Missouri senators file violent crimes bills, special session continues
The Missouri State Senate pushed forward Senate Bill 1 and submitted two new bills on Tuesday as the state’s special session on violent crime…
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Mayor says Jefferson City mask proclamation sets right example
Jefferson City’s mayor said Tuesday that the emergency proclamation on masks approved by the city council is a way for the city government to set an…
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Commission backs removal of Jefferson City Confederate monument
A Jefferson City commission is backing an effort to remove a monument to Confederate Gen. Sterling Price on Moreau…
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Jefferson City sales tax revenue lags, full virus impact unknown
Jefferson City leaders are proceeding with caution on many sales-tax supported projects while monitoring the expected drop in revenue associated with…
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JEFFTRAN seeks $2.3 million in federal funds to soften impact of pandemic
Jefferson City Transit Division director Mark Mehmert said Wednesday he’s filing an application for the department to collect $2.3 million in federal…
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Lawsuit filed after chase, deadly crash in Cole County
The family of two people killed in a crash that happened during a pursuit last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against law enforcement…
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Collapsed wall on High Street to be demolished on Wednesday
Demolition crews started to tear down a partially collapsed wall at 200 E. High St. Wednesday…
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Emergency declaration puts teeth in Jefferson City stay-at-home order
Jefferson City officials say an emergency declaration signed Friday by Mayor Carrie Tergin expands the options for charging violators of a…
Continue Reading Demolition of crumbling Jefferson City building to start Monday
Jefferson City officials said Thursday that demolition on a crumbling downtown building will begin next…
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Cole County health officials prohibit gatherings of more than 10 people
Officials with the Cole County Health Department announced they will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. to update the community about new public…
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Repairs to Capital View levees continue as spring flood season looms
Repairs to the system of barriers that protects areas of north Jefferson City from the Missouri River have yet to be completed ahead of expected…
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Dozens of feral cats managed by Jefferson City caretaker program
A small group of people in Jefferson City are in charge of providing food, shelter and care to dozens of stray cats. The goal is to control the…
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Jefferson City again has cab service with opening of new company
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…
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Sheriff commends Public Works departments amid winter storm
Local officials said Wednesday that the effects of a winter storm in Cole County were more manageable than originally expected. Cole County Sheriff’s…
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Jefferson City airport terminal to be demolished
The Jefferson City council unanimously approved a $24,000 demolition contract for the city’s airport terminal at its meeting on Monday…
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Council to vote on demolition contract for flood-damaged airport terminal
The Jefferson City Council could sign off on a contract Monday to demolish the terminal at Jefferson City Memorial…
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Floods will not impact development of Adrian’s Island, Jefferson City leaders say
Despite historic flooding on the Missouri River in 2019, a major redevelopment project near the state’s capitol building saw little to no…
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Three candidates vying for Jefferson City’s Second Ward seat
One council position is contested in Jefferson City’s municipal election on April…
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Jefferson City to pay for 96% of demolition costs for downtown building
As part of an agreement with property owners, Jefferson City taxpayers will cover almost all of the cost of demolishing a crumbling downtown…
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Jefferson City voters will consider four ballot measures in April
The Jefferson City Council on Tuesday approved the addition of three initiatives to the April…
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