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No one is hurt after bullets hit a Jefferson City home. Police were called to the Oxford Drive area early Saturday morning. They say shots were fired following a disturbance at a large party. No one was injured. So far, no one is in custody.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department responded to a couple of crashes Monday morning. The first was a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 7:19 a.m. in the 3400 block of Highway 50 West. A black 2018 Jeep – driven by Daniel Wolken, 30, of Jefferson City was in the left lane when The post Jefferson City police respond to two Monday morning crashes appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

JEFFERSON CITY − A Jefferson City woman faces seven charges after she was accused of using a box knife in a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning. Tiffany Harris, 33, is charged with first-degree domestic assault, first-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Port Arthur — Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso tells KFDM/Fox 4 News that a shooting in a vacant store at the Jefferson City Shopping Center was accidental. The shooting was reported at about midnight in the 3300 block of Twin City Highway. Police from Port Arthur and Groves responded. They found a man with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken by Acadian Ambulance to CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital. His injuries not believed to be serious.

The Jefferson City government and Missouri Primary Care Association have reached a deal for the association to buy 1.75 acres of Missouri State Penitentiary land for redevelopment. The post Jefferson City sells chunk of Missouri State Penitentiary site appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

JEFFERSON CITY − Pavement repairs, guardrail improvements and signal detection work will begin on various roads in Jefferson City Tuesday. Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will work overnight, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. During this time, roads may be narrowed to one lane. Work is scheduled to be complete by April 14.

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance involving a box knife early Sunday morning at a home on the 5600 block of Ravenwood Drive. According to a press release from the Cole County Sheriff, the 911 caller reported a woman forced herself into the home and attacked the caller's The post Jefferson City woman charged after alleged assault involving a box knife appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

JEFFERSON CITY — A home in Jefferson City was struck by gunfire early Saturday morning. According to a release from the Jefferson City Police Department, at 4:00 a.m., officers responded to the 3800 block of Oxford Drive to investigate a weapons offense. The initial investigation found that a disturbance...

April is National Soy Foods Month and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) is celebrating the benefits of soy foods by hosting two events to highlight the commodity. Soy foods range from traditional soy-based foods such as tofu, edamame and miso to well know products including soy milk, soy nutrition bars and soy-based meat alternatives to soybean oil.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police, along with the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tabacco Control and the Jefferson City Council for Drug Free Youth, tested 14 total businesses on alcohol law compliance. Of those 14, five businesses failed to check for identifications. The five businesses that failed are Xpress Liquor on Ellis Boulevard, The post Five Jefferson City businesses fail alcohol compliance checks appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

Three teens are injured, one seriously, in an ATV crash in Benton County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 13-year-old boy from Jefferson City was driving the ATV just west of the town of Lincoln on Sunday afternoon when he made a sharp turn, ejecting himself and his two passengers.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City official told ABC 17 News that the city plans to use $2,113,169 in the Community Revitalization Grant to improve the neighborhood near the old state penitentiary. The neighborhood services supervisor said the city plans to use the funding to remove asbestos from the MSP buildings. Demolition of empty and abandoned The post Jefferson City to use revitalization grant to improve area affected by 2019 tornado appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The first day of break for Mid-Missouri schools fell on Saturday for the University of Missouri, Columbia Public Schools and Jefferson City Schools. Often, the month of March proves to be one of the busiest for travel. And with 2023 travel numbers up, this year is no different according to the TSA’s The post Travel increases during spring break as popular destinations have safety concerns appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

The Jefferson City Council will meet tomorrow night. The Council will consider for approval the plans and specifications, ordering bids, form of contract and setting a public hearing for construction of a 100-foot by 100-foot hangar at the Jefferson Municipal Airport. Additionally, the Council will also consider for approval the Market-to-Market Relay for May 20th.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday, Jefferson City Local 671 will meet with the City Council to negotiate their contract. With money from the public safety tax passed in November, discussions will focus on a progressive pay plan. At a time when public safety recruitment is on a downward trend, this discussion is especially important. James The post Jefferson City Council and firefighters to negotiate contracts appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

A Jefferson City man faces charges of stalking and harassment. 34 – year old Jeffrey Hayes is accused of ‘swatting’ his victims. That’s where someone calls police and prompts a large officer response. Hayes allegedly sent threatening e-mails, texts and other messages to several victims. He’s also accused of sending a death threat to a city official. Investigators say the incident started over a relationship.

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft alleging he illegally blocked an initiative petition. In the Cole County lawsuit, Harry "Chip" Cooper says he submitted two initiative petitions with enough signatures. The lawsuit alleges Ashcroft's office rejected the petitions after the deadline and did not provide a The post Columbia man files lawsuit against Secretary of State for allegedly blocking initiative petition appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

Born in Jefferson City, Missouri in 1918, on Friday, Retired Colonel Bill Wheeler turned 105 years old yesterday. Nate and Belinda Shaffer hosted a luncheon at Wiley’s Championship BBQ. Family, friends, and representatives from Fort Stewart were on hand to celebrate this true American hero. Colonel Wheeler also received a gold medal of appreciation from Chatham County and letter from Governor Brian Kemp sending wishes for a happy birthday and gratitude for his military service from the State of Georgia.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly trying to “swat” another person. Jeffrey Hayes, 34, is charged with first-degree harassment, second-degree stalking and two counts of second-degree harassment. He is being held in the Cole County Jail on a $10,000 bond. “Swatting” is slang for making a false call The post Man arrested, charged after alleged ‘swatting’ incident appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

The Blair Oaks High School soccer team will have a game with Owensville High School on March 27, 2023, 17:00:00 CST.