Jefferson City Area Local News

Street Closure Announced for Tuesday in JC

Closed much of the day

Prescription drug part of Bustamante defense

Alyssa Bustamante’s prescription for Prozac may have helped lead her to killing Elizabeth Olten, 9, a consulting psychiatrist testified Monday afternoon.

Second rail bridge to be built over Osage River

Missouri transportation officials have approved construction of a new railroad bridge over the Osage River in central Missouri.

One family recounts heroin nightmare

No individual or family is immune to the consequences of drugs and drug use.

Veteran shares story of service in prominent service organization

More than 20 years after his return from service in Vietnam, local veteran Jessie Jones discovered the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the camaraderie embraced by those who have served in the military.

Theater is a way of life for Branden Bise

Branden Bise estimates he spends 35 hours a week working and performing at Shikles Auditorium with the Capital City Players.

Missouri Guardsman finds employment for service members

Many service members across the country are struggling with finding employment. One Missouri Army National Guard soldier is dedicated to helping those in need find jobs.

Fire Department kicks off centennial celebration

The Jefferson City Fire Department is celebrating 100 years of full-time service, and kicked off the celebration Sunday with a special ceremony and the hanging of celebratory flags throughout the downtown area.

Two in custody for JC robbery

Two in custody for robbery

Hearings to argue Bustamante’s punishment

A final chapter in the Elizabeth Olten murder case begins at 9 a.m. Monday, when Cole County Presiding Circuit Judge Patricia Joyce begins taking evidence to help her decide how long a prison sentence Alyssa Bustamante should receive.

Group teaches skills of flint knapping

For his Indian-style flat bow Shannon Block makes himself, he prefers to use a wooden arrow with an arrowhead tip.

Clerk: Tax to attract voters

Turnout above 30 percent expected

Voter turnout for Tuesday’s election could be above 30 percent, but the Cole County clerk is not making any predictions.

Mid-Missouri lawmaker takes issue with renewable energy ballot title

State Rep. Jay Barnes remains unhappy with Secretary of State Robin Carnahan’s office over an initiative petition seeking Missouri voters’ support for a new renewable energy law.

Several lake events to benefit Special Olympics

The year 2011 was a record-breaking one for the Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge.

Local Guardsman honored for state emergency work

Missouri National Guardsmen saw a historic year in 2011 when they were activated for five state emergency duty missions. Many soldiers have received recognition for their efforts during state emergency duty.

Blair Oaks celebrates Winterfest Fantasy

Blair Oaks celebrated Winterfest Fantasy this week with several events including Spirit Week, SHUSH Day, a school-wide volleyball tournament, an assembly, basketball game and dance.

Snapshot: Sarah Luebbert, Missouri tourism communicator

Sarah Luebbert, director of communications for the Missouri Division of Tourism, has worked for almost four years with tourism and was with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce for five years before that.

Sites across Missouri celebrate feats of black Americans

February is Black History Month, and Missouri is filled with places that offer interactive lessons on the Show-Me-State’s most influential black Americans.

Woman robs Gerbes at gunpoint

No one was injured in an armed robbery, which occurred Friday night at Super Gerbes, 2101 Schotthill Wood Rd.

Passenger seriously injured in wreck

A Jefferson City man was injured Friday night while he was a passenger in a vehicle that ran off a city street and into a creek bed.

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