Jefferson City Archives

$7 million lottery ticket sold at Columbia supermarket

January 5, 2022 9:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The winner later claimed the prize at Lottery headquarters in Jefferson City on Dec. 23.

Audrain County armed robbery suspect arrested in Jefferson City

January 5, 2022 9:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Audrain County armed robbery suspect was arrested in Jefferson City following a weeks-long investigation.

Helias High School placed on 10 minute lockdown while law enforcement searched for a suspect

January 5, 2022 8:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Helias Catholic High School was on a brief lockdown for 10 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Helias Catholic used a lockdown procedure to secure the interior of the school building out of an abundance of caution while law enforcement officials conducted an operation in the surrounding neighborhood. Jefferson City police

Missouri legislators speak out on the upcoming 2021 general assembly session

January 5, 2022 7:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

As lawmakers return to the capital, bills ranging from redistricting, education, funding, all the way to vaccine mandates are expected to be debated.

Capital Region says patient information accessed in data breach

January 5, 2022 12:41 PM Matthew Sanders

The provider took its network down Dec. 17 after noticing suspicious activity, Capital Region said previously.

Fuel spill closes Highway 54 E at Ellis Blvd in Jefferson City

January 4, 2022 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A fuel spill caused by a wreck has closed Highway 54 east at Ellis Blvd. in Jefferson City. Officials say drivers need to find alternate routes. The crash was reported just before nine. Traffic doesn’t appear impacted by the crash. But one lane has been closed. It’s unclear how long clean-up

City of Columbia, Salvation Army to open temporary warming centers due to winter weather

January 4, 2022 6:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The city of Columbia and the Salvation Army are opening warming centers due to extreme low temperatures forecasted for Thursday.

MONDAY UPDATE: Boone County reports over 1,000 active coronavirus cases; highest number of active cases since Dec. 2020

January 3, 2022 3:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Jefferson City man pleads guilty to two counts of sex crimes involving a child

January 3, 2022 4:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man has entered a guilty plea to two counts of sexual misconduct involving a child according to the Cole County prosecutor.

Public works crews clear roads during season’s first winter storm

January 1, 2022 8:47 PM Hannah Falcon

As ice settled overnight on the roads of Mid-Missouri, crews in Columbia and Jefferson City took out their snow plows and salt trucks to treat the roads.

Missouri adds available COVID-19 testing options after a sharp increase in demand

January 1, 2022 2:06 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the increase in COVID-19 activity and the introduction of the Omicron variant, there has been a sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 testing. “In addition to staying current on COVID vaccinations and boosters, getting tested is a key step the public can take to protect others, particularly as Missourians are

Jefferson City Police Department proposes hiring incentives to combat staffing shortage

December 30, 2021 3:33 PM Molly Stawinoga

The Public Safety Committee unanimously voted Thursday morning to move forward with hiring incentives.

Agencies keeping watch for possible New Year’s weekend winter storm

December 29, 2021 11:47 AM Kennedy Miller

A winter storm is expected to hit the region this weekend, bringing chances for snow and ice along with brutal winter cold, forecasters say.

Coronavirus hospitalizations increase in Missouri

December 29, 2021 11:32 AM Hannah Falcon

More Missourians are catching and being hospitalized with COVID-19 as a new variant spreads across the country.

Capital Region Medical Center warns of possible long wait times

December 29, 2021 9:56 AM Matthew Sanders

The hospital shut down its internet and phone network on Dec. 17 after detecting suspicious activity, Capital Region has said.

Filing period ends for Jefferson City Council election

December 28, 2021 8:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The filing period has ended for Jefferson City Council candidates.

Patrol completes investigation of Post-Dispatch

December 28, 2021 6:28 AM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has completed an investigation of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that began after a journalist exposed a state database flaw. Patrol Capt. John Hotz told the Post-Dispatch Monday that results of the investigation were turned over to Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson. It remains unclear

Residents will need to use special bags, cans to dispose of items

December 25, 2021 10:50 PM Joushua Blount

Christmas day is coming to an end, and this holiday comes with a lot of clean-up. As folks are preparing to throw out wrapping paper, boxes and more, there are a few things the cities of Columbia and Jefferson city want residents to be aware of.

Omicron variant found in Mid-Missouri

December 24, 2021 5:54 PM Hannah Falcon

Omicron, the highly-contagious COVID-19 variant, has been found in Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and other Missouri cities through wastewater surveillance, according to the Department of Health and Senior Services.

Two new motions filed in court case of Jefferson City woman accused of killing 4-year-old

December 23, 2021 8:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of murdering a Jefferson City child is asking to be released on bond. The request is one of two motions filed by Quatavia Givens’ attorneys this week. She is accused of killing four-year-old Darnell Gray in 2018 and then trying to cover it up. The second is asking