Jefferson City Archives

Missouri River race canceled with storms in forecast

August 2, 2023 12:05 PM Grace Pankey

The 18th annual Missouri River 340 race was canceled Wednesday as paddlers passed through Jefferson City on their way from Kansas City to St. Charles.

LU to increase number of triple and quad rooms as housing becomes hard to find on campus

August 2, 2023 7:42 PM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators for Lincoln University held a meeting Wednesday, with the topic of student housing being the top item to address. The board voted to increase the number of triple and quad rooms in order to combat the lack of available housing. LU President John Moseley says the school

Food vendors at Cole County Fair pass inspection

August 2, 2023 6:06 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) All four food stands for the Jefferson City Jaycees Fair passed an inspection by the Cole County Health Department on Monday. Vendors included Cajun Catfish, RJ’s Real Italian Ice and PBJ Happee Day Shows, which is operating a hamburger stand and taco stand. View the inspection below. 2023-Jaycees-Fair-Inspections-7.31.23Download The Cole County

First responders, Cole County Fair organizers prepare for heavy rain

August 1, 2023 9:56 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ahead of severe thunderstorms head towards Mid-Missouri, the Jefferson City Jaycees Fair is working with local first responders to keep fairgoers safe. “Every night we have a meeting behind the building with Emergency Management and Sheriff’s Department, First Aid, and all of that stuff,” Fair Chairmen Derred Scheperle said. The Cole

Cole County Public Works to replace pipes after fuel leak

August 1, 2023 3:54 PM Avery Roehler

Cole County Public Works continues to work in the area of a fuel leak that happened last week at Lincoln University’s Alan T. Busby Farm.

All rides at Cole County Fair pass inspection

July 31, 2023 9:41 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) All 31 rides at the Jefferson City Jaycees Fair passed inspection in March. The rides – owned PBJ Hapee Days Shows – were inspected Feb. 24, according to the Amusement Ride Safety Inspection Report. The inspection report was approved March 20. View the full report below. 2023-07-28-PBJ-Shows-2023-Annual-Inspections-for-KMIZDownload The Cole County Fair

Driver in 2022 Cole County bus crash pleads guilty, sentenced to probation

July 31, 2023 8:57 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bus driver who allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed a bus filled with children in Cole County last year pleaded guilty last week. Thomas Babbit, 64, of Boonville, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 25, to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and driving a

No injuries reported in Jefferson City church fire

July 31, 2023 2:50 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Monday fire at Unitarian Universalist Church in Jefferson City, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Fire Department. JCFD was dispatched to the church in the 1000 block of Northeast Drive. Fire crews quickly had the fire under control and determined that no

Jefferson City firefighters extinguish roof fire

July 27, 2023 8:55 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City Fire Department put out a fire on the roof of a business Thursday morning.

Inmate dies at Jefferson City Correctional Center

July 26, 2023 5:11 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Corrections announced in a press release that one of its inmates died Wednesday at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. James Shinneman died. He was 42. He was serving three years for third-degree domestic assault, two counts of failure to register as a sex offender while residing within

Home Dedication Ceremony held for veteran who lost home in 2019 Jefferson City tornado

July 26, 2023 3:40 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Jefferson City, Mo (KMIZ) The River City Habitat for Humanity dedicated a home on Wednesday to a local veteran who lost his home in the 2019 Jefferson City tornado. The tornado rolled through Jefferson City with 160 mph winds and left a path of destruction. Homes and businesses were destroyed and more than 20 people

Three children hurt in Cole County crash

July 26, 2023 11:02 AM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Jefferson City children and a woman suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night in the 5000 block of Roling Road. A RAVE alert was issued for the crash at 11:24 p.m. to say traffic would be delayed in the area. The crash occurred at 11 p.m. and traffic

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you plan on doing any outdoor activities during the heatwave?

July 26, 2023 2:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the impending heat coming on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures have chances to reach dangerous levels, with air temperatures likely eclipsing 100 degrees the next few days and the heat index nearing 110 degrees. Do you plan on doing

Crews still working to clean Cole County diesel fuel leak

July 25, 2023 10:38 AM Avery Roehler

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews continue to clean a diesel fuel leak Tuesday morning in a creek near the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm. Cole County Public Works told ABC 17 News there is no danger to the public. They are also not sure exactly how long it will take to fully clean. The

Cole County residents voting on library tax increase

July 25, 2023 11:30 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri voters in certain counties can now go out to the polls for the August elections.

Driver not hurt after crash with utility pole in Jefferson City

July 25, 2023 8:55 AM Madison Stuerman

Due to the downed power lines traffic for both the eastbound and westbound lanes were diverted for around an hour. Police said this is when they learned of another car had hit the downed power lines before the pickup truck.

Diesel fuel leak reported in Cole County, found in creek near Lincoln University farm

July 24, 2023 5:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works announced in a Monday afternoon release that a diesel fuel leak appeared in a creek on the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm south of Jefferson City. Public Works said that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources was alerted by Lincoln University staff about a diesel fuel

Jefferson City Fire extinguishes apartment fire Sunday evening

July 23, 2023 6:45 PM abc17news-Newsroom

Jefferson City Fire Department continues to work a building fire Sunday evening to put out any remaining hot spots.

School volunteer charged with child sex crimes bonds out of jail

July 21, 2023 8:23 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A volunteer at a private school in Jefferson City who is accused of multiple child sex crimes has bonded out of jail. Jennifer Cecil, 41, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree statutory rape, second-degree statutory sodomy and having sexual contact with a student. An arraignment was waived Friday and a

Cole County EMS breaks ground on new headquarters

July 21, 2023 5:45 AM Isabella Roberts

Cole County EMS celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters at Adams and McCarty streets near the county jail on Friday.