Jefferson City Archives

Boone County’s new Missouri Senate district could lead to party switch

March 14, 2022 10:16 AM Molly Stawinoga

Several other Mid-Missouri districts would see shifts if the tentative map is put into place.

Jefferson City School District announces new superintendent

March 14, 2022 6:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Current JC Schools Deputy Superintendent’s experience includes 11 years as superintendent,
principal at elementary, middle and high school levels, and classroom teacher

Police arrest one after Jefferson City gun incidents

March 14, 2022 11:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Police say an alleged shooter went to the same home twice over two nights over the weekend.

Fire officials encourage checking smoke detectors on daylight saving

March 13, 2022 7:30 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials say as many turned the clocks forward Sunday, it is also a great opportunity for people to change their home smoke alarm batteries. Smoke detectors are an important part of home fire safety and save hundreds of lives each year. “Take this time when they’re changing their clocks change their smoke

Jefferson City residents displaced after duplex fire

March 13, 2022 3:07 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple Jefferson City residents were displaced after a duplex fire on Saturday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Jefferson City Fire Department was called to a duplex fire along Riverside Drive and found flames shooting out of the basement garage. According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, everyone inside the

Jefferson City free gas giveaway event on Saturday

March 12, 2022 3:53 AM Ben Fein

The Evangelism Department of the Missouri Western Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction has partnered with the Jefferson City Church of God in Christ to host a gas giveaway, set to giveaway $1,250 in free gas.

Montana man gets probation after being charged with parental kidnapping

March 11, 2022 8:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Montana man who was charged with parental kidnapping in Jefferson City is now on probation.

Winter storm closes dozens of schools Friday

March 11, 2022 11:26 AM Erika McGuire

Schools in Mid-Missouri have seen a flurry of snow days since the calendar turned, including another on Friday as inches of fluff fell overnight.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Traffic resumes on Interstate 70 east of Columbia after wreck

March 11, 2022 5:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm in Mid-Missouri.

Capital Region Medical Center notifies individuals of a December cybersecurity incident

March 11, 2022 3:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Capital Region Medical Center is notifying individuals that a third party may have compromised their personal information in a December 2021 cybersecurity incident.

Fire at Jefferson City Probation and Parole Office causes major damage

March 10, 2022 6:07 AM Zachary Farwell

An early morning fire Thursday at the Missouri Probation and Parole Office in Jefferson City caused serious damage to the building.

Future educators look beyond low starting wages as Gov. Parson calls for higher teacher wages

March 9, 2022 6:35 PM Chanel Porter

Teachers in Missouri have the lowest starting salary in the country and Gov. Mike Parson wants to give some of those educators a $13,000 raise, but it would need approval from lawmakers.

Jefferson City man accused of attempted robbery with BB gun makes first court appearance

March 9, 2022 9:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after he threatened a woman at a gas station.

Advocates set sights on accessible voting, education on Disability Rights Legislative Day

March 9, 2022 5:16 PM Hannah Falcon

People from all over the state of all abilities gathered in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda to make their voices heard on the 21st Annual Disability Rights Legislative Day.

Trooper charged for allegedly falsifying race info, searches on traffic stop reports

March 9, 2022 3:10 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper faces charges for allegedly lying on traffic stop reports. Special prosecutor Kelly King charged Master Sergeant Zach Czerniewski with 12 crimes across Montgomery and Cooper counties. Czerniewski faces ten charges in Montgomery County and two in Cooper County. The patrol said it began an

Jefferson City firefighters respond to house fire

March 9, 2022 8:20 AM Zachary Farwell

The cause of a Jefferson City house fire was under investigation Wednesday morning.

Staff hopeful penitentiary’s historic housing unit will boost Jefferson City economy

March 8, 2022 10:16 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Penitentiary’s historic Housing Unit four has once again opened its doors for tours after a tornado in 2019 caused it to shut down. The tornado that hit Jefferson City in 2019, destroyed many homes and businesses, including the key portions of the Missouri state penitentiary, destroying the roof of housing unit