Jefferson City Council approves over $5.1 million in ARPA funding
The city council of Jefferson City approved over $5.1 million in ARPA funding for various projects across the city.
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Jefferson City Special Learning Center using pandemic relief funds to expand
Jefferson City Special Learning Center wants to double its capacity to teach children with special needs by creating a new facility with the help of state funding.
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Jefferson City approves funding to give employee raises, a one-time $2,500 payment
The city council of Jefferson City approved several requests for more than $5 million of the ARPA funds.
Continue Reading No decision made by City Council of Jefferson City on employee pay raises
The City Council of Jefferson City has tabled a bill that would give city employees a proposed pay increase.
Continue Reading City Council of Jefferson City to discuss pay raises again at council meeting
The City Council of Jefferson City is set to discuss pay raises for most city employees once again at its meeting Tuesday, after the council tabled the discussion June 28.
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Parson calls for special session on tax cuts
The governor held a news conference Friday afternoon to talk about budget actions he took this week, including the veto of $500 million in federal COVID-19 stimulus funds meant for a means-tested tax rebate. That measure didn’t go far enough, Parson said.
Continue Reading City council of Jefferson City to discuss possible employee pay raises at next meeting
The city council of Jefferson City met Monday night for a work session.
Continue Reading Jefferson City Council to hold special meeting Monday to discuss raising city employee pay
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting Monday night to discuss a 5 percent raise for all city employees. The council tabled the vote at its meeting last week. The meeting is open to the public Monday, and starts at 5:30 pm at the Jefferson City Municipal Building. Council
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Jefferson City Council appoints new police chief at meeting Tuesday
The City Council of Jefferson City is expected to meet Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., after city offices were closed for Juneteenth.
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Attorney general wants to force JC Schools, other districts to turn over documents
Missouri’s attorney general said Wednesday this his office is seeking to force the Jefferson City School District and six other districts to turn over information related to student surveys.
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Jefferson City Council approves pay raises for police officers
Jefferson City police officers will get a pay raise after approval Monday from the city council.
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Jefferson City police body-worn cameras may cost taxpayers
Jefferson City Police Department is one step closer to getting body-worn cameras for its officers, but there are still some things to be done before a purchase can be made.
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Hitachi Energy announces $10 million expansion for Jefferson City factory
Hitachi Energy announced on Tuesday plans to invest more than $10 million in its Jefferson City factory.
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Organizations reflect on three years of recovery efforts on the anniversary of the tornado that hit Jefferson City
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks three years since a tornado touched down in Jefferson City in 2019 causing destruction to hundreds of homes and several businesses. The EF3 tornado hit Jefferson City on May 22, 2019 and for many, it’s hard to forget the tornado that tore through parts of the city. “I just remember everyone
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Jefferson City council passes motion to recognize the historical significance of Oct. 7, 1864
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ.) Jefferson City’s Third Ward councilman got his motion passed to reintroduce a resolution to recognize the historical significance of Oct. 7, 1864, during the council meeting Monday night. The council also decided to make some changes to what events and actions people will recognize about this time in history. The council
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Jefferson City set to return controversial pavers back to Deborah Cooper Park on Adrian’s Island
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) A settlement was reached Thursday after Edith Vogel sued the city of Jefferson City in late March for removing two of her stone pavers from the Deborah Cooper Park on Adrian’s Island. Vogel said she bought two pavers last summer for the section at the park but they were removed shortly
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Cole County Emergency Medical Services plans new headquarters in highest call volume area
Cole County Emergency Medical Services is building a new headquarters on the northeast corner of McCarty and Adams Street.
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Jefferson City to start taking bids for historic buildings on East Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City will start taking bids and rehabilitation plans on certain properties located on East Capitol Avenue next week.
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State Rep. Basye amendment limiting transgender athletes’ rights approved in Missouri House
The Missouri House this week approved an amendment that would allow school districts to hold votes to prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.
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Leonard and Bloemke-Warren win seats on Jefferson City School Board of Education
Jefferson City residents are voting on the two open seats on the Jefferson City Board of Education as four candidates make their bids this election day
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