Jefferson City Government Archives

Jefferson City Council approves pay raises for police officers

June 7, 2022 11:56 AM Kennedy Miller

Jefferson City police officers will get a pay raise after approval Monday from the city council.

Jefferson City police body-worn cameras may cost taxpayers

May 26, 2022 6:40 PM Hannah Falcon

Jefferson City Police Department is one step closer to getting body-worn cameras for its officers, but there are still some things to be done before a purchase can be made.

Hitachi Energy announces $10 million expansion for Jefferson City factory

May 24, 2022 10:52 AM Zachary Farwell

Hitachi Energy announced on Tuesday plans to invest more than $10 million in its Jefferson City factory.

Organizations reflect on three years of recovery efforts on the anniversary of the tornado that hit Jefferson City

May 22, 2022 7:35 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks three years since a tornado touched down in Jefferson City in 2019 causing destruction to hundreds of homes and several businesses. The EF3 tornado hit Jefferson City on May 22, 2019 and for many, it’s hard to forget the tornado that tore through parts of the city. “I just remember everyone

Jefferson City council passes motion to recognize the historical significance of Oct. 7, 1864

May 2, 2022 4:51 PM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ.) Jefferson City’s Third Ward councilman got his motion passed to reintroduce a resolution to recognize the historical significance of Oct. 7, 1864, during the council meeting Monday night. The council also decided to make some changes to what events and actions people will recognize about this time in history. The council

Jefferson City set to return controversial pavers back to Deborah Cooper Park on Adrian’s Island

April 23, 2022 7:49 PM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) A settlement was reached Thursday after Edith Vogel sued the city of Jefferson City in late March for removing two of her stone pavers from the Deborah Cooper Park on Adrian’s Island. Vogel said she bought two pavers last summer for the section at the park but they were removed shortly

Cole County Emergency Medical Services plans new headquarters in highest call volume area

April 21, 2022 3:13 PM Hannah Falcon

Cole County Emergency Medical Services is building a new headquarters on the northeast corner of McCarty and Adams Street.

Jefferson City to start taking bids for historic buildings on East Capitol Avenue

April 19, 2022 8:30 PM Marina Diaz

Jefferson City will start taking bids and rehabilitation plans on certain properties located on East Capitol Avenue next week.

State Rep. Basye amendment limiting transgender athletes’ rights approved in Missouri House

April 15, 2022 1:47 PM Marina Diaz

The Missouri House this week approved an amendment that would allow school districts to hold votes to prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.

Leonard and Bloemke-Warren win seats on Jefferson City School Board of Education

April 5, 2022 3:05 PM Hannah Falcon

Jefferson City residents are voting on the two open seats on the Jefferson City Board of Education as four candidates make their bids this election day

Jefferson City voters begin casting ballots to decide on sewer upgrades, council seats and board of education

April 5, 2022 8:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters in Jefferson City started casting their ballots early Tuesday morning as the municipal election got underway. Voting begins at the Calvary Baptist Church polling location in Jefferson City Tuesday morning. At the Calvary Baptist Church polling location, election officials told ABC 17 News that 12 people had already voted by

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