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Osage Bend church honors veterans’ sacrifices
For the fourth year in a row, women with the St. Margaret Church in Osage Bend are decorating the graves of veterans who fought in wars throughout our country’s history.
Scout exec: Decision affirms inclusiveness of Scouts
The council representing Boy Scout groups in Central Missouri believes this week’s vote by the National Council of Scouts to allow homosexual boys into Scouting reaffirms their commitment to serving all youths of this country.
JCPD officer heads to Oklahoma to help
Jefferson City Police Department Capt. Bob Clark was among a group from the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) who went to Oklahoma to help in the aftermath of this week’s deadly tornadoes.
Police, sheriff offer rape defense course
As part of a joint training effort by the Jefferson City Police Department and Cole County Sheriff’s Department, a no-cost Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course is being offered to the public.
Reaching out to Oklahoma
Jefferson City residents who have been through devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma are putting together an effort to help their former neighbors after this week’s deadly storms.
Official: All outdoor warning sirens installed
As of this week, all 14 outdoor warning sirens that the Cole County Commission approved purchasing have been installed.
Local Red Cross team ready to head to Oklahoma
Donations for disaster relief being collected
Two emergency response vehicles and four drivers from the Heart of Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross are on standby to head to Oklahoma to help in relief efforts after deadly tornadoes hit the area earlier this week.
Broken pipe blamed on metal fatigue
By Monday afternoon, crews with Missouri American Water company had fixed a broken pipe which led to thousands of customers losing water pressure for a couple of hours Sunday night.
Cole County: Revenue from sales taxes is flat
Official: Better to not plan on growth
Sales tax collections in Cole County can be described in one word — flat. “We budget for zero growth and whatever growth we get, we put into reserves," Commissioner Marc Ellinger said.
Postal Service designates Wardsville a town
But no separate zip code
Wardsville has finally arrived as a destination for your cards, letters and bills, according to the U.S. Postal Service. The 65101 zip code remains the same but letters don't have to be addressed as Jefferson City.
Elliott gets 4 years for child abuse
A Russellville man has been sentenced to four years in prison for pleading guilty to two counts of child abuse in connection with an incident with a 2-year-old boy in June 2012.
Missouri Missing voices new hope
Ohio case illustrates 'why we never, ever give up'
The three women found in Ohio this week after being reported missing for several years gives newfound hope to one of the founders of a missing persons group in Mid-Missouri.
Russellville man pleads guilty to federal drug charges
A Russellville man recently pleaded guilty to a federal indictment in a drug trafficking case.
Local arborist shares how trees can work for you
Nick Kuhn’s mission as forestry coordinator within the Department of Conservation is to help all Missouri residents know the benefits of trees and how they can work for them.
Commissioners look at who pays county offices’ legal bills
Who pays for outside attorneys used by Cole County departments and county elected officials was the main topic of discussion at Friday’s County Commission meeting.
Corvette Classics cruise into Capital City
The Chevrolet Corvette has a special allure, and organizers of a new event in Jefferson City hope owners of this special car will come out in large numbers. The events start Friday, with registration at the pavilion at Ellis Porter Park from 8-10 a.m.
Collision kills Versailles truck driver
A tractor trailer and a smaller diesel truck were involved in a crash on U.S. 50/63 East, Thursday afternoon.
Local Lions Clubs recognized
Two of the top 10 towns in America with the most Lions Club members are located in Central Missouri.
Longtime downtown event changing location
A longtime downtown Jefferson City event is moving to a new location.
Airport subsidy largely hasn’t been used
Cole County and Jefferson City officials are pleased that money they pledged to help bring in American Airlines to Columbia Regional Airport has hardly been tapped because the airline has been meeting its revenue targets.
Commission approves final part of jail project
The Cole County Commission on Wednesday gave its final approval for the last piece of work to have been done as part of the new Cole County Jail project. Officials toured a new sallyport at the courthouse.
Chiming like clockwork
For the first time in four years, the Cole County Courthouse clock chimed for all to hear.
Missouri River expected to hit just over 23 feet in JC
A quickly rising Missouri River is expected to crest just above “flood stage” in Jefferson City
Sheriff appeals ruling over Cole County’s use of fees
Cole County Sheriff Greg White is appealing a judge’s ruling that the County Commission can take fees out of a law enforcement sales tax.
Judge: Assessor must pay county for computer service
Cole County Senior Judge Byron Kinder has ruled in favor of the County Commission in a dispute with County Assessor Chris Estes over payment for computer service in his office.
