Jefferson City Archives

Slick road conditions for Thursday morning commute

February 6, 2020 5:54 AM Madison Fleck

Roads remained partly snow-covered Thursday morning, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map. LIVE PLAYBACK of what the roads looked like on Highway 63 at 7 a.m. can be viewed in the player below. Drivers should allow extra time for the morning commute, MoDOT said in a Tweet. Before heading out this morning

A Cole County Public Works truck refills on pretreatment materials during Wednesday's winter storm

Sheriff commends Public Works departments amid winter storm

February 5, 2020 7:34 PM Barry Mangold

Local officials said Wednesday that the effects of a winter storm in Cole County were more manageable than originally expected. Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a small number of minor crashes through Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff John Wheeler. He said the preparation of the city and county public works departments paid off. “Public

MoDOT Central District looking at buying more salt after rough start to winter

February 5, 2020 4:19 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Transportation Central District says it is looking into buying more salt after using more than half of its supply this winter.

Road crews urge drivers to use caution on the way to Chiefs’ parade

February 4, 2020 8:20 PM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City Public Works and MoDOT Central District officials are urging drivers to be cautious if they are headed to the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade Wednesday

MoDOT, Jefferson City gearing up for another round of winter weather

February 4, 2020 11:12 AM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Transportation is keeping an eye on the weather as a wintry mix starts to fall on Mid-Missouri with more in the forecast.

Jefferson City High School teacher stripped of coaching duties after profanity-laced texts to students

February 4, 2020 5:02 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District scaled back the duties of one of its teachers after a text conversation with a group of students came to light.

Phillips 66 working on plan to clean up Jefferson City spill

February 4, 2020 3:40 PM Matthew Sanders

Energy company Phillips 66 is working on a cleanup plan after about 1,100 gallons of drilling mud spilled into a local waterway.

The terminal of the Jefferson City Memorial Airport was significantly damaged by historic flooding of the Missouri River last Summer

Jefferson City airport terminal to be demolished

February 3, 2020 6:40 PM Barry Mangold

The Jefferson City council unanimously approved a $24,000 demolition contract for the city’s airport terminal at its meeting on Monday night.

JCPD: No one in custody after weekend shots fired incident

February 3, 2020 11:27 AM Connor Hirsch

Nearly two days after the police confirmed shots fired in a Jefferson City neighborhood, the department has yet to release more details about the incident.

Cole County Health Department monitors coronavirus threat

February 3, 2020 2:50 PM Joe McLean

Though officials have not confirmed any cases of a deadly new coronavirus in Missouri, the Cole County Health Department says it is working with state and federal agencies to stay updated on the virus’ spread.

Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce CEO to retire after 15 years

February 3, 2020 2:40 PM Joe McLean

Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Randy Allen will retire from the position after 15 years with the business network.

Council to vote on demolition contract for flood-damaged airport terminal

February 3, 2020 11:58 AM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Council could sign off on a contract Monday to demolish the terminal at Jefferson City Memorial Airport.

Iowa caucus could cut presidential field before Missouri primary

February 2, 2020 9:07 PM Lucas Geisler

DES MOINES, Ia. (KMIZ) Missourians may only see some of the Democratic presidential hopefuls campaigning by the time the state votes in the March primary. The field of nearly a dozen candidates for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president made another pitch to Iowans on Sunday afternoon ahead of Monday night’s caucus. Vermont Senator Bernie

Anti-abortion rally to take place in Jefferson City

February 1, 2020 7:29 AM Ben Fein

A Midwest March for Life rally is being held Saturday in downtown Jefferson City.

Authorities investigate after shots fired in Jefferson City.

Police confirm shots fired in Jefferson City

February 1, 2020 5:24 AM Molly Stawinoga

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Jefferson City authorities confirmed shots were fired early Saturday morning. Police were called to the 1600 block of St. Mary’s Boulevard just before 4:30 a.m. Saturday. ABC 17 News crews at the scene saw authorities searching a neighborhood with flashlights. Authorities confirmed shots were fired, but could not provide any additional

Mid-Missouri schools see more vaccinated students than statewide average

January 31, 2020 10:36 PM Zara Barker

According to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services, about 97% of students across Missouri schools are not vaccinated. That number is not as high in mid-Missouri.

Hospital foundation gives $200,000 to Catholic Charities

January 31, 2020 6:41 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation presented a check for $200,000 to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri on Friday afternoon. The money will allow Catholic Charities, which manages social outreach for the Diocese of Jefferson City, to buy the Shikles Center and turn it into a health and social