Jefferson City Government Archives

Jefferson City Council approves funding to take further action on 14 properties along historic East Capitol Avenue

April 4, 2022 9:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved funding to take further action on 14 properties along historic East Capitol Avenue. City staff declared the following buildings dangerous, with the recommended abatement for these nuisances being demolition: 109 Adams St.; 113 Adams St.; 401 E. Capitol Ave.; 407 E. Capitol Ave.; 409 E. Capitol Ave.; 410

Jefferson City Council to discuss American Rescue Plan funds and building demolitions

April 4, 2022 6:12 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) At Monday night’s city council meeting in Jefferson City, the council is set to discuss potential projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and multiple building demolitions along the Capitol Avenue area. American Rescue Plan Act Funds The city council is expected to discuss potential funding for different projects and

Former city councilwoman sues Jefferson City over paver removal

April 1, 2022 11:42 AM Kennedy Miller

Former Councilwoman Edith Vogel filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin and the city over the removal of pavers with a Confederate message from a riverwalk.

Judge denies bid to nix new Jefferson City ward map ahead of Election Day

March 31, 2022 2:19 PM Joushua Blount

A judge has denied three Jefferson City voters’ request to throw out the city’s new ward map.

Jefferson City will vote on $44 million sewer bond issue in the April election

March 30, 2022 12:54 PM Kennedy Miller

Jefferson City voters will decide April 5 if they will allow the city to raise millions of dollars through bonds to update the sewage system.

Candidate filing closes with no new congressional map

March 29, 2022 5:28 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s candidate filing closed Tuesday at 5 p.m. as the state’s redistricting map is still in limbo. The Missouri House passed a motion to move the maps to a convention committee that would consist of members from both the State House and State Senate. “I think it’s in our best interest

Jefferson City city council candidates take questions during NAACP and Jefferson City FaithVoices virtual candidate forum

March 28, 2022 5:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City NAACP and Jefferson City FaithVoices are hosting a virtual candidate forum at 6:00 p.m.

Jefferson City police chief delays retirement

March 18, 2022 11:57 AM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City’s longtime police chief will not retire Saturday, as previously planned, while the city searches for his replacement.

Jefferson City School Board of Education candidates discuss multiple topics including teacher compensation and critical race theory

March 16, 2022 5:42 PM Kennedy Miller

The four candidates are seeking the two open positions on the Jefferson City Board of Education.

Trans athlete bill up for debate among Missouri lawmakers; CPS coach voices concerns

March 2, 2022 6:19 PM Chanel Porter

Missouri lawmakers are moving forward with a debate on whether transgender girls should be allowed to compete on girls’ sports teams.

August primary candidate filing opens Tuesday as U.S. congressional redistricting map is still undecided

February 22, 2022 6:34 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Candidates can file paperwork for the August primary election Tuesday morning at the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office in Jefferson City. The candidate filings come as the Missouri Senate works to pick a map for the state’s eight U.S. congressional districts. Missouri is required to redraw the map every 10 years

Jefferson City NAACP and Jefferson City FaithVoices hosting virtual candidate forums on March 21 and 28

February 21, 2022 9:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Hear directly from the school board and city council candidates on the April 5th ballot

Missouri lawmakers push to legalize sports betting

February 9, 2022 5:26 PM Chanel Porter

It’s Super Bowl week and last year, over 23 million Americans wagered a record $4.3 billion on the Super Bowl, but none of that happened in the state of Missouri.

Filing period ends for Jefferson City Council election

December 28, 2021 8:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The filing period has ended for Jefferson City Council candidates.

Judge condemns properties on Jefferson City’s East Capitol Avenue

December 23, 2021 5:02 PM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City Housing Authority will take over the properties at 413-415 E. Capitol Ave., 417 E. Capitol Ave., 419 E. Capitol Ave., 517 E. Capitol Ave., and 519 E. Capitol Ave., after Judge Daniel Green’s judgment entered Friday.

Jefferson City to vote on $44 million sewer bond issue

December 7, 2021 5:02 PM Matthew Sanders

The city council voted unanimously Monday night to put a $44 million bond issue on the April ballot. The money would pay for improvements and extensions of the sewer system, according to the ordinance authorizing the ballot issue.

Jefferson City council to meet to discuss redistricting Plan

November 1, 2021 11:56 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Jefferson City Council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. to discuss more details on future redistricting plans with a new substitute option. The substitute option was proposed by a council member. The new redistricting plans come after the 10-year decennial census has shown population growth. The substitute option will greatly affect districts

Gov. Parson: ‘We are going to push back against the federal mandates’

October 29, 2021 1:13 PM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Governor Mike Parson hopes to halt the the Biden administration’s federal vaccine mandate. Parson spoke with ABC 17 News moments before Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, along with 10 other states, filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for imposing a vaccine mandate on

Voters in line to cast their absentee ballots Monday at the Boone County Government Center.

Tuesday is Election Day. What’s on the ballot?

October 26, 2021 3:19 PM Matthew Sanders

In Mid-Missouri, voters in just a few areas will see issues on their ballots. Each issue is a question about whether to keep or raise taxes.

Jefferson City Parks Department looking to expand Washington and Ellis-Porter Park

October 21, 2021 10:54 PM Kennedy Miller

The Jefferson City Department of Parks & Recreation & Forestry is looking to reshape Washington Park and the Botanical Gardens at Elis-Porter Park.