Jefferson City Archives

Suspicious envelope again found in state offices

April 25, 2023 6:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A suspicious envelope was sent to the Missouri Supreme Court building on Tuesday, a state spokesman said.

Church court determines pastor stole $300,000 in church money, has to pay back additional $26,000

April 25, 2023 4:02 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Diocese of Jefferson City has concluded a church trial involving stolen funds by a former pastor. A church court on April 6 determined the Rev. Ignazio Medina transferred $300,000 in church money to personal accounts while he was pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish in Wardsville. He was the pastor there

Man charged with murder asks for case to be dismissed

April 24, 2023 10:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man who is charged with first-degree murder wants his case dismissed. Chris Niemet, 46, is accused of killing his classmate, Greg Jones in April 1991 in Russellville. Jones was 14. Niemet also would have been 14 at the time. Niemet was charged in 2020. On Friday a motion to dismiss the

Distracted driving bill moves closer to governor’s desk

April 24, 2023 6:09 AM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bill that would ban phone use while driving is now closer than ever to passing. Similar bills have been introduced in the past but never passed either chamber of the Missouri legislature. According to AAA, 84 bills have been introduced on distracted driving in the past 13 years. The bill

Nearly 183 pounds of medicine collected at drug takeback event

April 24, 2023 4:24 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department announced in a press release that preliminary totals indicate about 183 pounds of medicine was collected during a drug takeback event this past weekend. This weekend’s collection raises the total from the last three events to more than 530 pounds of medicine, according to a press

Schnucks issues allergy alert on ‘Pretzel Schticks,’ may contain milk

April 21, 2023 4:05 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: This story was updated after receiving an updated press release from Schnuck’s. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Schnuck Markets, Inc. in a Friday press release issued an allergy alert on select Schnucks Pretzel Schticks. Some the products may contain milk – a known allergen – and isn’t declared on the packaging or label, the release

Fire at Jefferson City church causes $100k worth of damage, official says

April 20, 2023 7:04 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City over the weekend was ruled accidental and caused about $100,000 worth of damage, according to a Missouri Department of Public Safety spokesman on Thursday. An investigation found that the fire was accidental and started in a classroom near a dehumidifier. The investigator was unable to

Jefferson City School District names two new elementary principals

April 20, 2023 3:32 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District announced in a Thursday press release that it has hired principals for two of its elementary schools. Both hires begin next school year. James Groves – who is currently the assistant principal at Pioneer Trail Elementary in Jefferson City — will be the new principal for

MRRL Board votes to place proposition on Aug. 8 ballot; looks to renovate building

April 19, 2023 9:34 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri River Regional Library Board of Trustees announced in a press that it voted on Tuesday to place Proposition Library on the Aug. 8 ballot in Cole County. Prop L is an increase to the library’s operating levy for the purpose of renovating and expanding the main library building in

Jefferson City accepting applications for vacant Ward 4 City Council seat

April 19, 2023 7:56 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is seeking a representative for Ward 4. With the election of Mayor Ron Fitzwater – who was the Ward 4 councilman — there is now a vacant seat on the council. The press release quoted the City Charter, “A vacancy in the council shall be filled by the council

Missouri senators add library funding back into state budget; remove anti-DEI wording

April 19, 2023 4:11 PM Hannah Falcon

These funds were taken out by House Budget Chair Rep. Cody Smith (R-Carthage), who said libraries were wasting money with a lawsuit.

Jefferson City administrator resigns after nine years

April 18, 2023 10:19 AM Matthew Sanders

The man who has run Jefferson City for nine years resigned Monday.

Lohman man faces federal child-porn charge

April 18, 2023 5:05 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lohman man has been accused of distributing child pornography. Anthony Pitts-Fugate, 30, was charged in federal court Monday and arrested Tuesday, according to court documents. An initial court appearance was held Tuesday in Jefferson City. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Courtroom 3A. Court documents claim

Jefferson City Council approves police body cameras

April 17, 2023 6:23 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved an agreement to lease body cameras for the police department at its Monday meeting. The plan will cost around $420,000 for three-year agreement to lease the cameras. Jefferson City Police Department has been awarded $180,000 in federal grant funding that would be divided over three years.

Changes to Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church and School after fire Saturday morning

April 15, 2023 10:46 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Trinity Lutheran Church and School has made changes to services Sunday after a fire broke out Saturday morning. The school said on its Facebook page service will take place in the lower church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Those attending should bring a lawn chair. There will be no access

MU Remembers ceremony includes students who died; Samuel Clemons, Hallie Phillips among those honored

April 14, 2023 3:35 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri residents joined the University of Missouri campus community Friday afternoon for the MU Remembers Ceremony. The event — held at 4 p.m. at Jesse Hall — is an annual wreath-laying ceremony to remember the lives of students, faculty and staff that have passed away during this past year. Students Hallie Phillips and

Tergin’s term as Jefferson City mayor comes close to end

April 14, 2023 7:45 PM abc-news

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is saying goodbye to its mayor, Carrie Tergin as she finishes the end of her term. Tergin was unable to run in the April 4 election because of term limits. She was elected in 2015 and served two consecutive terms. The mayor is elected for four years, with an eight-year

Jefferson City School Board to swear in members and discuss district transportation

April 13, 2023 6:19 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, elected members of the Jefferson City Board of Education are set to officially join the district’s leadership. The meeting is scheduled to take place at JCPS Education Center at 204 Dix Road in Jefferson City. Scott Hovis and Brad Bates are two members who will return for another term

Source: Missouri had third-most domestic violence reports in US

April 12, 2023 12:32 PM Nia Hinson

Jasmine King, a 22-year-old Jefferson City woman, became a victim of deadly domestic violence Monday night when the father of her child stabbed her in her apartment bedroom, police say.

Prosecutor to seek death penalty in Jefferson City murder case

April 12, 2023 2:01 PM Matthew Sanders

Cole County’s top prosecutor said Wednesday that his office will seek the death penalty against a Jefferson City man charged this week with the murder of his child’s mother.