Free national teen defensive driving program coming to Jefferson City
B.R.A.K.E.S, a national teen defensive driving program, is coming to Jefferson City this weekend.
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Five businesses fail alcohol compliance checks in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Alcohol compliance checks were conducted Thursday evening in Jefferson City. Members of the Jefferson City Police Department, the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and the Jefferson City Council for Drug Free Youth conducted the checks at various businesses throughout the city. Five-out-of-14 businesses failed to properly identify underage purchasers,
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Jefferson City police say gel balls used to hit people outside state office building
Small balls filled with gel or water were used to hit people this week outside a state office building in downtown Jefferson City, police said Friday.
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Jefferson City Board of Education approves highest teacher raise in 15 years
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education unanimously approved the budget for fiscal year 2024. The budget will include a $1,3000 increase to teacher salaries, the largest in 15 years. Portions of the budget will also go to a series of upcoming projects including the early childhood learning center, Bel Air Elementary and Thorpe Gordon Elementary.
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JCPD investigating after several people ‘hit with projectiles’ near Truman Building
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department is investigating several people being “hit with projectiles” Tuesday afternoon near the Harry S Truman Building. Officers are not sure yet what the projectiles were, but did not believe they were pellets or paintballs because of the lack of distinctive marks left behind, JCPD Lt. David
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Five people charged after ‘weapons offense’ and arrest at Walmart
Cole County prosecutors charged five people with weapon offenses and stealing after an apparent dustup that ended in a Walmart parking lot Sunday.
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Juveniles detained after gun, drugs found in Jefferson City
Police found a handgun and drugs and detained three juveniles Sunday in Jefferson City after a report of shots fired.
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Five people arrested after weapons offense in Jefferson City Sunday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police arrested five people after a weapons offense involving two handguns Sunday afternoon. At about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson City Police responded to a scene in the 2800 block of Sue Drive. Police did not go into detail about the offense that lead to the investigation. A victim provided
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Moniteau County man charged after allegedly threatening to kill judge, prosecutor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man who was recently released from jail was arrested again on Wednesday after a witness told law enforcement that the man planned to kill a judge and prosecutor. Kody Sidebottom, 27, is charged with two counts of tampering with a judicial officer. He is being held without bond
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Empty house in Jefferson City destroyed by fire
An empty house was destroyed in a fire in Jefferson City on Wednesday.
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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services discuss marijuana microbusiness licenses
JEFFERSON CITY Mo (KMIZ) On Wednesday morning, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services met to go over the process and timeline for awarding marijuana microbusiness licenses. The licenses are a way for underrepresented individuals to legally engage in the marijuana market. The department will provide six licenses to each of the eight Missouri
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OSHA settles workplace death case with Moniteau County construction company
A Moniteau County construction company will pay thousands of dollars to a federal agency over a worker’s death last year.
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Former Cole County deputy’s discrimination case dismissed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Cole County Sheriff’s deputy’s discrimination lawsuit against the county has been dismissed without prejudice. Cole County filed a motion to dismiss on June 9, and it was granted Thursday. David Barrett filed a lawsuit in June 2022, alleging he was fired due to racial discrimination. According to previous reporting,
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can your budget withstand utility rate increases?
Many households across Mid-Missouri this summer will pay more to stay cool.
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Jury trial dates set for man accused of killing classmate in 1991
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial is scheduled to being in December for a Fulton man accused of killing his Russellville classmate in 1991. William “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
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Utility rates on the rise across Central Missouri
Mid-Missourians are seeing electric rate increases from three major utility providers this summer.
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LU reaccredited by Higher Learning Commission
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University was given a 10-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, according to a Wednesday press release from the school. The report from the HLC found the University met all criteria for accreditation, reaffirming its accredited status until the 2032-2033 school year. Lincoln has been accredited by the HLC since 1926.
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Local charities try to help seniors, others keep cool as summer gets hotter
Mid-Missouri charities are helping the elderly and others get air conditioning as the hot summer months approach.
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Jefferson City man charged with forgery, allegedly stole more than $17,000
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with four counts of forgery after allegedly cashing fraudulent checks totaling more than $17,000. Justin Trim, 32, is not in custody, according to the Cole County Jail. A warrant was requested Tuesday, according to Casenet. On Feb. 24, Jefferson City police spoke with a
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Jefferson City man charged after allegedly hitting woman with tequila bottle
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with domestic assault and other felonies after allegedly hitting a woman in the head with a tequila bottle and shoving another. Marcus-Aaron Kopp, 31, is charged with first-degree domestic assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of armed-criminal action and
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