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Trash truck in Jefferson City falls through ground after concrete caves in
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City crews are working to move a Republic Service truck that fell through concrete Tuesday afternoon in the 200 block of Franklin Street. The city wrote on its Facebook page that the ground may have caved in “due to a failed storm or wastewater line, but further inspections will be The post Trash truck in Jefferson City falls through ground after concrete caves in appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
University of Missouri Hospital: Missouri man’s fight against pancreatic cancer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KY3) - Scott Montgomery is the kind of man who wakes up every morning and counts his blessings. Some days, those reflections of grace and gratitude are more common than others. Montgomery, a Hartsburg resident who loves being a dad and family man, fishing and being outdoors, and his church community, has lived through a lot.
Man accused of firing gun during fight in Jefferson City has assault charge upgraded
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of firing a gun during a fight in Jefferson City saw his assault charge upgraded and received an additional charge. Derrek Maurer, 28 was charged on Thursday with illegal gun possession, first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He was previously charged with illegal gun possession and second-degree The post Man accused of firing gun during fight in Jefferson City has assault charge upgraded appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Bucks County man running from California to New York to raise awareness about human trafficking
MARPLE TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A Bucks County native is running up to 40 miles a day to raise awareness about human trafficking. U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder, who is originally from Bensalem, is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest. It’s a campaign called Pier to Park.
Jefferson City man arrested for multiple charges, allegedly charged officers patrol car
A Cole County man was arrested for alleged armed criminal action and other charges on May 12. Lawrence Boose, born in 2005, was taken into custody for threatening to stab others in Jefferson City on Sunday. Jefferson City Police Department (JCPD) responded to a call regarding a man carrying a...
Local athletes earns medals at first day of state
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Local athletes made their mark on the first day of the MSHSAA Class 3, 2, and 1 State Track and Field Championships at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City, securing multiple medals and setting the stage for an exciting second day of competition. Class 3. New...
Missouri State Track & Field (5/18): Rock Port girls, Mound City boys win Class 1 team titles
(KMAland) -- The Rock Port girls and Mound City boys won Class 1 state team championships in Jefferson City on Saturday. The KMAland Missouri domination was evident throughout Class 1 with 13 state championships. The Blue Jays were led by Rylee Jenkins’ state-record performance in the discus throw and a meet record from Ella Meyerkorth in the 300 meter hurdles. They also were second in the 4x800 and received a runner-up finish from Meyerkorth in the 100 hurdles. Norah Watkins was third in the 3200, as was the 4x400 meter relay team. Landry Kelley grabbed a sixth in the pole vault.
Temporary barrier to be removed from eastbound Highway 54 in Jefferson City, another lane to be closed Tuesday night
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The temporary barrier in the eastbound lane of Highway 54 in Jefferson City will be removed on Tuesday night, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. One lane will be closed from 7 p.m.-6 a.m. MoDOT crews will also restripe the roadway...
Traffic restrictions to be enforced for track meet in Jefferson City
The Jefferson City Police Department (JCPD) shared that traffic restrictions will take place in Jefferson City on May 17 and 18 due to a track meet. The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is holding a track meet at Jefferson City High School's Adkins Football Stadium that Friday and Saturday.
Left-turn lane for Dix Road onto Southwest Boulevard in Jefferson City to close next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The left-turn lane of Dix Road that turns onto Southwest Boulevard in Jefferson City will close on Monday. The Jefferson City Department of Public Works announced in a Wednesday press release that the closure would last about four days. Construction crews will close the left-turn lane for the Southwest Boulevard Crosswalk The post Left-turn lane for Dix Road onto Southwest Boulevard in Jefferson City to close next week appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Father Tolton baseball wins thriller at Southern Boone for District Championship
Ashland — The Southern Boone Eagles and Father Tolton Trailblazers met today in Ashland for the Class 4 District 8 Championship. The Blazers took an early six run lead with 4 RBIs from shortstop Lucas Wheatholder. Southern Boone responded with a three-run homer from Blaine Hargis and a solo...
Cicadas emerge in mid-Missouri: how to protect your pets
Cicadas have begun buzzing and flying around mid-Missouri, and some residents are concerned for their pet's health. KOMU 8 received reports of dogs eating cicadas in residential yards. Kevin Lohraff, manager of the Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City, says there's a certain reason why dogs like cicadas so much.
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