Jefferson City Government Archives

Construction set to begin for Jefferson City river market by July 2025

September 18, 2024 10:59 AM Morgan Buresh

The Jefferson City Council approved a contract this week that will allow the city to move forward with its plans for a riverfront market.

Jefferson City Council to discuss development agreement for Capitol Avenue buildings on Monday

September 15, 2024 9:52 PM Euphenie Andre

Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ. On Monday, the Jefferson City Council will discuss a redevelopment agreement for properties along Capitol Avenue and Adams Street. According to the city’s East Capitol Avenue Blight Study, multiple issues were identified in the area including: Poor or inadequate street layout Unsanitary or unsafe conditions Worn-out or damaged property improvements Incorrect

Jefferson City Public Works director to retire after 22 years

September 3, 2024 6:17 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works Director Matt Morasch will retire after 22 years, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. Morasch’s last day will be Friday, Dec. 6. The city wrote in the release that it will begin the process of picking Morasch’s successor soon. Morasch has held multiple roles

Public safety, airport renovations prioritized in Jefferson City’s 2025 budget

August 22, 2024 10:43 PM Euphenie Andre

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council held a work session Thursday evening to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget. Mayor Ron Fitzwater presented his $86.4 million budget plan to the council members, marking the first time the city has used the OpenGov software for financial planning. “So it’s the first year that we’ve

Jefferson City conference center moves into design phase

July 29, 2024 2:20 PM Gabrielle Teiner

Jefferson City is planning for a conference center and hotel at the site of the old News Tribune building but it will take some time before construction begins.

25 apply to become members of Jefferson City homelessness task force

July 24, 2024 7:24 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City received 25 applications from residents hoping to become a part of its homelessness task force, according to a spokesperson for the city. City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said there are eight positions open, five of which are reserved for members from faith-based or nonprofit organizations and three members “at large.”

Jefferson City Council approves creation of homelessness task force

June 17, 2024 12:56 PM Olivia Hayes

The Jefferson City Council could vote Monday on a resolution to create a task force focusing on homelessness.

Jefferson City officials consider changes to rental inspections

June 13, 2024 11:46 AM Olivia Hayes

The Jefferson City Public Works & Planning Committee met Thursday to discuss possibly changing the city rental inspection program.

Jefferson City seeks bids for rebranding project

June 7, 2024 5:01 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is seeking bids for potential contractors for a rebranding project for its 200th anniversary next year, the city wrote Friday on its Facebook page. “We’re on the hunt for graphic designers and marketing gurus to help give our beloved City a fresh look in time for Jefferson City’s 200th

Jefferson City Council to vote on demolition of Adams Street house later this month

June 6, 2024 3:18 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council will vote on the demolition of a house at 113 Adams Street at its next meeting on June 17. A press release from the city states that the building “poses an imminent danger to public safety, necessitating its demolition. This recommendation follows a thorough assessment that identified

Jefferson City opens up two Capitol Avenue buildings ahead of request for proposal

May 31, 2024 10:37 AM Morgan Buresh

Jefferson City has opened up two properties along Capitol Avenue for viewing before taking bids for their renovation.

Trash truck in Jefferson City falls through ground after concrete caves in

May 14, 2024 2:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City crews are working to move a Republic Service truck that fell through concrete Tuesday afternoon in the 200 block of Franklin Street. The city wrote on its Facebook page that the ground may have caved in “due to a failed storm or wastewater line, but further inspections will be

State hopes to make Missouri State Penitentiary a ‘world-class tourist destination’

May 1, 2024 11:56 AM Morgan Buresh

The Missouri Office of Administration says it wants to make the Missouri State Penitentiary a “world-class tourist destination” if funding gets approved by the Senate.

Demolition continues at the Missouri State Penitentiary

April 29, 2024 10:59 AM Morgan Buresh

Jefferson City is demolishing a building and clearing a large area of the Missouri State Penitentiary to make way for future development.

Two incumbents unseated in Jefferson City

April 2, 2024 4:15 PM Nia Hinson

Jefferson City will have at least two new city council members after Tuesday’s election, with no incumbent in races in two of five wards.

Four out of five Jefferson City Council races contested in Tuesday election

March 27, 2024 12:03 PM Hannah Falcon

In four out of five of the Jefferson City Council elections this month, candidates face competition.

Tuesday marks last day candidates can file for the August primary

March 26, 2024 5:44 AM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Candidates planning to run for office in the August primary have until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday to file for office. The U.S. Senate, governor, and state legislature are just a few of the offices up for grabs in the August 6th election. Candidate filing for the August primary in Missouri opened