Damaged fiber cable blamed for phone outages across mid-Missouri
UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: A CenturyLink spokeswoman said crews restored all services to Mid-Missouri customers Monday. The same company official said the…
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Tornado, flood costs will continue to swell, Jefferson City administrator says
Jefferson City Administrator Steve Crowell will present a summary of the costs associated with the natural disasters that have struck the city. The…
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Jefferson City Schools completes all fire drills for first time in two years
Up until last school year, nearly two years had passed since Jefferson City Schools fulfilled its yearly requirement for fire drills. An ABC 17 News…
Continue ReadingNational Weather Service forsees “potential for significant flooding” next spring
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River Basin Water Management Division is holding it’s final fall meeting in Jefferson City…
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Diocese of Jefferson City announces departure of Father Tolton High School president
The Diocese of Jefferson City announced Thursday that President Doug Callahan is no longer at Father Augustine Tolton Regional Catholic High School.…
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Trial scheduled for Jefferson City teen accused in shooting death of correctional officer
The Jefferson City teenager accused in the deadly shooting of a correctional officer could head to trial in the spring. A three-day trial for Jahuan…
Continue ReadingState leaders focus on broadband expansion across Missouri
According to the Federal Communications Commission, more than 1.26 million Missourians do not have access to high-speed internet, that’s 20% of…
Continue ReadingLocal nonprofit veterans air show shuts down
A mid-Missouri-based nonprofit group will no longer put on a Memorial Day air show. The Salute to Veterans Memorial Day Weekend Corporation announced…
Continue ReadingCole County assessor pleads not guilty to assault charge
Cole County Assessor Christopher Estes appeared in court Thursday afternoon to be arraigned on a fourth-degree assault charge. Estes pleaded not…
Continue ReadingAttorney: Missouri House restriction of certain records violates state constitution
An attorney for a government transparency group filed a lawsuit against Missouri lawmakers Wednesday over a public records rule that he claims…
Continue ReadingCourt documents: Oregon man admits to working with suspected Mid-Missouri drug dealer
An Oregon man pleaded guilty in a Missouri federal court after prosecutors accused him of a racketeering scheme. Court documents filed in the Central…
Continue ReadingCole County deputies to check on sex offenders on Halloween
The Cole County Sheriff’s Office announced it’s checking on registered sex offenders on Halloween. Deputies said they will be going…
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Jefferson City woman sentenced to 1 year for embezzling $65,000
A Jefferson City woman will spend one year and one day in federal prison after she admitted to embezzling $65,000 from two businesses. Laura Lynn…
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Columbia, Jefferson City consider new building review cooperation
Under a new agreement, Columbia and Jefferson City building permit reviewers might be able to help each other out in the event of a natural disaster.…
Continue ReadingVictims still coming forward five months after the Jefferson City tornado
Almost five months after an EF-3 rated tornado wrecked parts of Jefferson City, people are still coming forward in need of help, and one charity…
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Lincoln University describes chaotic, violent scene outside homecoming concert
Lincoln University officials released more details about the tumultuous scene outside a homecoming concert Saturday night. The 9 p.m. show at Jason…
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Jefferson City school board member won’t seek reelection
A Jefferson City school board member said he won’t seek reelection in 2020. Steve Bruce has served on the JC school board since 2014. He was up…
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Medical marijuana facility zoning continues in Jefferson City
The Jefferson City Council will hold a public hearing about medical marijuana testing and transportation facility zoning regulations at Monday…
Continue ReadingOne injured in Jefferson City rollover crash
A Cole County man was taken to a hospital after a rollover crash in northeastern Jefferson City Monday morning. Jefferson City police said Tracy…
Continue ReadingLincoln apologizes for Homecoming concert issues
Lincoln University apologized and promised refunds to ticket holders unable to get through the door at a Homecoming concert Saturday. The university…
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