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‘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.
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.
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.
City looks to gauge interest in conference center
Some local hoteliers unaware of new concept
The conference center concept has changed yet again, after being altered several times in the past year alone.
611 JCHS seniors urged to continue excellence
More than 600 students graduated from Jefferson City High School on Sunday, in an outdoor ceremony at Adkins Stadium.
185 graduate from Helias
The 185 members of the Class of 2012 graduated from Helias Catholic High School on Sunday, taking time to remember one retiring faculty member and one student who didn’t make it to graduation.
Joplin survivor, a JC native, releases memoir, prepares for anniversary
It’s been almost one year since Danielle Stammer held her 17-month-old son, Ethan, close to her chest while thinking she would not survive the night.
Council to consider JC Fire Department sales tax
The City Council is set to consider the Fire Department improvement plan Monday, which includes a potential switch from a property to a sales tax on the August ballot.
Commission to look at Scenic Drive, Joe Lane intersection
The Jefferson City Transportation and Traffic Commission will consider a new request to remove the four-way stop sign at Scenic Drive and Joe Lane, a sign that took neighbors multiple tries to get installed.
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