Jefferson City Area Local News

Mo. prayer measure to appear on August ballot

Gov. Jay Nixon has placed the proposed “right to pray” constitutional amendment to the Aug. 7 primary election ballot.

One arrested after foot pursuit

At about 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, officers of the Jefferson City Police Department were on routine patrol in the 200 block of East Dunklin when they noticed a suspicious person walking in the street, eastbound.

Cole County firefighters battle blaze

Firefighters from the Cole County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a structure fire in the southern part of the county Wednesday morning.

‘Disaster’ budget year ahead for Jefferson City

Jefferson City is bracing for a rough budget year in 2013, as it can no longer rely on a windfall from companies making large back-tax payments.

Lodging tax expected to fall short

The portion of lodging tax funds marked for use in construction of a conference center are expected to fall short of the initial $600,000 projection for the year.

Joplin Walk of Unity offers healing, hope

JOPLIN — There is a scar. A long, dark scar, somewhat healed over, but still red with pain, still smooth with newness. The tornado left that scar, miles long and nearly a mile wide at some points.

Woman faces manslaughter charge after fatal accident

A Jefferson City woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal car crash in February on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County.

Landscaped ramps dedicated in Holts Summit

In a joint ceremony, the Holts Summit Community Betterment Association and the Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce Tuesday dedicated six U.S. 54 landscaped entrance and exit ramps in the city.

Two women honored with achievement award

Laurel Kramer and Jahnae Barnett were given the Zonta Women of Achievement awards at the Zonta Yellow Rose Luncheon on Tuesday.

Auxiliary donates $100,000 for cancer screening program

Partners Auxiliary donated $100,000 to Capital Region Medical Center to be used in a new lung cancer screening the hospital will begin June 6.

Tobacco tax increase clears legal hurdle

If supporters of a proposal to raise taxes on tobacco products gathered enough signatures on their initiative petitions, Missourians will see that issue on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.

Unoccupied mobile home burns

Cole County Fire Protection District firefighters battled a blaze at an unoccupied mobile home Tuesday morning.

JC street closure for Wednesday

Beginning Wednesday, Jefferson City's Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the contractor, Concrete Engineering, will close the alley of Cedar Way at Broadway Street.

Shots fired call leads to one arrest

At 7:46 p.m. Monday night, Jefferson City police officers responded to a call about gunshots being fired near Argonne and Francis St.

Nominations sought for July 4th honor

Mid-Missourians are asked to nominate a local hero to be honored during Jefferson City’s Independence Day festivities.

Fire damages Mokane home

MOKANE — A collection has started to aid victims of a Sunday afternoon fire in Mokane that heavily damaged the home of Lisa Underwood.

Voters’ photo ID amendment off ballot

Missouri voters can cast ballots for at least two more years without being required to show a government-issued, photo-identification card as their only proof-of-identity.

Council OKs Fire Dept. sales tax bill

By a vote of 7-2, the City Council approved the Fire Department proposal to switch from a property tax to a dedicated sales tax, to be placed on the August ballot.

Organizers pleased with Tea Party rally

Organizers said Monday they were pleased with the turnout of about 700 conservatives, many of them Tea Party members, from around the nation who rallied Saturday in a pasture just north of Jefferson City.

Playground nearing completion in North Jefferson City

The Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is waiting on one last piece to finish up a playground in the North Jefferson City Recreation Area.

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