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Cole County puts old Health Department building up for sale

February 12, 2020 2:07 PM Joe McLean

The Cole County Commission on Tuesday voted to sell a property on Industrial Drive that previously housed the county’s Health Department.

Contractors break ground on Moniteau Creek Bridge demolition

February 11, 2020 8:34 PM Zach Boetto

Demolition started Tuesday on the Moniteau Creek Bridge in Cole County. Eric Landwehr, a Cole County Public Works engineer said the bridge, which is located just off of Highway 179, had been out of commission since 2016. “It’s about time because it was getting in bad shape,” Landwehr said. In February 2016, MoDOT gave the

JC Schools HR director promoted to chief of learning

February 11, 2020 3:30 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District announced Tuesday Shelby Scarbrough, its director of human resources, will be promoted to chief of learning.

Cole County deputies search jail inmates with new body scanner

February 10, 2020 10:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Meeting minutes show the commission awarded the $166,250 bid to Romaine Companies for the body scanner.

Corps of Engineers says work progressing on levee repairs; more flooding expected this year

February 10, 2020 2:48 PM Joe McLean

A contract to repair Missouri River levees outside Jefferson City is out for bid, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told local officials Monday.

Jefferson City again has cab service with opening of new company

February 10, 2020 5:40 PM Connor Hirsch

Jefferson City Council members said Monday that they are glad to hear a new cab business has opened after the city’s only taxi service shut down about a month ago.

Jefferson City Schools’ chief of learning to retire

February 7, 2020 8:55 AM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District confirmed to ABC 17 News Thursday that Dr. Brian Shindorf plans to retire as the administration’s chief of learning.

A Cole County Public Works truck refills on pretreatment materials during Wednesday's winter storm

Sheriff commends Public Works departments amid winter storm

February 5, 2020 7:34 PM Barry Mangold

Local officials said Wednesday that the effects of a winter storm in Cole County were more manageable than originally expected. Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a small number of minor crashes through Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff John Wheeler. He said the preparation of the city and county public works departments paid off. “Public

Road crews urge drivers to use caution on the way to Chiefs’ parade

February 4, 2020 8:20 PM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City Public Works and MoDOT Central District officials are urging drivers to be cautious if they are headed to the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade Wednesday

Jefferson City High School teacher stripped of coaching duties after profanity-laced texts to students

February 4, 2020 5:02 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District scaled back the duties of one of its teachers after a text conversation with a group of students came to light.

Phillips 66 working on plan to clean up Jefferson City spill

February 4, 2020 3:40 PM Matthew Sanders

Energy company Phillips 66 is working on a cleanup plan after about 1,100 gallons of drilling mud spilled into a local waterway.

Cole County Health Department monitors coronavirus threat

February 3, 2020 2:50 PM Joe McLean

Though officials have not confirmed any cases of a deadly new coronavirus in Missouri, the Cole County Health Department says it is working with state and federal agencies to stay updated on the virus’ spread.

Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce CEO to retire after 15 years

February 3, 2020 2:40 PM Joe McLean

Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Randy Allen will retire from the position after 15 years with the business network.

Hospital foundation gives $200,000 to Catholic Charities

January 31, 2020 6:41 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation presented a check for $200,000 to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri on Friday afternoon. The money will allow Catholic Charities, which manages social outreach for the Diocese of Jefferson City, to buy the Shikles Center and turn it into a health and social

Floods will not impact development of Adrian’s Island, Jefferson City leaders say

January 31, 2020 5:30 PM Joe McLean

Despite historic flooding on the Missouri River in 2019, a major redevelopment project near the state’s capitol building saw little to no impact.

East High Street to see new improvements

January 30, 2020 9:08 PM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City and Cole County are working on a joint project that will improve East High Street from Locust Street to Vetter Lane.

Officials say gravel is trickier to treat than pavement during snowy conditions

January 29, 2020 11:54 AM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather continues to batter mid-Missouri roads, public works departments express the difficulty of treating rural roads.

OSHA launches investigation into deadly Jefferson City worksite wall collapse

January 29, 2020 2:19 PM Joe McLean

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the partial collapse of a retaining wall that killed a worker at a Jefferson City construction site.

Boone and Cole counties see rise in flu cases in 2020

January 28, 2020 7:07 PM Zach Boetto

The number of confirmed cases of the flu are up this year compared to last across Mid-Missouri, according to local health agencies. There is no exact start or finish to the flu season, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites October as the start of the increase in flu cases and identifies

Show-Me state teams with three others to limit Missouri river flooding

January 27, 2020 12:00 PM Associated Press

Four states along the Missouri River are joining forces to look for ways to avoid the kind of flooding that caused millions of dollars in damage last year.