Jefferson City Archives

Three candidates vying for Jefferson City’s Second Ward seat

January 30, 2020 1:12 PM Joe McLean

One council position is contested in Jefferson City’s municipal election on April 7.

Man charged in Cole County for shooting at murder victim’s funeral

January 30, 2020 4:35 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say he told officers he fired two times to break up a fight.

Two Jefferson City eateries top the list with 6 violations

January 29, 2020 7:39 PM Zara Barker

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – KMIZ Jefferson City inspection reports show two eateries tied for the most overall violations during December inspections. In January, Jefferson City’s Environmental Health Services Department posted all inspections completed within city limits in December 2019. Overall, Happy Garden on Truman Blvd and Hardee’s on Country Club Drive tied with 6 overall

OSHA launches investigation into deadly Jefferson City worksite wall collapse

January 29, 2020 2:19 PM Joe McLean

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the partial collapse of a retaining wall that killed a worker at a Jefferson City construction site.

Two accused of starting fire in Jefferson City Salvation Army

January 29, 2020 11:16 AM Madison Fleck

Two people were arrested and charged on Monday after they allegedly set a fire in the Salvation Army on Michigan Street in Jefferson City.

Authorities identify worker killed at Jefferson City construction site

January 29, 2020 9:11 AM Madison Fleck

Jefferson City officials identified Jacob Schrimpf as the worker who was killed at the Old St. Mary’s Hospital site in Jefferson City.

Worker killed at construction site in Jefferson City

January 28, 2020 1:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Officials are warning drivers to avoid Missouri Boulevard and Highway 50 for an unknown amount of time.

Boone and Cole counties see rise in flu cases in 2020

January 28, 2020 7:07 PM Zach Boetto

The number of confirmed cases of the flu are up this year compared to last across Mid-Missouri, according to local health agencies. There is no exact start or finish to the flu season, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites October as the start of the increase in flu cases and identifies

Mid-Missouri crews preparing roads ahead of late-night snow shower

January 28, 2020 4:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia, Jefferson City and the Missouri Department of Transportation have road crews on standby ahead of snow possibly affecting the Wednesday morning commute. MoDOT central district spokesman Adam Pulley said crews are coming in at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Pulley said workers are treating roads and monitoring driving conditions between Tuesday

Show-Me state teams with three others to limit Missouri river flooding

January 27, 2020 12:00 PM Associated Press

Four states along the Missouri River are joining forces to look for ways to avoid the kind of flooding that caused millions of dollars in damage last year.

Missouri joins Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska to fund flood mitigation study

January 27, 2020 9:40 PM Joe McLean

The Show-Me State teamed up with some of its neighbors to fund a study on flood mitigation.

Department releases name of woman killed in Jefferson City fire

January 27, 2020 12:33 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City authorities have released the name of the woman who died Sunday night in a house fire.

One person dies after Jefferson City fire

January 26, 2020 9:26 PM Barry Mangold

Eighteen firefighters with the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 1000 block of Laurel Drive Sunday.

Shoveling snow might increase risk for heart attack

January 24, 2020 10:14 PM Zach Boetto

Experts say there could be health risks when shoveling snow, especially with heavy and wet snow like the type that hit Missouri this week. “The things we’ll run into and see is actually, once you get worked up then people start having chest pain, chest pain leads to numbness in the arm, tightness, shortness of

State issues seven marijuana licenses in Columbia, two in Jefferson City

January 24, 2020 2:43 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released the results of the more than 1,200 applications for medical marijuana dispensaries Friday.

MoDOT using GPS technology to keep drivers safe

January 23, 2020 7:13 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Transportation Central District is using technology to track each of its vehicles while they are out on the road. The department has been using the technology for four years to track the benefits it has.

Mid-Missouri crews ready for winter weather

January 22, 2020 5:42 PM Zach Boetto

Local road crews and law enforcement agencies are preparing for the possibility of a slick commute Thursday morning and urging drivers to use caution.

Jefferson City to pay for 96% of demolition costs for downtown building

January 22, 2020 7:08 PM Barry Mangold

As part of an agreement with property owners, Jefferson City taxpayers will cover almost all of the cost of demolishing a crumbling downtown building.

Jefferson City crews are on standby as winter weather approaches.

As winter weather moves in, Jefferson City officials monitor conditions

January 22, 2020 2:27 PM Molly Stawinoga

Crews with Jefferson City Public Works are on call as the latest weather system heads east.

Jefferson City Council meeting in Dec., 2019

Jefferson City voters will consider four ballot measures in April

January 22, 2020 3:28 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Council on Tuesday approved the addition of three initiatives to the April ballot.