Jefferson City Archives

Fourth person charged in connection with Jefferson City park shootout

October 30, 2023 4:23 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a fourth person in connection with an Oct. 5 shooting at a Jefferson City park.

Vigil to be held for Jefferson City boy whose body was found five years ago

October 30, 2023 3:50 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A vigil for a toddler whose body was found five years ago will be held at Washington Park in Jefferson City on Monday night. The vigil for Darnell Gray is being hosted by Missouri Missing and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Quatavia Givens, 30, was charged with first-degree murder, endangering the

Planned explosion causes damage to Rocheport Bridge, Eastbound Interstate 70 re-opened, driving lane still closed

October 29, 2023 10:17 AM Nia Hinson, Mitchell Kaminski

According to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation, the passing lane of Eastbound Interstate 70 has reopened over the Rocheport bridge near mile marker 115.

Three people arrested in Jefferson City after allegedly stealing from an Ulta

October 29, 2023 10:50 AM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were arrested in Jefferson City Saturday evening, after allegedly stealing from an Ulta and leading police on a pursuit. According to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department, at about 4:35 pm, officers responded to the Ulta located on Missouri Blvd for a reported theft. The caller

Missouri law enforcement offers safety tips for Halloween

October 28, 2023 5:12 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. KMIZ As Halloween approaches, law enforcement advises all the supernatural creatures and superheroes, trick-or-treaters, parents, and party-goers to stay safe before the spooky day. Playful scares are expected, but law enforcement warns it is not when it comes to safety. David Williams, Lieutenant at Jefferson City Police Department, advises parents to go to

Roadwork announced for Jefferson City intersection to last more than a month

October 25, 2023 6:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Roadwork will begin 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Vieth and Plymouth Rock drives, according to a Wednesday press release from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works. The release states that sidewalk work and street repavement will take place through 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Roadwork signs will be

Trial dates for man accused in 2021 Lazy Gators shooting moved to September 2024

October 25, 2023 4:59 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The jury trial for a Jefferson City man accused of a 2021 Memorial Day weekend shooting at Lazy Gators has been moved back to September Chad Tariq Brewer, 31, was charged with first-degree murder, delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Camden County Jail without bond.

Jefferson City woman accused of stealing more than $52,000 of welfare benefits

October 24, 2023 2:56 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged on Monday after she was accused of stealing $52,518.31in welfare benefits. Taylor Allee, 31, was charged with stealing more than $25,000 and unlawfully receiving more than $750 of public assistance. A criminal summons was issued on Tuesday and an initial court appearance was scheduled for

Jefferson City man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman on trail

October 23, 2023 6:44 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman on a walking trail in May. Jacob Beul, 26, pleaded guilty on Thursday to first-degree sexual abuse, according to an email from Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson. His sentencing hearing is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at

Jefferson City to run yard waste service until a contract can be agreed on

October 23, 2023 12:09 PM Morgan Buresh

Beginning next month, Jefferson City residents will dispose of their yard waste in a new place for the first fall in more than a decade at a city-run site.

Jefferson City woman accused of stealing more than $37,000 in welfare benefits

October 23, 2023 4:47 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged on Monday with stealing $37,420.87 in public-assistance benefits. Abisoye Jones, 39, was charged with stealing $25,000 or more and unlawfully receiving more than $750 in public assistance benefits. A criminal summons was issued on Monday and an initial court appearance is set for 9 a.m.

Jefferson City man sentenced seven years for 2019 stabbing case

October 20, 2023 1:27 PM Madison Stuerman

According to online court records, Hosea Gaines pleaded guilty to domestic assault in the second degree and a misdemeanor count for resisting arrest on July 21.

Route D bridge over Highway 50 in Jefferson City reopens early

October 19, 2023 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Route D bridge over Highway 50 in Jefferson City reopened Thursday, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The bridge closed on Monday and was initially expected to reopen Monday, Oct. 23. According to the release, workers removed and replaced compression seals, repaired concrete, and applied

Bipartisan group of lawmakers believe Lincoln University may be historically underfunded

October 18, 2023 3:02 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University is an 1890 land grant university, but it wasn’t until 2022 that the state 100% matched that land grant, which has been required since 2007. Lincoln University deferred maintenance and certain projects because the state wasn’t matching its land grant for many years. Now, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel

No threat found after bomb threat made to Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Center

October 17, 2023 10:02 AM Madison Stuerman

According to Lt. David Williams, the investigation is still open into the suspicious call made to the Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Center.

Settlement reached in Live Nation wrongful death lawsuit

October 16, 2023 8:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A confidential settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Live Nation in 2020. A Jefferson City man, Jasen Smith, died on May 16, 2019. According to previous reporting from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the Associated Press, Smith was hit in the head with a rental chair

Jefferson City Council approves 2024 budget at Monday night meeting

October 16, 2023 6:50 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Jefferson City Council approved city’s fiscal year 2024 budget. The budget includes more than $82 million in funding, which is about a $3 million increase from the original budget that was proposed. Director of Finance ITS, Shiela Pearre told ABC 17 News that a portion of the

Centertown woman accused of stealing more than $2,500 of merchandise from employer

October 16, 2023 5:04 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centertown woman was charged after allegedly stealing $2,565.75 worth off merchandise from her Jefferson City employer, according to a probable cause statement. Abigail Haslag, 26, was charged with stealing more than $750. She was in custody at the Cole County Jail on Friday. Jail officials declined to confirm if she

Jefferson City Police investigate suspicious call

October 16, 2023 1:50 PM Madison Stuerman

Jefferson City Police along with mutual aid partners are investigating.

FBI report: Violent crime decreases to pre-pandemic levels, but property crime is on the rise

October 16, 2023 10:43 AM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Data in the FBI’s annual crime report released Monday shows that violent crime across the U.S. decreased last year, dropping to about the same level as before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But property crimes rose substantially. Violent crime dropped 1.7%, and that included a