Jefferson City Archives

Basement fire damages Jefferson City home

December 2, 2022 4:41 PM Matthew Sanders

An appliance fire damaged a basement in Jefferson City on Friday.

Jefferson City man charged with threatening to shoot elderly at business

December 2, 2022 2:59 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 78-year-old man was arrested Wednesday by the Jefferson City Police Department after witnesses say he was making threats for two months to shoot employees 60 years old and older. Gilberto Gomez, of Jefferson City, is charged with second-degree making a terroristic threat. He is being held without bond at the

Living Windows, Christmas parade affects street closures in Downtown Jefferson City

December 1, 2022 9:21 PM Ryan Shiner

There will be parking restrictions in Downtown Jefferson City for events on Friday and Saturday, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. The Living Windows event will be 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday. Parking will not be allowed on High Street between Monroe and Jefferson streets. The roadway will be blocked at 5

Man accused in Jefferson City bar shooting denied public defender

December 1, 2022 7:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of killing two people at a Jefferson City bar early Saturday was denied a public defender. Damien Davis, 35, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and illegal gun possession in the shooting death

Visitation set for Jefferson City bar shooting victim

November 30, 2022 11:55 AM Ethan Heinz

A visitation is set for this week for one of the two victims of a deadly downtown Jefferson City bar shooting.

Army Corps of Engineers signs cost-share agreement with state to study flood risk in Jefferson City

November 29, 2022 8:50 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The first major step was taken yesterday in a partnership that studies the flood risk in Jefferson City. The Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, and the state signed a cost-share agreement Monday for a study around mile 142 on the Missouri River. The study would offer flood risk and

Jefferson City Public Works announces road closures

November 28, 2022 7:51 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works announced a pair of road closures on Monday. The first was Dunklin Street, which closed on Monday within the 200 Block between Madison Street and Monroe Street for pavement repairs. It is expected to reopen Monday, Dec. 12, according to a press release. Douglas Drive will close

First hearing held for Kansas City man charged in Jefferson City bar shooting

November 28, 2022 2:30 PM Erika McGuire

A Kansas City man accused of murdering two people inside a Jefferson City bar early Saturday was denied bond in his first court appearance Monday.

Jefferson City woman in critical condition after shooting

November 28, 2022 9:37 AM Zachary Farwell

A Jefferson City woman is in critical condition after her boyfriend shot her while handling a gun on Sunday afternoon, according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office.

Vigil held for two Jefferson City residents killed during bar fight

November 26, 2022 3:51 AM Erika McGuire

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: This article was updated to more accurately represent the findings of the police investigation. A vigil was held Saturday evening for the two Jefferson City residents killed earlier that day during a fight at J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill and Pub. The Cole County prosecutor charged a Kansas City man

Several residents give back to Mid-Missouri communities during Thanksgiving

November 24, 2022 8:14 PM Abby Landwehr

Groups across Mid-Missouri served hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to give back to the community. In Jefferson City on Thursday, hundreds gathered at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for their feast and fellowship event. Organizers expected around 850 people to come through, but within the first hour, the number estimate changed to 900. Cindy Schnieders founded

Jefferson City to allow interior viewings of three Capitol Avenue buildings

November 23, 2022 10:36 PM Ryan Shiner

Jefferson City officials have set up two dates for specific people who might be interested to see the inside of three Capitol Avenue homes, according to a press release. Because of the dangerous conditions only licensed architects, engineers and general contractors who are licensed with the city will be allowed inside. the three homes for viewing are

Thanksgiving Eve brings more law enforcement on roadways and free rides

November 23, 2022 7:04 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving Eve is a busy travel day but is also — as some say — one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, and law enforcement are encouraging people to not drive impaired. A few organizations are partnering with Lyft to help make sure people get home safe with an offer

Jefferson City man faces several felony charges after allegedly shooting at a vehicle

November 23, 2022 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces several felony charges after allegedly firing a gun at a vehicle. Jefferson City police say Jody Nowels, 35, was riding in a car with two people. He was driven to a gas station and to the area of East Capitol Avenue and Marshall Street, according to

Jefferson City man flown to hospital after crash

November 23, 2022 1:50 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man was flown to a Columbia hospital Wednesday morning after crashing his SUV.

AAA expects Missouri drivers will see lowest gas prices of the year ahead of Thanksgiving

November 23, 2022 5:54 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wednesday is one of the year’s busiest travel days ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. According to AAA, nearly 55 million Americans plan to travel for the holiday weekend while Missouri’s gas price average is the lowest since February. AAA reports the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Missouri

Upcoming Thanksgiving events for those in need this season

November 21, 2022 7:45 PM Abby Landwehr

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For the past month, the Samaritan Center has been giving out Thanksgiving packages, full of dinner dishes and ingredients, including turkeys. “You know when we’re giving out turkeys and Thanksgiving stuff,” said Ben DeFeo, who is the center’s operations manager. “Even at the beginning of the month, you get folks who

Jefferson City man charged with child sex crime

November 17, 2022 3:41 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces multiple felony charges after police say he had inappropriate communication with a child. Kevin McGee, 43, was charged with child enticement, being a sex offender within 1,000 feet of a school and failure to register as a sex offender. The Jefferson City Police Department on Tuesday

Section of High Street to be closed from Nov. 21-Dec. 2

November 17, 2022 3:10 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) High Street in Jefferson City will be closed Monday from the Missouri Boulevard ramps to Bolivar Street to make repairs to the deck of the High Street viaduct, according to a press release. The street is expected to reopen Dec. 2. Road closure signs and detour routes will be posted.

Jefferson City Board of Education supports bond issue for April ballot

November 16, 2022 11:32 AM Ethan Heinz

The Jefferson City Board of Education is set to vote next month to put an $85 million bond issue on the April ballot.