Demolition of crumbling Jefferson City building to start Monday
Jefferson City officials said Thursday that demolition on a crumbling downtown building will begin next week.
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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 guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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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 spring flooding.
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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 population growth of strays and stop the spread of disease.
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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 about a month ago.
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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 deputies responded to a small number of minor crashes through Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff John Wheeler. He said the preparation of the city and county public works departments paid off. “Public
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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 night.
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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 Airport.
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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 impact.
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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 7.
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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 building.
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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 ballot.
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Jefferson City council votes to demolish crumbling downtown building
Jefferson City (will pay) for the demolition of the building at 200 E. High St., which partially collapsed in June of 2018.
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Housing authority enters negotiations for blighted Jefferson City properties
The Jefferson City Housing Authority on Tuesday discussed the bids it recieved following a series of open house tours of blighted properties.
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Jefferson City Council postpones vote on crumbling building demolition
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council moved to delay a discussion and vote on a demolition contract for a crumbling downtown building. 200 E. High Street has been sitting empty since the partial collapse of its western wall in June 2018. The council was set to decide on a $300,000 demolition contract at
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Seven more Jefferson City buildings labeled ‘dangerous’
The Jefferson City Department of Planning and Protective Services added six buildings to its list of those considered ‘dangerous’ in November.
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Plows in Cole County use more than 1,000 tons of salt for two-day winter storm
Road crews in Missouri’s capital worked around the clock on Tuesday as the second round of a winter storm moved dropped snow and water.
Continue Reading Jefferson City council meeting canceled for winter weather
The Jefferson City council will not meet on Monday, Dec. 16 because of inclement weather, postponing discussion on a crumbling building.
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Crews work to clear roads in Jefferson City, Cole County
Cole County Public Works had 26 trucks treating the roads Sunday, according to Director Larry Benz. Benz said he called his entire team in before the snow started to make sure roads were treated across the county. The department will have trucks out overnight to give the main crew a chance to rest before the
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Jefferson City man announces city council run
Hank Vogt said he will file next week for April’s General Municipal Election on April 7, 2020.
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