Jefferson City Archives

Insurance claims climb past $150 million from 2019 tornado damage

May 22, 2020 11:46 AM Lucas Geisler

Missouri insurance companies took in more than $150 million in claims related to damage from the tornado that hit Miller and Cole counties last year.

Average deaths per day from COVID-19 dropping in Missouri

May 21, 2020 7:53 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The average number of people dying from COVID-19 in Missouri continues to drop from its mid-month peak. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 30 more deaths on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 661 since the pandemic first hit the state in March. It is the third time this

No charges against officer in deadly Jefferson City shooting

May 21, 2020 12:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County prosecuting attorney said Wednesday that he will not file charges against a Jefferson City police officer who fatally shot a suspect last month.

Jefferson City School District spends $2.7 million on tornado repairs

May 20, 2020 5:33 PM Deborah Kendrick

Construction to Jefferson City School District properties is complete after damage from the tornado that ripped through the city in last May.

Jefferson City boy killed in Cole County crash

May 20, 2020 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A 12-year-old Jefferson City boy was killed in a crash at a Highway 50 intersection in Cole County on Wednesday.

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Health official: New COVID-19 cases might increase as reopening continues

May 18, 2020 4:03 PM Amber Tabeling

Many Mid-Missouri counties are seeing fewer or no active COVID-19 cases two weeks after a statewide stay-at-home order expired, but local health officials said an increase is expected.

Woman pulled from burning Jefferson City home dies

May 15, 2020 4:00 PM Matthew Sanders

Officials have not identified the woman, who was found unconscious in a bedroom of a home on Dunford Street.

High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district

May 14, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Crews to install new stop signs at Cole County intersection

May 13, 2020 7:08 PM Katie Greathouse

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Next week crews will install new stop signs to improve the safety of an intersection in Cole County. The Cole County Public Works Department plans to install the stop signs on S. Country Club Drive at Scruggs Station Road on Tuesday. This will turn it into an all-way stop intersection. The

Jefferson City man accused in 2018 shooting

May 13, 2020 11:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Callaway County deputies arrested a Jefferson City man last week on suspicion of forcing his way into a residence and shooting a man who lived there in 2018.

Jefferson City woman critical after house fire

May 12, 2020 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City woman remained in critical condition Tuesday after firefighters pulled her from a burning house.

Man accused of early morning Jefferson City shooting faces multiple felonies

May 12, 2020 4:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors charged a 20-year-old man in connection with an early morning shooting that damaged multiple vehicles.

Jefferson City seeks input on Missouri State Penitentiary redevelopment plans

May 12, 2020 8:00 AM Katie Greathouse

Jefferson City leaders want the public’s input on two redevelopment proposals for part of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary site.

Jefferson City firefighters rescue woman from house fire

May 11, 2020 9:33 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was taken to the hospital after a fire in Jefferson City on Monday night. The Jefferson City Fire Department was dispatched to a home in the 200 block of Dunford Street around 7:25 p.m. According to a news release, firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from

JC Parks youth baseball, softball practices to start Monday

May 11, 2020 5:40 AM Brittany Wiley

JC Parks youth baseball and softball practices will start Monday after several sports seasons were delayed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri legislature passes $35 billion budget, major cuts avoided by potential federal dollars

May 8, 2020 9:42 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Senate and House of Representatives passed a $35.2 billion budget Friday hours before their 6 p.m. deadline. State Rep. Kip Kendrick, the ranking member on the House Budget Committee, said about $10 billion comes from general revenue, another $10 billion comes from other funds and $14.7 billion comes from

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone, Callaway report no new cases

May 7, 2020 5:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Parson checks on Jefferson City businesses after COVID-19 reopening

May 7, 2020 1:48 PM Amber Tabeling

Gov. Mike Parson made two stops to businesses in Jefferson City on Thursday morning to check in after the state lifted many COVID-19-related restrictions this week.

‘Serious incident’ in Jefferson City was false alarm

May 7, 2020 9:50 AM Matthew Sanders

First responders in Jefferson City are working a “serious incident” but it isn’t clear what the incident is.

Families still searching for housing after Jefferson City tornado

May 6, 2020 8:29 PM Sydney Olsen

Nearly one year after a tornado ripped through Jefferson City, local groups are still working to find housing for families and individuals who lost their homes.