Health Department.

Missouri bill takes aim at rising drug costs and drug industry middlemen

February 11, 2020 2:34 PM Connor Hirsch

A bill filed in the Missouri Senate aims to modify the role of pharmacy benefit managers to combat rising drug prices and provide transparency for patients.

JC Schools HR director promoted to chief of learning

February 11, 2020 3:30 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District announced Tuesday Shelby Scarbrough, its director of human resources, will be promoted to chief of learning.

House committee to discuss vaping in schools

February 11, 2020 5:18 AM Brittany Wiley

The Missouri State House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education is set to discuss vaping in schools on Tuesday.

Cole County deputies search jail inmates with new body scanner

February 10, 2020 10:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Meeting minutes show the commission awarded the $166,250 bid to Romaine Companies for the body scanner.

Corps of Engineers says work progressing on levee repairs; more flooding expected this year

February 10, 2020 2:48 PM Joe McLean

A contract to repair Missouri River levees outside Jefferson City is out for bid, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told local officials Monday.

First Student contract extended by Jefferson City school board

February 10, 2020 7:37 PM Barry Mangold

The Jefferson City School District extended its contract with bus operator First Student through at least June 2023.

Jefferson City again has cab service with opening of new company

February 10, 2020 5:40 PM Connor Hirsch

Jefferson City Council members said Monday that they are glad to hear a new cab business has opened after the city’s only taxi service shut down about a month ago.

Father Tolton assistant wrestling coach arrested in Columbia, suspected of sexual abuse

February 10, 2020 5:59 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School assistant wrestling coach was arrested in Columbia on suspicion of sexual assault.

Map of Christy Drive in Jefferson City, Mo.

Lane closures along Christy Drive begin Monday

February 10, 2020 5:50 AM Zara Barker

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Intermittent lane closures planned for Monday along Christy Drive in Jefferson City. Crews will be constructing a barrier wall and guardrail along Christy Drive and eastbound Route 54. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work is part of the next phase of the Route 54 safety improvements and is

Federal agency sues managers of Jefferson City hotel over sexual harassment claims

February 7, 2020 7:01 PM Zach Boetto

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing the company that operates the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Jefferson City after a hotel worker allegedly sexually harassed his co-workers.

Jefferson City fire crews respond to Capitol Plaza Hotel for gas odor

February 7, 2020 4:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Capitol Plaza Hotel was evacuated on Friday after the Jefferson City Fire Department was called to the building.

Jefferson City Schools’ chief of learning to retire

February 7, 2020 8:55 AM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District confirmed to ABC 17 News Thursday that Dr. Brian Shindorf plans to retire as the administration’s chief of learning.