Jefferson City Archives

Jefferson City Council approves demolition for building damaged by tornado

October 6, 2020 7:40 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a demolition project for a building on East Capitol Avenue during its Monday night meeting.

Afternoon motorcycle wreck on Highway 50/63 sends driver to hospital

October 5, 2020 4:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday afternoon, a motorcycle wreck on Highway 50/63 sent the driver to the hospital with serious injuries. According to the Jefferson City Police Department’s traffic crash release, the driver was traveling westbound on the 6900 block of Highway 50/63 near Militia drive when the driver laid the motorcycle down and

Gov. Parson completes isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19

October 4, 2020 3:58 PM Sydney Olsen

A spokesperson for the governor announced Sunday Governor Parson finished isolation on Saturday according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Family of JC Manor resident finally reunite with mother following new COVID-19 guidelines

October 1, 2020 5:33 PM Connor Hirsch

The news that residents could finally see their family brought Olivia Barklage’s mother to tears, who has been a resident of the home for about a year. She called Barklage to tell her the news.

Missouri purchases 4 saliva-based testing machines

September 30, 2020 2:57 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is scheduled to hold a state COVID-19 briefing Wednesday afternoon from the Governor’s Mansion.

Rapid testing could bring kids back into the classroom

September 30, 2020 11:51 AM Zola Crowder

President Donald Trump announced a plan to make rapid COVID-19 available for students and teachers but it’s unclear if the plan will have any effect for CPS.

Cole County probable court statement: 2 arrested in Jefferson City after armed robbery, one at large

September 29, 2020 11:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A probable cause statement out of Cole County alleges three people of an armed robbery on Monday in Jefferson City. According to court documents, three people robbed the victim on the 100 block of E. Franklin. In the documents, Michael Scaife, Amanda Sims and Daimian Smith were riding in a vehicle

Missouri Supreme Court rules against Columbia man in arson case

September 29, 2020 10:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man acquitted of paying someone to set a home on fire will not get a new trial in a lawsuit connected to the incident. The Supreme Court of Missouri ruled against a request today from lawyers for Mehrdad Fotoohighiam. A jury in Boone County found him not guilty last

A jump in absentee votes does not mean a change in election outcome

September 29, 2020 6:49 PM Sydney Olsen

It has been one week since mail-in ballots were sent out and absentee voting began in Missouri. Both Cole and Boone Counties have already seen a large amount of people vote absentee.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Environmental Health issues violation report on AMF Town and Country Lanes; Boone County adds 3 COVID-19 deaths

September 29, 2020 11:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

JC Schools virtual learning provider, parents report challenging start yet smooth first month

September 29, 2020 6:39 PM Connor Hirsch

According to school board documents 1,363 students are enrolled. That is larger than 75% of the districts in Missouri.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Mid-Missouri school districts confirm COVID-19 cases among students and teachers

September 28, 2020 11:52 AM Zach Boetto

Some Mid-Missouri school districts have been hit with new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks leading officials to tap into safety protocols from local health departments.

Victim expected to survive after Jefferson City shooting

September 27, 2020 7:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Police Department said one person was shot early Sunday morning.

Capitol dome to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters

September 27, 2020 8:52 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson has ordered both the Capitol Dome and the Governor’s Mansion to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters and ahead of National Fire Prevention Week.

Jefferson City police report thefts from vehicles

September 26, 2020 7:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Police Department is warning residents to be careful with their property in the coming week during the annual city wide cleanup.

One injured in Jefferson City house fire

September 25, 2020 12:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Jefferson City Fire Department said crews were sent to a house fire in the 400 block of Marshall Street a little after 7:30 a.m.

Jefferson City business reports losing customers after deciding to require masks as cases rise

September 24, 2020 6:37 PM Connor Hirsch

As COVID-19 continues to spread across Mid-Missouri, some businesses are taking extra precautions to protect customers and employees.

Health Department: ‘Isolating is different than quarantining’

September 24, 2020 1:55 PM Ben Fein

After Governor Mike Parson revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, he announced he would be in isolation for 10 days. This caused some confusion as to how long one must quarantine if contracting the virus.

Two arrested in connection with 2017 Jefferson City killing

September 24, 2020 1:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two more suspects have been arrested in a 2017 downtown Jefferson City killing, police said Thursday. Robert Farrow, 27, was arrested within the last week in Milwaukee, police said. Devon Skinner, 25, was arrested in St. Louis. Each man was arrested on a warrant for unlawful use of a weapon, armed

Holts Summit teen pleads not guilty in Jefferson City killing

September 22, 2020 10:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Devin Schrimpf pleaded not guilty on Sept. 1 in the murder of Marquise Conley, 18.