Police: Victim identified suspect in Jefferson City shooting
The victim of a life-threatening weekend shooting in Jefferson City identified his shooter, according to a probable cause statement.
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Former corrections officers appear in court Monday after being charged with inmate death
Advocacy group Missouri Prison Reform released a statement over the weekend saying the group is “relieved” that former corrections officers are being charged in the death of Othel Moore.
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Government offices closed for July 4; trash services, public transit affected for some cities
Edit: JEFFTRAN’s additional pause in service was added to this story. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State, city and county offices will be closed Thursday in observance of the holiday and additional closures will occur on Friday for some offices. Gov. Mike Parson issued an executive order on Monday to close state offices for Friday, July 5.
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Road closures required in Downtown Jefferson City for Salute to America festival
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple road closures will be required in Downtown Jefferson City for the annual Salute To America festival on July 4, a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department says. Road closures in Downtown Jefferson City will begin 6 a.m. Thursday and are expected to reopen by 2 a.m. Friday, the
Continue Reading Jefferson City teen suffers life-threatening injuries in weekend shooting
A 19-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries early Sunday in an east Jefferson City shooting.
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B.R.A.K.E.S continues stand against unsafe driving in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday, the teen driving school B.R.A.K.E.S. traveled to Jefferson City to host training sessions for teenagers in Cole County. B.R.A.K.E.S, which stands for be responsible and keep everyone safe is a nonprofit whose mission is to prevent injuries and save lives. The company works to train and educate teenage drivers
Continue Reading 5 corrections officers charged in Jefferson City inmate’s death
Five former corrections officers at Jefferson City Correctional Center were charged Friday with crimes including murder in the December death of an inmate.
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Jefferson City considering baby safe haven box
Jefferson City officials are considering the purchase of a device that would allow people to safely drop off infants instead of abandoning them.
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Parson vetoes money for Columbia veterans homeless shelter, Jefferson City senior transportation
Among the more than 170 line-item vetoes issued Friday by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson were funding for a homeless shelter for veterans in Columbia and senor transportation in Jefferson City.
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Jefferson City Police Department cruisers fitted with special dog-cooling technology
The City of Jefferson detailed a new technology Jefferson City Police Department has equipped its K9 vehicles in a Facebook post Wednesday.
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Officials break ground on new $183 million lab in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, government officials broke ground on a new multi-agency state laboratory campus in Jefferson City. The multi-story, 250,000-square-foot facility is estimated to cost $183 million with construction, expected to be completed by 2026. American Rescue Plan Act funding was allocated to help cover the cost. State officials say they want
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Food insecurity rises for children during summer months
Nearly 255,000 children in Missouri face food insecurity, according to the not-for-profit Feeding America.
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Ameren Missouri works with Samaritan Center to donate air conditioner units
Trina James got to take home something special with her groceries Thursday — a new air conditioner.
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Groundbreaking ceremony for new Multi-Agency State Laboratory Campus being held Thursday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a Multi-Agency State Laboratory in Jefferson City Thursday. The ceremony will be held behind the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Governor Mike Parson and his cabinet will all be in attendance and will provide
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Jefferson City cop breaks hand while arresting man
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City police officer broke his hand while arresting a man on Sunday, according to court documents. Tyrone Blanks Jr., of Jefferson City, was arrested at 1:28 p.m. Sunday and was charged on Monday with second-degree assault. A warrant was issued and no bond was set. He was not listed
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Appeal rejected for man found guilty of murder in killing of Lincoln University student
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a Lincoln University student in 2018 saw his appeal rejected on Tuesday. Alfred Chism Jr, of Jefferson City, was sentenced in April 2023 to 25 years for second-degree murder and five years for armed-criminal action. The sentences will run consecutively. He
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Woman arrested, accused in armed robbery on Old 63 in Columbia; youth also detained
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested and a youth was detained after they were accused of robbing three people on Monday in the 2700 block of South Old 63, according to a Tuesday night press release from the Columbia Police Department. Cz’Toia De Vose, 19, of Columbia, was arrested and the name of the
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Miller Performing Arts Center undergoes renovations, expected to reopen in November
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Miller Performing Arts Center, which is home to many community theater and school musical productions, is closed for the summer. The nearly 100-year-old building is having renovations done to its auditorium. Renovations cost $1.5 million, which is coming from a bond issue approved by 68% of voters. Renovations began Monday
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Missourians urged to check AC units as heat wave continues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services stated in a Monday press release that it is urging Missourians to take safety precautions as temperatures continue to climb to dangerous levels. As temperatures hit triple digits, it is more important than ever to have a proper air conditioning unit. A study released
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Crash on Missouri River bridge in Jefferson City caused from trailer unhooking from vehicle, police say
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash on Monday at the Missouri River Bridge on Highway 54 in Jefferson City was caused from a trailer that became unhooked from a flipped vehicle, according to a Jefferson City Police Department spokesman. The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. Traffic stalled for more than an hour. Lanes are blocked
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