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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Two companies want to redevelop a portion of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City has narrowed the field down to two potential companies to redevelop part of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary.
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‘Agreement in the works’ between owners of crippled High Street buildings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A potential agreement is “in the works” between the owners of 202 and 200 E. High St., as Monday’s city-imposed deadline arrives for the owners to have a solution for the crumbling buildings. Rueben Wieberg, owner of 202 E. High St., told ABC17 News the owners’ lawyers are working on an
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State Board of Education ironing out legislative plans
The State Board of Education discussed legislative priorities for the next session. Increases to teachers’ salaries dominated the conversation in Tuesday’s meeting. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held a “Missouri Teacher Table” to establish a teacher salary proposal. They reported the results Tuesday. The proposal would increase the salary of all Missouri teachers
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Jefferson City Council relaxes short-term rental rules
The Jefferson City Council approved relaxed restrictions on short-term rentals in a split vote Monday.
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City council sets aside $300,000 for demolition of two downtown buildings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The city’s efforts to demolish two downtown buildings moved forward on Monday but it’s unclear when construction crews could get started. The Jefferson City council unanimously approved using about $300,000 from the city’s general fund for the project, but it did not approve a proposed demolition contract with ARSI Inc. Before
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Cole County to select new EMA director, current head retiring
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County could select a new Emergency Management Agency director by Tuesday. Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman said county leaders have narrowed down the more than 40 applicants to two finalists. A final round of interviews is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. County commissioners, Jefferson City police officers and firefighters along
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Jefferson City Councilman Mihalevich running for county commission
Jefferson City Second Ward Councilman J. Rick Mihalevich, announces bid for Eastern district Cole County Commission JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Councilman Rick Mahalevich announced his candidacy Tuesday to represent eastern Cole County on the county commission. Mihalevich has lived in Cole County for more than 26 years, growing up in rural Crocker. In
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City, school district navigate public bid process after Jefferson City tornado
The Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22 tornado.
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Some residents in support of Airbnb changes in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is considering making changes to the process residents must follow to rent out their home on Airbnb. Under current policy, residents must pay $500 to apply for a permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission and then get a final approval from city council. The city is
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Rebuilding Mid-Missouri: A look back at the Jefferson City and Eldon tornado
The ABC 17 News team revisited the people and places affected by the May 22 tornado that hit Jefferson City and Eldon for a half-hour special.
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