Jefferson City Government Archives

Jefferson City Police Department won’t receive body cams until 2022

November 17, 2020 11:47 AM Victoria Bragg

Jefferson City’s Public Safety Committee met Tuesday to talk about progress toward equipping officers with the cameras and new radios.

Cole County Health Department makes citizens contact tracers

November 12, 2020 1:30 PM Ben Fein

The new process instructs residents who have tested positive, to be their own contact tracers.

Cole County warns residents of increase in cases but not considering COVID-19 restriction

November 6, 2020 12:00 PM Ben Fein

Cole County health officials are again warning residents about clusters of coronavirus cases seen around the county related to everything from prisons to school activities and household gatherings.

Jefferson City Public Works crews putting the final touches on the Confederate monument removal.

Jefferson City removes Confederate monument

October 20, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith said his crews placed the monument in storage and are now awaiting instruction from the city council.

Sterling Price monument in Jefferson City

Jefferson City Council votes to remove Confederate marker

October 19, 2020 4:23 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council voted 8-2 in favor in favor of a resolution to remove a monument donated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Monday night. The city now has the authority to remove the marker and place it into city-owned storage. The two dissenting votes were from Councilmen Mark

Jefferson City Council to decide on removal of Confederate marker

October 8, 2020 3:41 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Council is expected to decide the fate of a Confederate marker at its meeting on Oct. 19.

Jefferson City mayor encourages safe COVID-19 practices as Halloween approaches

October 6, 2020 11:54 AM Zach Boetto

The mayor of Jefferson City is encouraging residents to practice safe COVID-19 habits as Halloween approaches.

Capitol dome to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters

September 27, 2020 8:52 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson has ordered both the Capitol Dome and the Governor’s Mansion to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters and ahead of National Fire Prevention Week.

Health Department: ‘Isolating is different than quarantining’

September 24, 2020 1:55 PM Ben Fein

After Governor Mike Parson revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, he announced he would be in isolation for 10 days. This caused some confusion as to how long one must quarantine if contracting the virus.

Missouri senators file violent crimes bills, special session continues

July 28, 2020 11:55 AM Zach Boetto

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 continues.

Mayor says Jefferson City mask proclamation sets right example

July 21, 2020 4:23 PM Zach Boetto

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 example for organizations and businesses.

Commission backs removal of Jefferson City Confederate monument

July 17, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

A Jefferson City commission is backing an effort to remove a monument to Confederate Gen. Sterling Price on Moreau Drive.

Jefferson City sales tax revenue lags, full virus impact unknown

April 15, 2020 5:28 PM Joe McLean

Jefferson City leaders are proceeding with caution on many sales-tax supported projects while monitoring the expected drop in revenue associated with COVID-19.

JEFFTRAN seeks $2.3 million in federal funds to soften impact of pandemic

April 15, 2020 1:46 PM Joe McLean

Jefferson City Transit Division director Mark Mehmert said Wednesday he’s filing an application for the department to collect $2.3 million in federal funds meant to help cover expenses accrued from the COVID-19 crisis.

Lawsuit filed after chase, deadly crash in Cole County

April 2, 2020 11:13 PM Katie Greathouse

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 officers as well as Jefferson City and Cole County.

Collapsed wall on High Street to be demolished on Wednesday

March 31, 2020 10:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

Demolition crews started to tear down a partially collapsed wall at 200 E. High St. Wednesday morning.

Emergency declaration puts teeth in Jefferson City stay-at-home order

March 30, 2020 11:08 AM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City officials say an emergency declaration signed Friday by Mayor Carrie Tergin expands the options for charging violators of a stay-at-home order.

Demolition of crumbling Jefferson City building to start Monday

March 26, 2020 12:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City officials said Thursday that demolition on a crumbling downtown building will begin next week.

Cole County health officials prohibit gatherings of more than 10 people

March 19, 2020 3:32 PM Matthew Sanders

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 guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Repairs to Capital View levees continue as spring flood season looms

February 26, 2020 5:16 PM Joe McLean

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 spring flooding.