Person of interest in Lazy Gators shooting arrested on drug charges
One person is still in custody on unrelated charges following a shooting that killed one at Lazy Gators late Saturday night.
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One person displaced after Jefferson City house fire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City home caught fire early Friday morning. According to a news release, the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to the home in the 2300 block of St. Louis Road just after 6 a.m. Firefighters found smoke and fire coming from the back of the house. Fire officials said the
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Columbia hires additional lifeguards, still dealing with staffing shortages
Mike Griggs, Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation said the department was able to hire an additional three lifeguards after a class with 12 candidates.
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Fire, medical officials warn of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning
Officials with both the Jefferson City Fire Department and MU Health are warning residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, after two died in Callaway County due to poisoning.
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Patrol reviewing claims that lawmaker had sex as on-duty cop
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Highway Patrol is reviewing claims that a state lawmaker had sex with a drunk 19 year old while serving as a police officer in 2015. A spokesman on Thursday said a local prosecutor asked the patrol to investigate 42-year-old Republican Rep. Chad Perkins. A local police chief also went
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Jefferson City police officer suffers minor injuries during Wednesday night assault
A Jefferson City police officer suffered minor injuries during an assault Wednesday night.
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Police arrest sex offender suspected of trying to entice child
The Jefferson City Police Department says officers arrested a registered sex offender that tried multiple times to communicate with a child.
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Charges filed against man accused of threatening Jefferson City school bus driver
The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against a man accused of threatening a school bus driver in Jefferson City on Tuesday morning.
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Jefferson City pools ready for holiday weekend, Columbia struggles with staffing
The Jefferson City Parks and Recreation department is preparing to open pools for Memorial Day Weekend.
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Jefferson City discusses possible new parking garage downtown
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works has been working on a proposal to purchase new land near the Capitol for another downtown parking garage. The Jefferson City council members met Monday evening during a work session meeting, where Public Works director, Matt Morasch, said he wanted to inform council members of the plans
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Jefferson City teen charged in connection to Arkansas homicide
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City teen was arrested in connection with an Arkansas murder. 19-year-old Travis Barker was arrested Friday in Salem, Arkansas. Prosecutors charged him Monday with first-degree murder. Barker is the third suspect arrested in connection to the death of David Lee Stansbury. He will be formally indicted Tuesday.
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Gov. Parson appoints Judge Robin Ransom as next Missouri Supreme Court Judge
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Judge Robin Ransom as the next Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Watch the event replay in the player below. Judge Ransom will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Laura Denvir Stith in early March. “Appointing a judge to the Supreme
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Rebuilding from tornado damage still underway in Jefferson City two years later
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Just before midnight on May 22, 2019, an EF-3 tornado hit Mid-Missouri, ripping roofs off of homes, downing trees and powerlines and changing the lives of hundreds of people. Two years later, and rebuilding is still underway. There are still 12 buildings that need to be torn down in the city,
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New leaders chosen for Helias Catholic High School
JEFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Dicoese of Jefferson City announced a new principal and a new president for Helias Catholic High School. According to a news release, leaders appointed John Knight as president and Spencer Allen as principal, effective July 1. Knight has more than 30 years of experience in Catholic education, according to the
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Jefferson City leaders document two years since EF3 tornado
Jefferson City community leaders and organizations will be holding a Restoring Hope Press Conference on Friday morning to document the anniversary of the EF3 tornado, which hit the city two years ago.
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Two people charged after alleged assault in Jefferson City Aldi’s parking lot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are charged after an alleged assault in the parking lot of an Aldi. According to court documents, the victim asked Jesssica Barton and Mikael Tice for a ride. The three people traveled to Aldi’s when the victim got out of the vehicle and Tice got out of the vehicle
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Lincoln University names interim president
John B. Moseley will head the university on an interim basis, according to a news release.
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Jefferson City police investigate robbery, assault
The Jefferson City Police Department is investigating after someone was reportedly assaulted during a robbery Tuesday afternoon.
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THEN AND NOW: Tornado path video shows recovery progress in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Saturday, May 22 will mark two years since an EF-3 tornado left a path of destruction between Eldon and Jefferson City. The above drone footage from 2019 and 2021 shows how far efforts to rebuild the capital city have come. On Sunday, ABC 17’s Connor Hirsch returns to some of the areas hit
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Jefferson City man arrested in Cooper County after traffic stop leads to drug seizure
COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces multiple charges Tuesday after a violation on Interstate 70 in Cooper County leads to a drug and money seizure and the recovery of a stolen gun. According to a tweet by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, William James was pulled over in a2015 Dodge Challenger
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