Jefferson City Archives

Jefferson City Ward 2 councilman announces plans to run for re-election

November 15, 2023 10:30 AM Madison Stuerman

Current Jefferson City Councilman Mike Lester has announced he plans to run for re-election in the April municipal election.

$5,000 of damage reported in Jefferson City restaurant fire

November 14, 2023 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire on Monday that caused $5,000 worth of damage to a restaurant in Jefferson City was ruled accidental, according to a fire report from the Jefferson City Fire Department. The fire at Dragon Kitchen – in the 2200 block of Missouri Boulevard – started in a fryer when oil became

Charges added for two accused in connection to Jefferson City park shooting

November 14, 2023 2:00 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people who are accused of being connected to a shooting at McClung Park in October have had additional charges filed and one charge was upgraded. Four people were charged in a shooting that injured two, according to previous reporting. One of the injured people — Dayjuan L. Crossland — was

DNR and US Army Corps discuss Missouri River flood resilience study in Jefferson City

November 13, 2023 4:07 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Tonight the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Kansas City District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a public meeting to discuss a recent flood-resilience study of the Missouri River levees near Jefferson City. This comes after the Missouri River flooded back in 1993, 2011 and 2019 resulting in billions of

Hy-Vee, Schnucks to be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas

November 13, 2023 6:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hy-Vee and Schnucks have announced in separate press releases that their locations will be closed on Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) and Christmas. Schnucks announced its holiday hours in a Thursday press release and Hy-Vee announced its holiday hours in a Monday release. The holiday closures affect all Schnucks, Eatwell, Hy-Vee grocery stores, Dollar

Jefferson City Room at the Inn staff prepares for winter

November 13, 2023 12:00 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

The Jefferson City Room at the Inn is preparing for the winter months when it opens its doors on Dec. 1.

Jefferson City yard waste drop-off site reevaluate plans after its first weekend open

November 12, 2023 4:44 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday at noon will conclude the second weekend the new temporary yard waste drop-off site in Jefferson City is in operation. The site located at 708 Ellis Blvd. opens at 8 a.m. and is only open on weekends. Last week they received 228 total drop-offs from 163 different addresses. The yard

Two men charged in Cole County; accused of breaking into home, threatening residents

November 10, 2023 6:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Jefferson City men were charged on Wednesday after they were accused of breaking into home and threatening its residents. Valrey Johnson was charged with first-degree burglary and armed criminal action. Richard Love was charged with first-degree burglary, armed criminal action and fourth-degree assault. Both men are being held at the

Order filed to commit man accused of bringing gun to Missouri Capitol in 2022

November 9, 2023 8:27 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An order was filed on Monday to commit a St. Louis man accused of bringing a gun to the Missouri Capitol last year. Alok Rohra, 37, was charged last year with illegal gun possession and armed criminal action. Cole County Circuity Judge Jon Beetem filed the order to commit Rohra to

Jefferson City Council discusses options for replacements of viaduct

November 9, 2023 4:44 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A public meeting was held Thursday morning in Jefferson City with the Works and Planning Committee to discuss designs for the potential replacement of the High Street Viaduct. The viaduct does not comply with the current codes for its sidewalk. Five options were proposed, but two appeared to stick out with

Jefferson City man faces child porn charges

November 9, 2023 4:58 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Thursday with multiple charges related to child pornography. Justin Loafman, 26, was charged with child porn possession and first-degree promoting child pornography. A warrant was issued on Thursday and no bond was set. An arraignment was set for 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Cole

CAMPO seeks public input for transportation improvement in Jefferson City area

November 8, 2023 3:31 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is working on its long-term infrastructure improvement plan, but it wants input from residents on what to prioritize. The Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is looking for feedback for its Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2024 and beyond. CAMPO plans for all kinds of transportation — bicycles, pedestrians, drivers and

Former KC bank manager pleads guilty to wire fraud, money laundering

November 8, 2023 6:10 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Kansas City bank branch manager pleaded guilty on Tuesday to several charges related to accepting gifts and facilitating a $12.4 million COVID-19 fraud scheme for a Jefferson City business owner, according to a Wednesday day press release from the Department of Justice. Anthony Omar Brockman, 48, of Bennington, Nebraska, pleaded guilty

JC Public Works: Maintenance could cause odor in northern Jefferson City

November 8, 2023 4:35 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Maintenance will begin Thursday at Wastewater Treatment Basins at 401 Mokane Road, according to a Wednesday press release from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works. The release states that work will last for about three weeks and that “odor excursions” could occur in the northern part of the city.

Jefferson City Animal Shelter stops taking in dogs due to high volume

November 8, 2023 12:56 PM Madison Stuerman

According to a post on Facebook, the shelter has a high volume of dogs and no space to take any new ones.

Jefferson City Medical Group, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reach contract agreement

November 7, 2023 9:38 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Medical Group Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reached a contract agreement late Tuesday, according to a press release from JCMG. With this signed contract, JCMG will remain in-network for its approximately 30,000 patients with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans. The Missouri State Medical Association stated in an

Documents: Buehrle Drive fire caused by cigarette, ruled accidental

November 7, 2023 6:39 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Monday morning fire in the 2200 block of Buehrle Drive in Jefferson City was likely caused by an improperly discarded cigarette, according to a fire report by the Jefferson City Fire Department. The report states several cigarettes were found in the area of origin and an occupant stated she and

Former Jefferson City corrections officer, wife plead guilty to child pornography charges

November 7, 2023 4:16 PM Matthew Sanders

A former officer at the Jefferson City Correctional Center and his wife admitted Tuesday in federal court to recording a video while raping a child.

Jefferson City Council introduces bill to authorize $575,000 to buy News Tribune building

November 6, 2023 4:04 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council introduced a bill that would appropriate funds for the purchase of property located at 210 Monroe Street, which will be the home of a new development project. According to the council agenda, the city is preparing to allocate $575,000 for the property, which is the address of

Data shows fraud reports increasing in Cole County, lowering in Boone

November 6, 2023 12:48 PM Morgan Buresh

Fraudsters are still conning people out of hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but data shows reports in Boone County and nationwide have fallen recently.