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Partnerships credited for success of Capital Area Rail Terminal By early 2024, the Algoa Quarry will be no more and the Capital Area Rail Terminal (CART) will have taken its place. Several private, local, state and federal leaders gathered at the quarry Thursday m... August 11, 2023
Cole County driver charged with assault, DWI A Cole County woman awaits charges of assault, weapons and driving while intoxicated, among others, following a Jefferson City Police Department arrest Tuesday night.Around 9 p.m. Tuesday, officers re... August 10, 2023
Missouri DNR tackles soil contamination with ‘risk-based’ approach When petroleum-contaminated soil is discovered, the first instinct is likely to clean it up right away.But the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) takes a different approach.In part, DNR&#3... August 10, 2023
Cole, Callaway crashes leave two injured A 43-year-old Centertown man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Cole County.Devon J. Vines, 27, of Centertown, was driving east around 4:20 p.m. on Route C in a 2004 Chevrolet Ava... August 10, 2023
Cole County Commission holds back from acting on senior property tax freeze <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yC2YxsMVhPw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... August 9, 2023
Special election on tap today Cole County residents will be voting on tax issues today in a special election.All county voters will be weighing in on a levy increase for the library; two towns will also be voting on individual tax... August 8, 2023
Moniteau County man injured in motorcycle crash A Moniteau County man was injured in a Sunday afternoon crash in Cole County.Travis L. Davis, 29, of California, was driving west on Route E on a 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he failed to nego... August 8, 2023
EMS logistics chief found calling in Cole County After becoming an EMT/paramedic and coming to Cole County EMS, Logistics Chief Sam Gibson said he can't imagine doing anything else."I don't know what I would do if I wasn't in EMS. I... August 7, 2023
Bidders bring home bacon at county fair breakfast, auction "Two-fifty, two-fifty, do I hear three? Three! Three-twenty-five, three twenty-five, three-fifty, three-fifty, three-fifty -- sold for three-fifty!" The whiplash auctioneering of Bill and Logan Gratz ... August 5, 2023
County juvenile center finds space for new home After months of weekly closed-session meetings, Cole County officials have found a home for a new juvenile center. Western District Cole County Commissioner Harry Otto confirmed Friday afternoon the c... August 5, 2023
Local employers awarded for support of MO National Guard, Reserve When Missouri Army National Guard Lt. Col. Charles Ledgerwood was deployed to Afghanistan, as well as several state emergencies, he worried his teaching position at Jefferson City High School wouldn&#... August 5, 2023
Storm leaves thousands without power Wednesday night's storm dumped a record-setting total of 3.24 inches of rain on Jefferson City. That's the most rain the city has ever received on Aug. 2, according to the National Weather Service. Be... August 4, 2023
Kansas City woman dies in hospital after near drowning A Kansas City woman who nearly drowned Saturday was later pronounced dead Monday evening.Yolanda Munoz-Garcia, 19, was swimming at the mouth of a spring at Ha Ha Tonka State Park around 1:20 p.m. Satu... August 3, 2023
Cole County Commission debates bid request language with bidder <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UcehffPmx4Q" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... August 2, 2023
Cole County Public Works takes new approach to fuel leak cleanup Cole County Public Works is meeting head-on a recently discovered fuel leak at its Monticello facility. While the diesel and gasoline leaks have been contained, there's still a lot of work to be d... August 2, 2023
Hydroplaning leads to two Miller County crashes An Eldon man was injured Tuesday morning in a Miller County crash.Matthew R. Hopkins, 34, was driving east on U.S. 54 around 7 a.m. when his 2021 Jeep Renegade hydroplaned, according to a Missouri Sta... August 2, 2023
Kitchen fire damages church building Jefferson City firefighters responded to a structure fire Monday morning in the 1000 block of Northeast Drive.According to a Jefferson City Fire Department news release, fire crews were dispatched to ... August 1, 2023
Jefferson City woman hurt in Miller County crash A Jefferson City woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Miller County.Alyssa T. Wells, 21, was driving east at roughly 3 a.m. on Highway 54 about a quarter of a mile east ... August 1, 2023
Assessor: Cole County residential tax bills will be 6-7% higher Cole County Assessor Chris Estes has certified his offices' reassessments for 2023, and Cole County residents are looking at a higher property tax bill this year.Estes sat down Thursday to discuss... July 30, 2023
Cole County voting machines pass pre-election testing Cole County Clerk's Office staff and representatives from the Cole County Democrat and Republican parties worked together Thursday to ensure the accuracy of the Aug. 8 election. Lined up in four rows ... July 28, 2023
Remembering veterans of ‘forgotten war’ The Korean War is often skipped over in recollections of America’s historical conflicts.But on Thursday, veterans of the “Forgotten War” were remembered and honored in a ceremony mar... July 27, 2023
