Homeowners, RC Flying Club struggling to coexist
At Binder Park, right off Rainbow Lane, is a small section of the Joseph C. Miller Park where flying enthusiasts go to use radio controlled model airplanes and…
Stories by Madeleine Leroux
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Truman Hotel TIF delayed further
An expected presentation to the Jefferson City Council on the proposed Truman Hotel Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan has been delayed a second time.
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Council starts tweaking 2017 budget
The Jefferson City Council has started making its mark on the mayor's draft 2017 budget, but whether the changes will make it to the final budget is yet to be …
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JC sales taxes continue to exceed projections
For the third month in a row, Jefferson City's sales taxes have exceeded projections in all three categories.
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Jefferson City sales tax renewal on Tuesday's ballot
A familiar proposition will appear Tuesday on Jefferson City ballots.
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Tobacco 21 fails to move to full City Council
After several presentations to Jefferson City committees, the Tobacco 21 proposal appears to have hit a dead end.
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Mayor to present draft Jefferson City budget for 2017
This week, the Jefferson City Council will begin discussions on the draft 2017 budget, which will be presented by Mayor Carrie Tergin at a meeting Monday.
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Adrian's Island riverfront project moving forward
Access to Adrian's Island may be just around the corner.
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Cole County Commission approves funding for 911 upgrades
The Jefferson City Police Department is planning for upgrades to its 911 operations.
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City attorney selection process moves forward
Jefferson City is looking for a new city attorney and a dedicated committee is expected to begin interviewing candidates next week.
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Comley expected to be appointed interim city attorney
Jefferson City officials are expected to appoint an interim city attorney as they prepare for the departure of the current attorney Drew Hilpert.
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Sales tax receipts exceed projections
For the second month in a row, Jefferson City's sales taxes have exceeded projections in all three categories.
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Safety study suggests Missouri Boulevard improvements
A new safety assessment of Missouri Boulevard found what many Jefferson City residents already know - improvements are needed for pedestrians, cyclists and tra…
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Tobacco21 group continues push for higher tobacco age
A proposal to increase the legal minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 in Jefferson City may wind up as a ballot initiative.
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Truman Hotel TIF: What happens next?
Though proposed plans for the Truman Hotel were rejected by a city commission last week, the proposal could still move forward, as long as at least seven membe…
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Initiative seeks to increase age for tobacco purchase
Jefferson City Council members are considering a proposal to increase the legal minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21.
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May Market hopes to continue growth
This year, the May Market moved to a new location in Jefferson City, taking on new partners and new features.
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Pow Wow grows in Jefferson City
Native American culture filled the Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds on Saturday as the ninth annual For the People Pow Wow began.
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Osage County sheriff resigns
Osage County Sheriff Michael Dixon Jr. resigned late Thursday afternoon, and an interim sheriff has already been named.
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Training for Life campus hits fundraising goal
Construction on the new Training for Life campus in Jefferson City will begin next year, now that the majority of funds has been raised.
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Jefferson City pools set to open Wednesday
With summer just around the corner, Jefferson City pools are getting ready to open.
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Jefferson City to update sign, food code
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling has left Jefferson City's signs in question.
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City looking to fund downtown sidewalk repair
It's been nearly 15 years since Jefferson City completed the downtown streetscape project, and city staff is now looking to fund repairs in the area.
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Tennis complex project rallies
Community leaders are moving forward with plans for a tennis complex near Lincoln University and the Jefferson Parks and Recreation Commission likely will appr…
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Expanding playgrounds to fit adults a growing concept
David Golden first got the idea after watching "American Ninja Warrior," a television show where contestants battle through different obstacle courses.
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Stadium Boulevard to close in front of Adkins Stadium during track meet
For the next two weekends, a portion of Stadium Boulevard will be closed to traffic as the state track championships come to Jefferson City.
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Capital City Corvette Classic returns today
The fourth annual Capital City Corvette Classic returns today, and organizers are hoping it will be the event's "breakthrough year."