Cole County OKs $150,000 for Chamber
The Cole County Commission approved renewing the county’s contract with the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce to help the county with economic development.
JCPD works with Carfax to release accident reports
Jefferson City residents now have two options to get police crash reports, although they’ll pay more than twice as much online than getting them from the police station.
Day to celebrate ‘turns into a terrible tragedy’
JC runner recounts surreal atmosphere after explosions
A Jefferson City man who was running in his fourth Boston Marathon on Monday said he was fortunate he had finished the race an hour before two deadly explosions rocked the area near the finish line.
Knife-wielding suspect Tasered after robbery attempt
Jefferson City police had to use a Taser on a Jefferson City man, who was taken into custody Saturday in connection with an attempted robbery.
Day of celebration ‘turns into a terrible tragedy’
JC runner recounts surreal atmosphere after explosions
A Jefferson City man who was running in his fourth Boston Marathon on Monday said he was fortunate he had finished the race an hour before two deadly explosions rocked the area near the finish line.
Area man sentenced for illegal gun possession
The former owner of a strip club in Sunrise Beach - Jimmy Duane Davis, 57 - was sentenced in federal court Thursday for illegally possessing 31 firearms.
Man gets 37 years in Cole County rape cases
Johnny Rucker, 44, of St. Louis, has been sentenced to 37 years in prison after a Cole County jury convicted him of seven counts in two 2011 rape cases.
Vandals topple, break statue at Helias
Officials at Helias High School hope the public will be able to help them find who destroyed a statue on school grounds.
Two incumbents re-elected to Blair Oaks board
The two incumbents in the Blair Oaks School board race won re-election to their seats Tuesday.
Will voters go to polls today?
Cole County Clerk Marvin Register said he’s not going to venture a prediction for voter turnout for today’s municipal elections.
Fewer ambulance false alarms at Dulle/Hamilton
Efforts made by the Jefferson City Housing Authority have satisfied the Cole County Commission that it will be better able to bill individuals at Dulle/Hamilton Towers when false alarms involving ambulances occur.
Volunteer for disasters
Karen Libbert got involved with the American Red Cross in 2003, when she was still working in state government.
Cole County to discuss courthouse repairs
Commission to hold second night meeting
The Cole County Commission set another night meeting to get more public input on issues. Discussed Monday will be efforts to bid out preservation, maintenance and repair work at the courthouse.
Police defend size, scope of police car fleet
An arresting debate
The Jefferson City Police Department is dealing with cuts to overtime to help make up a city budget shortfall, but some community members would rather see cuts to the number and size of the department’s cars.
7 city workers opt for early outs
Jefferson City officials are getting more response than they counted on from the city’s early retirement program. By Thursday, it had seven employees retiring.
Cole County collector reports revenues flat
The Cole County Collector’s Office took in $67.7 million for the year ending Feb. 28, slightly more revenue than last year.
Cynova takes early retirement from JCPD
Police captain has served for 30 years
When he started work at the Jefferson City Police Department in 1983, Bob Cynova’s goal was to make captain and work 30 years in the department.
Jurors take trolley ride to court
Cole County has recently started using a trolley service for jurors, shuttling them from a city parking lot beside City Hall to the courthouse.
Children escape house fire
Fire investigators were not able to determine the cause of a two alarm fire that destroyed a home in eastern Jefferson City, Monday afternoon.
Clamoring crowds boost book sale’s stats
They were lined up out to Route T at the St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall on Saturday morning for the last day of the annual Missouri River Regional Library/ABLE Book Sale.
State holds $26 million in unclaimed property
Since November, more than 1,000 new safe deposit boxes were turned over to Mo. Treasurer Clint Zweifel’s office as unclaimed property. To check, see ShowMeMoney.com.
Local bishop: Pope's name, mission have great significance
‘A good true shepherd’
Bishop John Gaydos had already planned to be in Rome next month. But now, that trip will take on more significance as a new leader of the Catholic Church will be in place.
Olten Sr. gets 15 more years in prison
Dale Olten Sr. will serve another 15 years in prison, after a Phelps County jury convicted him this week of second-degree burglary in a four year-old Cole County case.
County Commission prevails in sheriff’s suit over fees
A judge has ruled in favor of the Cole County Commission in Sheriff Greg White’s lawsuit over taking administrative fees out of the county's law enforcement sales tax.
Ambulance to move to Cole County jail
The Cole County ambulance based at Jefferson City Fire Station No. 2 on East McCarty Street will be moved to the new Cole County Sheriff's Department to increase response times.
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