Jefferson City Council to discuss getting rid of Bird scooters
The Jefferson City Council will introduce a bill Monday night that, if passed, would end the city’s agreement with Bird scooters, according to the meeting agenda.
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39 people apply for open city administrator position in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City leaders say 39 people are vying for the open city administrator position in Jefferson City. The search committee met for the first time Wednesday. The committee is starting to review the applications and will meet again next week. The search comes after Steve Crowell – who held the position
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Jefferson City fire chief named interim city administrator
Jefferson City Fire Chief Matt Schofield was approved at the Monday City Council meeting to serve as the interim city administrator as the city continues to search for a full-time replacement, according to a press release.
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Jefferson City Council ends parking enforcement moratorium
The Jefferson City Council voted Monday to amend its city code and eliminate the city’s unmetered parking enforcement moratorium.Â
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Wright named Ward 4 councilman at Jefferson City Council meeting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Randall Wright will be the new Fourth Ward councilman in Jefferson City. Wright fills the open seat following a vote from the council. He obtained six votes. The next-closest candidate was Carlos Graham with three votes. The Fourth Ward seat became available after after Ron Fitzwater was elected as mayor in
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Jefferson City business fails alcohol compliance check for fifth time
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to police, this is the fifth time that the location of We B Smoking on Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City has failed an alcohol compliance check. The Jefferson City police department says three businesses did not check for a minor’s ID before selling alcohol to them. The Police Department, along
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Jefferson City administrator resigns after nine years
The man who has run Jefferson City for nine years resigned Monday.
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Jefferson City Council approves police body cameras
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved an agreement to lease body cameras for the police department at its Monday meeting. The plan will cost around $420,000 for three-year agreement to lease the cameras. Jefferson City Police Department has been awarded $180,000 in federal grant funding that would be divided over three years.
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Jefferson City Council to consider funding new fire training tower
Jefferson City leaders are weighing whether to fund new training equipment for firefighters.
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Jefferson City sells chunk of Missouri State Penitentiary site
The Jefferson City government and Missouri Primary Care Association have reached a deal for the association to buy 1.75 acres of Missouri State Penitentiary land for redevelopment.
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Jefferson City Council and firefighters to negotiate contracts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday, Jefferson City Local 671 will meet with the City Council to negotiate their contract. With money from the public safety tax passed in November, discussions will focus on a progressive pay plan. At a time when public safety recruitment is on a downward trend, this discussion is especially important. James
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Jefferson City Animal Shelter open by appointment
The Jefferson City Animal Shelter is back to being open by appointment only.
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Hoselton withdraws from Jefferson City Council Ward 1 race
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Clerk’s office announced on Friday that Randy Hoselton will be withdrawing from the Ward 1 City Council race. Hoselton completed the candidacy withdrawal form on Thursday. The clerk’s office said his name will still appear on the ballot on April 4. Randy-Hoselton-WithdrawalDownload Here are the rest of the
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Jefferson City Council approves agreement that looks to improve 911 response time
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday night that aims to improve 911 response times. The city authorized an agreement between the City and Cole County for integrated computer-aided dispatch Cole County implemented a new emergency dispatch system last week. The dispatch system can combine the Cole County Communications
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New emergency dispatch system could improve response times in Cole County
By Isabella Roberts JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday evening, Jefferson City Council will meet to discuss a resolution that could improve emergency services response times in Cole County. A new emergency dispatch system was put in place to be shared between both Jefferson City and Cole County. The system allows for the emergency dispatch center
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Columbia City Council lacks residency requirements while Jefferson City debates their removal
Just because someone represents part of a city in a local government, it doesn’t mean they actually live there.
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Jefferson City Council votes to increase bus rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Bus riders in Jefferson City will soon be paying more. At its meeting on Tuesday night, the Jefferson City Council voted 6-3 in favor of raising the price to ride the bus. The change will go into effect Feb. 6. Ward 1 Councilmen Jack Deeken and David Kemna, along with Ward 2
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Parson prioritizes infrastructure, education, worker pay in State of the State
Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday praised tax cuts approved last year and highlighted his plan to fund education, mental health services and state worker pay raises in his State of the State speech.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support local taxes on recreational marijuana sales?
Cities and counties in Mid-Missouri are considering whether to put their own sales taxes on recreational marijuana on the ballot.
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City of Columbia looking to add 3% sales tax to recreational marijuana purchases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is looking at possibly adding a local sales tax to recreational marijuana purchases. On Tuesday, the city will discuss putting a 3% sales tax on marijuana purchases. The 3% sales tax would be in addition to the state’s 6% sales tax. 011723-COLUMBIA-CITY-COUNCIL-Download This proposal comes after recreational marijuana was approved by voters under
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