WATCH: Full interview with Jefferson City School District Superintendent Bryan McGraw
Bryan McGraw is getting ready for his second year as the superintendent of the area’s second-largest school district.
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Jefferson City School District focusing on safety, attendance as another year begins
The first day of school for the Jefferson City School District is Monday. In a district that has around 8,500 kids enrolled for the school year, Superintendent Bryan McGraw said safety is the district’s number one priority.
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Jefferson City Schools to host opening session ahead of school year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is hosting its opening session Friday at Capital City High School to kick off the school year for Jc Schools faculty and staff. Friday’s events are set to start at 9:30 a.m. and includes student performances from drumlines, pep-bands, and cheer and dance. There will also be
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Jefferson City compel the demolition of the Truman Hotel?
The dilapidated Truman Hotel has stood as an eyesore for years in Jefferson City.
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Two crashes in one week highlight issues with tri-level overpass at Jefferson City
The Jefferson City tri-level overpass may be drawing the attention of the state after multiple accidents this week.
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CMFCAA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new location
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association held a ribbon-/cutting ceremony Thursday for its new location in Jefferson City. The organization says its new larger facility will help foster, adoptive and kinship families. The new location is behind the Surgery Center on Christy Drive. The group is a nonprofit that uses different programs to
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Truman Hotel called ‘eyesore’ by former city officials at Jefferson City Council meeting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Jefferson City Council members are pushing for action on the dilapidated Truman Hotel that overlooks Highway 54. The former council members at Monday’s meeting described the decaying Truman Hotel — located at 1510 Jefferson St. — as a “disgrace” and an “eyesore” that is unappealing to potential tourists and residents.
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School bus services at area schools still impacted by staffing shortages
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District bus systems continue to be impacted by ongoing staffing shortages ahead of the new school year. A lack of bus drivers has been an issue plaguing both CPS and JCSD for the past year. “Last year, we saw some situations where bus drivers
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Crash again stalls traffic at Jefferson City’s tri-level overpass
Traffic was restricted Wednesday evening for the second time this week after a crash at the Highway 54/Highway 50 interchange in Jefferson City.
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500 new students move in to Lincoln University this week
New students were welcomed to Lincoln University’s campus with the sound of the drum line and the promise of new, improved access to technology.
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Driver unhurt after semi-truck overturns, blocking Highway 54 for hours
A semi-truck driver was unhurt after rolling his truck near the Missouri River bridge Tuesday at Jefferson City.
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Woman accused of murdering toddler ruled incompetent; trial pushed off until next year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of murdering a toddler five years ago was ruled incompetent by a judge on Monday. Quatavia Givens, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, abuse or neglect of a child and abandonment of a corpse in relation to the death of 4-year-old Darnell Gray in
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Ameren reminds Missourians about digging safety on National 811 Day
According to a press release sent by Ameren Communications, there have been a total of 1.5 million requests to mark utilities on Missouri and Illinois properties in 2022.
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Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse given prison sentence
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse and child endangerment in May was sentenced on Thursday. Daniel and Christina Dubey were tried by the court and found guilty on May 30 of three counts of child abuse and two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Daniel
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Pretrial conference for woman accused of killing toddler set for next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of killing a toddler had a court appearance this week and “the matter of competency was taken under advisement,” according to the Cole County prosecutor. Quatavia Givens, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, abuse or neglect of a child, and abandonment of a corpse in
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‘Personnel services’ makes up bulk of Jefferson City 2024 budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council held its 2024 fiscal year budget meeting on Thursday. The total budget is $79,285,619.11. The General Fund Budget Expenditures is the largest expense at $39,129,487.14 because it covers different personnel services such as police, fire, city administrator and human resources. “I’d like to point out that the personnel
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Jefferson City man charged after allegedly crashing into parked vehicle during chase
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces several charges after he allegedly try to drive away from police and crash into a parked car early Wednesday. Cornell R. Manley II, 39, was charged on Wednesday with resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner,
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Felony charges filed against woman accused of threatening bridge workers in Jefferson City
Prosecutors charged a Jefferson City woman with five felonies and several misdemeanors after she crashed in a construction zone and allegedly threatened workers with a hatchet.
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MRRL to determine ‘next steps’ after Proposition Library fails
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri River Regional Library said in a Wednesday press release it will be determining its next move after Cole County voters rejected a tax increase on Tuesday. “While these are not the results we were hoping for, this process has only made the library better,” Library Assistant Director Natalie Newville said
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Library renovation question in Cole County fails
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County voters hit the polls on Tuesday and shot down the Missouri River Regional Library’s request for a renovation. Proposition Library asked voters to approve a tax increase to 35 cents per $100 on assessed property. The money would have been used to renovate and expand the library building in
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