Jefferson City to run yard waste service until a contract can be agreed on
Beginning next month, Jefferson City residents will dispose of their yard waste in a new place for the first fall in more than a decade at a city-run site.
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Jefferson City Council approves 2024 budget at Monday night meeting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Jefferson City Council approved city’s fiscal year 2024 budget. The budget includes more than $82 million in funding, which is about a $3 million increase from the original budget that was proposed. Director of Finance ITS, Shiela Pearre told ABC 17 News that a portion of the
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City of Columbia and firefighters union don’t see eye-to-eye on critical illness pool participation
Jefferson City is part of a program that aims to help firefighters with cancer treatment while also saving the city some money.
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Jefferson City parks director resigns after being placed on leave
The head of Jefferson City’s Parks, Recreation and Forestry has resigned after he was placed on leave last month.
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New Jefferson City administrator to take office Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, Jefferson City’s newest city administrator Brian Crane will start his new position with the goal of improving the cities economy and housing needs. Back in August, Crane said he plans to address housing, economic development, workforce development, public safety and infrastructure once he takes office. Jefferson City Mayor Ron
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Jefferson City budget committee will vote to take composting out of city budget
As the end of the budget year nears for Jefferson City, council members are waiting to hear the result of negotiations from the current public yard waste site, All Seasons Landscaping.
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Area government offices closed for Labor Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of area city and county offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Both City of Columbia offices will be closed for the holiday. Curbside trash collection will not take place Monday, and will be delayed one day the rest of the week, according to a press
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Jefferson City investing $50,000 for police recruitment
The Jefferson City Council has approved $50,000 to help with a marketing campaign and recruitment for the Jefferson City Police Department.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Jefferson City compel the demolition of the Truman Hotel?
The dilapidated Truman Hotel has stood as an eyesore for years in Jefferson City.
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Two crashes in one week highlight issues with tri-level overpass at Jefferson City
The Jefferson City tri-level overpass may be drawing the attention of the state after multiple accidents this week.
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‘Personnel services’ makes up bulk of Jefferson City 2024 budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council held its 2024 fiscal year budget meeting on Thursday. The total budget is $79,285,619.11. The General Fund Budget Expenditures is the largest expense at $39,129,487.14 because it covers different personnel services such as police, fire, city administrator and human resources. “I’d like to point out that the personnel
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Library renovation question in Cole County fails
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County voters hit the polls on Tuesday and shot down the Missouri River Regional Library’s request for a renovation. Proposition Library asked voters to approve a tax increase to 35 cents per $100 on assessed property. The money would have been used to renovate and expand the library building in
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Jefferson City Council discussing new city administrator prior to Tuesday’s announcement
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to say the city will be holding a press conference to give an update on the process. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Jefferson City will be holding a press conference about the search process for the new city administrator. At 10 a.m. Tuesday, the city will hold a press
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Cole County residents voting on library tax increase
Missouri voters in certain counties can now go out to the polls for the August elections.
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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.
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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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