Jefferson City Archives

Jefferson City conference center moves into design phase

July 29, 2024 2:20 PM Gabrielle Teiner

Jefferson City is planning for a conference center and hotel at the site of the old News Tribune building but it will take some time before construction begins.

Man accused in east Jefferson City shooting gets additional charges

July 29, 2024 4:02 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man who was charged in a June shooting that left a 19-year-old in critical condition had additional charges filed on Friday. Adonius Boykin is now charged with two counts of first-degree assault, three counts of armed criminal action and three counts of unlawful use of a weapon, court

Utility work to cause ‘intermittent lane changes’ on Monroe Street in Jefferson City

July 29, 2024 3:41 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Utility work in Downtown Jefferson City will cause intermittent lane changes this week in the 300 block of Monroe Street, a Monday press release from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works says. Work will begin Wednesday and is expected to be completed by Friday, the release says. Road work signs

Jaycees Fair begins on Monday; organizers are prepared for potential poor weather

July 28, 2024 9:34 PM Euphenie Andre

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Sunday, organizers and vendors for the Jaycees Fair in Cole County spent the day setting up for the upcoming week. While the fair officially starts on Monday, festivities for 4-H and FFA members kicked off on Sunday. Last year’s fair faced significant challenges due to adverse weather, which led to

Demolition of old Jefferson City News Tribune building completed

July 26, 2024 3:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The demolition of the former Jefferson City News Tribune building at 210 Monroe Street is complete. Jefferson City announced the demolition’s completion Friday on its Facebook page. Crews began tearing down the building in May. The Jefferson City Council had approved a $575,000 appropriation on Nov. 20 for the city to buy the

Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City

July 26, 2024 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a man from Michigan and one from Jefferson City after at least one shot was fired during a fight Thursday afternoon.

Jefferson City hires St. Louis contractor to clean yard waste site

July 25, 2024 11:42 AM Marie Moyer

Jefferson City this week hired a contractor to clean up its yard waste site.

Court docs: Man charged after attacking deputy with shovel

July 25, 2024 2:57 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Thursday after he allegedly attacked a Cole County Sheriff’s deputy with a shovel on Wednesday. Antonio Robles was charged with third-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date has not been set.

25 apply to become members of Jefferson City homelessness task force

July 24, 2024 7:24 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City received 25 applications from residents hoping to become a part of its homelessness task force, according to a spokesperson for the city. City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said there are eight positions open, five of which are reserved for members from faith-based or nonprofit organizations and three members “at large.”

Jefferson City checkpoint in Missouri River 340 race now open

July 24, 2024 5:40 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City checkpoint opened Wednesday morning for racers in the Missouri River 340. More than 700 racers are paddling the river in this annual race across the state that began at 7 a.m. Tuesday in Kansas City. The Carl R. Noren Access in Jefferson City is checkpoint number four in

Jefferson City sex offender indicted on federal child porn charges

July 23, 2024 4:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was indicted on federal child pornography charges on Tuesday, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Howard Dale Speckhals, 61, was charged with possessing and distributing child porn. He allegedly distributed child porn on the internet from June 25, 2023-March 22, 2024. He was

Convicted teen killer Alyssa Bustamante denied parole; hearing reset for 2029

July 22, 2024 4:59 PM Lucas Geisler

The Missouri Board of Parole denied convicted Cole County killer Alyssa Bustamante an early release from prison.

Jefferson City offers $7.3 million in funding for housing recovery

July 19, 2024 11:55 AM Marie Moyer

Jefferson City hopes to use millions in federal funds to increase its stock of affordable housing as demand increases.

Jefferson City man flown to hospital after crash

July 19, 2024 12:23 PM Matthew Sanders

A 26-year-old Jefferson City man was flown to University Hospital in Columbia after a Cole County crash Thursday evening.

TRUTH ALERT: AG Andrew Bailey’s record criticized in attack ad

July 17, 2024 3:53 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A political action committee hoping to upend Attorney General Andrew Bailey from his office has criticized some of his decisions. But the attorney general’s campaign called many of the claims misleading, and explained to ABC 17 News some of the things Bailey has done. The ad is produced by “Defend Missouri,”

Two Jefferson City women seriously injured in Morgan County crash

July 17, 2024 6:21 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women were seriously injured Wednesday in a crash on Highway 52 at Route C in Morgan County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The report states a 2012 GMC Terrain – driven by Charla Bacon, 62, of Jefferson City – was heading eastbound when it was turning

Cole County man found guilty of manslaughter for killing girlfriend in 2022

July 17, 2024 2:49 PM Olivia Hayes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Joshua Wilbers has been found guilty of first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend. Wilbers, of Jefferson City, was found guilty on Wednesday in a bench trial for shooting and killing Hallie Phillips, 20, in Nov. 2022. He will be sentenced on Oct. 1. Wilber was initially charged with

Jefferson City offers $7.3 million in CDBG grants for affordable housing projects

July 16, 2024 4:06 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City announced in a Tuesday social media post that it is offering $7.3 million in grants for affordable multi-family rental projects. The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief Program. It aims to boost housing recovery efforts following the destruction from the 2019 tornado. The city is accepting

Jefferson City man charged in fatal crash

July 15, 2024 8:40 AM Madison Stuerman, Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 20-year-old Jefferson City man was arrested and charged on Monday after he was accused of killing a man in a crash. Diego Popp was charged with second-degree involuntary manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident and misdemeanor reckless driving. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond.

Jefferson City man charged after allegedly hitting man with car on St. Marys Boulevard

July 15, 2024 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with multiple felonies after he was accused of running over another man with a car on Saturday on St. Mary’s Boulevard. Eric Kidd was charged with first-degree assault, leaving the scene of an accident and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Cole