Jefferson City Archives

Jefferson City says it is working to improve city transparency

March 19, 2024 10:41 AM Morgan Buresh

Jefferson City is working to improve transparency for its residents, according to information on the city government website.

Jefferson City Fire Department trains to take on lithium battery fires

March 15, 2024 2:27 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

The Jefferson City Fire Department held training sessions this week to help prepare them to fight fires in electric cars and other lithium-ion batteries.

Jefferson City man charged with child sex crimes

March 15, 2024 2:39 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Thursday with several child sex crimes. Gary Owens, 58, was charged with two counts of first-degree child molestation, first-degree sodomy, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and incest. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. On Sunday, the victim

Veterans get vouchers for housing at Jefferson City church

March 14, 2024 5:42 PM Meghan Drakas

Central Missouri Community Action and the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital teamed up Thursday to connect eligible veterans with housing vouchers awarded by the Office of Housing and Urban Development.

Utility companies prepare for severe weather and widespread power outages

March 14, 2024 5:45 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri is once again bracing for severe weather Thursday afternoon, and local electric utilities have crews on standby. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking strong to severe storms Thursday night and into the evening that could bring large hail and a low chance for tornadoes. After more than 1,400 Mid-Missouri

Cole County Sheriff warns of scammers impersonating Sheriff’s Office

March 14, 2024 3:17 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler in a Thursday press release warned the public of scammers trying to impersonate his office. Wheeler said in the release that scammers are trying to call residents to tell them they have warrants for arrest in order to get them to pay the scammer over the

Storms cut power to thousands in Mid-Missouri

March 14, 2024 7:37 AM Erika McGuire, Gabrielle Teiner, Madison Stuerman

During early Thursday morning storms, several utility companies reported outages across Mid-Missouri.

Case review for woman accused of murdering toddler set for August

March 13, 2024 4:02 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge has further delayed a case review for a woman accused of murdering a toddler in 2018. Quatavia Givens was charged with first-degree murder, child abuse, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and abandoning a corpse in relation to the death of 4-year-old Darnell Gray in 2018.. She

Man charged with rape in Arkansas arrested in Jefferson City

March 13, 2024 6:17 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged with rape in Arkansas was arrested Wednesday in Jefferson City, according to a Wednesday press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. Daniel Cooley, 52, was charged in Missouri on Wednesday with being a fugitive from out of state. He is being held at the Cole

Jefferson City man seriously injured in Moniteau County crash

March 12, 2024 3:07 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man suffered serious injuries Tuesday morning in a crash in Moniteau County at the intersection of Highway 50 and Business 50, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash report states that a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier – driven by Michael Collins, 39 – hit a 2005

Department of Corrections Emergency Response Team faces criticism for “aggressive” actions

March 8, 2024 11:51 AM Morgan Buresh

Attorneys for the family of deceased prison inmate Othel Moore say there is a pattern of abuse in the Missouri Department of Corrections and want more information about the Corrections Emergency Response Team, known as CERT.

Stumpe running for Cole County circuit judge

March 8, 2024 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

An associate circuit judge who used to be Jefferson City’s municipal judge is seeking a higher job.

Attorneys for the family of Jefferson City prison inmate who died expect to file a lawsuit soon

March 7, 2024 4:31 AM Morgan Buresh, Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The attorneys for the family of Othel Moore, who died in the Jefferson City Correction Center back in December, are calling on the Missouri Department of Corrections to hand over its reports, video footage and names of staff involved in Moore’s death. The conference comes after four correction officers were fired Wednesday

Missouri Democrats give full list of locations for in-person voting for presidential primary

March 7, 2024 5:00 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Democratic Party in Missouri has released its full list of in-person polling locations for the 2024 presidential primary. The Missouri Legislature in 2022 designated a new party-run voting system for the presidential primary. Republicans switched to a caucus system, which was held on Saturday. Democratic voters can request a mail-in ballot

Four fired in death of Jefferson City prison inmate

March 6, 2024 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four prison workers have been fired after an internal investigation into the death of a 38-year-old man at Jefferson City Correctional Center. Othel Moore, 38, died in the Jefferson City Correctional Center on Dec. 8, according to the Missouri Department of Corrections. The Cole County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an independent

Man accused in Cole County stabbing charged with attempted murder

March 6, 2024 2:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man who was accused of stabbing another man in the neck on Monday night has been charged with attempted murder. Fredy Navichoc-Putzul, 22, was charged with first-degree attempted murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment is set

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should local governments give big corporations tax breaks?

March 6, 2024 2:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

Unilever on Tuesday hosted dignitaries and the media for news about the expansion of its Jefferson City facilities.

Jefferson City’s council meeting comes to standstill after racist comments on stream

March 5, 2024 4:39 PM Nia Hinson

Monday night’s Jefferson City Council meeting came to a standstill after racist and antisemitic comments could be heard in the council chambers.

Man accused of Cole County stabbing arrested in Springfield

March 5, 2024 2:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 22-year-old man who was accused of a Cole County stabbing on Monday night was arrested in Springfield, according to a Tuesday press release from the Cole County Sheriff’s Office. The release states Fredy Navichoc-Putzul is accused of attempted murder and armed criminal action. Charges have not yet appeared on Casenet.

74-year-old woman seriously injured in Cole County crash

March 5, 2024 8:58 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 74-year-old Jefferson City woman suffered serious injuries in a crash on Tuesday on Route C in Cole County at Rumsey Lane, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2021 International HV507SFA truck – driven by Jacob Kemper, 20, of Jefferson City – tried