Jefferson City Archives

Jefferson City Council approves new airport snow-removal equipment building

December 1, 2025 11:42 AM Haley Swaino

The Jefferson City Council is set to vote on whether to approve the construction of a new snow removal equipment building and taxiway at Jefferson City Memorial Airport on Monday.

The current buildings at the airport are not equipped to handle modern snow removal operations and do not fit the fire department’s new aircraft rescue and firefighting truck well, which is expected to arrive in early 2026, according to city documents.

Jefferson City shooting investigation draws national attention as family turns to social media

November 30, 2025 7:55 PM Euphenie Andre

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A shooting investigation in Jefferson City is drawing attention from millions across the country, as the family of Erik Spencer II continues to call for transparency. Spencer was shot and killed on Nov. 1 in the 3500 block of Missouri Boulevard. Police records obtained by ABC 17 News show that officers

Jefferson City community holds peaceful march for man killed in shooting

November 28, 2025 8:05 PM Euphenie Andre

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A peaceful march unfolded in Jefferson City on Friday night, bringing together friends, family and community members to honor the late Erik Spencer II. The event comes nearly a month after Spencer was shot and killed outside an Old Navy store while visiting Jefferson City for Lincoln University’s homecoming. The march

Jefferson City Parks and Rec opens bidding for repairs at Ellis Porter Pool

November 26, 2025 8:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Department has opened the bidding for repairs and painting for the Ellis Porter Riverside Pool. All bids must meet requirements from the city, including multiple repair and painting projects, to give the public pool a new look. Bids can be submitted electronically or in person, and

Jefferson City woman accused of attacking victim with knife, phone

November 25, 2025 4:12 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged with multiple felonies on Tuesday after she allegedly used a knife to attack another woman. Nica Turner, 64, was charged with second-degree domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. She is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment

Felony charges filed for man who posed as his brother in sexual abuse case, car chase

November 24, 2025 3:57 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have officially been filed against a man who allegedly provided law enforcement with his brother’s name instead of his own in a sexual abuse case that led to a chase with law enforcement. Claude Irumva, of Jefferson City, was charged with first-degree sexual abuse, aggravated fleeing, first-degree harassment and misdemeanor false

SSM Health, UnitedHealthcare negotiate as health insurance contract is set to expire

November 24, 2025 11:54 AM Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: AI was used to help research the background for this story. SSM Health is negotiating with UnitedHealthcare, with a deadline of Dec. 31, when the current contract runs out. If an agreement is not reached by the end of the year, patients with UnitedHealthcare coverage would lose in-network access

Charges refiled after Jefferson City sex assault, chase suspect gives false identity

November 22, 2025 11:45 AM Haley Swaino

Charges against a man named Jimmy Kenda have been rescinded after a man who harassed a woman at a gas station and led police on a high-speed chase in Jefferson City on Friday provided a false identity, police say.

Parking lane outside of Helias to close next week as sidewalk repairs are underway

November 21, 2025 7:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The parking lane on Stadium Boulevard outside of Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City will be closed for a few days next week as sidewalk repairs occur, according to a Friday press release from Jefferson City Public Works. Crews will work from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Lane closures are

Madison Street Garage in downtown Jefferson City to close Dec. 29

November 21, 2025 3:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City has announced that the Madison Street Parking Garage will officially close on Dec. 29. A social media post from the city says the City Council approved a demolition contract at its meeting this week. A portion of the parking garage closed last month after an inspection “identified severe deterioration to

Report of sexual abuse leads to Jefferson City chase

November 21, 2025 11:50 AM Matthew Sanders

EDITOR’S NOTE: Charges against Jimmy Kenda were dropped after officers learned that the suspect gave a false identity. The suspect’s name will be released after formal charges are filed, police say. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A report of a man repeatedly harassing a woman at a gas station kicked off a high-speed pursuit early Friday

Jefferson City man faces child porn charges

November 20, 2025 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested and charged after authorities claimed he possessed and sent child pornography. Nathaniel Devalle, 19, was charged in Cole County with first-degree promoting child pornography and two counts of child porn possession. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date has

Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments on voter law changes

November 19, 2025 3:55 PM Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court convened Wednesday to hear arguments on two appeals related to voter laws. Both suits were filed by the NAACP and League of Women Voters in 2022 following the passage of House Bill No. 1878, which changed state rules related to elections, including sections dealing with voter registration,

Jefferson City Council approves East Elm Street project despite pushback from residents

November 17, 2025 7:32 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Jefferson City Council voted 7-2 in favor of a 48-unit apartment project on East Elm Street, which has received pushback from nearby residents. The proposal would be for a Preliminary Planned Unit Development Plan for property at 1740 East Elm St. The project calls for 12 apartment buildings, each containing four,

Jefferson City couple charged with child abuse after poor living conditions observed

November 13, 2025 8:11 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City couple was charged with child abuse after authorities observed poor living conditions at their home on Wednesday. Criminal summons were requested for Eric and Leslia Biesemeyer on Thursday. Bond was posted for both people and a court date is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Cole

Woman hurt in Jefferson City train crash

November 12, 2025 11:11 AM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A woman is recovering after a truck she was in hit a train in Jefferson City on Tuesday. A crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department said a driver hit the Union Pacific train at the tracks on Hughes Street near Industrial Drive just before 3 p.m. The release said

Jefferson City shooting victim’s family hold balloon release as they continue to demand answers

November 11, 2025 2:30 PM Erika McGuire

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of Erik Spencer II, who was shot and killed in the parking lot near the Old Navy on Missouri Boulevard, held a balloon release Tuesday afternoon to honor his life as they continue to call for justice. Spencer was killed on the evening of Nov. 1, and his family

No injuries reported in Holts Summit fire

November 11, 2025 7:16 PM Ryan Shiner

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after a house caught fire on Tuesday evening in Holts Summit. Firefighters responded to a home that caught fire on Callaway County Road 394 at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, according to Holts Summit Assistant Fire Chief Allen Wehmeyer. Wehmeyer said the fire started in the back of the

State leaders honor veterans at Missouri Capitol with new memorial obelisk

November 10, 2025 10:37 PM Haley Swaino

Missouri is paying tribute to its service members on Tuesday with the dedication of a new memorial obelisk honoring veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The event will also include a rededication of the Gulf War memorial obelisk, which now bears the conflict’s end date.

Veterans Day ceremonies planned across Mid-Missouri

November 11, 2025 5:45 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Several Veterans Day ceremonies will take place across Mid-Missouri Tuesday to honor those who served in the armed forces. The Missouri Office of Administration and the Missouri Veterans Commission will be unveiling the new memorial obelisk at the Missouri Veterans Memorial at 11 a.m. on the north side of the Capitol.