Crash injures three children, one adult A Jefferson City woman and three children were injured in a Tuesday evening crash in Cole County.Antigone J. Pirritano, 25, was driving south around 11 p.m. Tuesday on Roling Road in a 1998 Chevrolet ... July 27, 2023
Rock removal delays work on Jefferson City soccer complex Construction of the United Capital City Soccer Club complex has been delayed until spring of 2024.Word of the delay came during a July 14 meeting about American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds between Co... July 26, 2023
Cole County commissioner, neighbors accuse assessor of discrimination Board of Equalization (BOE) meetings are not typically known for their drama or entertainment value.But tempers and frustrations were on full display at Tuesday's BOE meeting.Property owners appea... July 26, 2023
Cole County Public Works tackles fuel spill near Lincoln University farm <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ELLPvIpK6PE" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... July 26, 2023
Community block party on tap Tuesday Jefferson City residents can eat free treats, drink ice-cold refreshments and share memories with their neighbors Tuesday.What's the occasion?Tuesday is National Night Out (NNO), a block party mea... July 26, 2023
JCPD seeking applicants for Citizens’ Police Academy Jefferson City residents will have the opportunity to take an up-close look at the Jefferson City Police Department's (JCPD) operations this August.According to a JCPD news release, the department... July 25, 2023
New Prenger Center program director dedicated to helping community Melissa Wilkinson is the "Resource Guru."She says her bread and butter is finding community resources for those in need and teaching them how to use them.As the new program director at the P... July 16, 2023
Three injured in single-vehicle Camden County crash A Camdenton man and two Edwards residents were injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Camden County. Travis J. Roderick, 31, of Camdenton, was driving north on Route FF about a quarter... July 14, 2023
Three Jefferson City firefighters make history as first all-female fire engine crew Three Jefferson City firefighters made department history Wednesday.Lisa Layton-Brinker, Abigail Tarpein and Marilee Veit became the first all-female fire engine crew in Jefferson City Fire Department... July 13, 2023
One serious, two minor injuries in area crashes A St. Louis man was injured Tuesday morning in a Miller County crash.Ervin Edwards, 45, of St. Louis, was driving west on U.S. 54 in a 2014 Freightliner M2 when Miguel G. Vargas, 54, of California, st... July 13, 2023
Cole County EMS seeks to improve emergency response <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7Jq_Vvv5ifM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... July 12, 2023
Barnett man injured in Morgan County crash A Barnett man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Morgan County.Alfred J. Vaniten, 80, of Barnett, was driving east on Missouri 52 in a 2020 Ram 1500 when William B. Fowler, 53, of ... July 12, 2023
Last day to register to vote for Aug. 8 election nears Wednesday will be the last day to register to vote before the Aug. 8 special election.Cole County residents interested in voting must register by 5 p.m.Absentee voting has officially kicked off and wi... July 11, 2023
Time ticks on: Cole County Courthouse clock back in action Tick, tick, tick.The 102-year-old clock perched in the attic of the Cole County Courthouse has started telling the time again and, for the first time since 2006, it’s doing it correctly.Sean and... July 7, 2023
Two injured in boating, traffic crashes A 19-year-old Colorado woman was injured Wednesday evening in a tw0-vessel collision at Lake of the Ozarks. Jadynn P. Black, 19, of Thornton, was riding on a 2004 Kawasaki STX jet ski piloted by Gavin... July 7, 2023
Cole County Commission gets update on courthouse clock repair <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5BpMeXmbED4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... July 6, 2023
8 traffic deaths, 4 drownings reported over July 4 weekend The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported nearly a third fewer traffic crashes and injuries on Missouri roads this July 4 reporting period compared to last year.With this year's Fourth of July in... July 6, 2023
Freedom, food trucks and fun: Salute to America celebration takes over downtown JC Jefferson City was buzzing with activity Tuesday for the Salute to America Fourth of July celebration.From the Capitol to Monroe Street, patriotic citizens lined the sidewalks and filled the streets, ... July 5, 2023
Kansas City man found drowned at Lake of the Ozarks A Kansas City man drowned Sunday night at the Lake of the Ozarks.James D. Roy, 56, was last seen near a moored boat in Bollinger Creek Cove, according to a Highway Patrol drowning incident report.It&#... July 5, 2023
20 years later, story behind Modine shooting still mystery Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the day a shooter took the lives of several of his coworkers at the Modine plant in Jefferson City.On that day in 2003, employee Jonathon Russell killed three c... July 2, 2023
Flying back in time; WWII bomber flies passengers out of JC airport <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R1FFxeHtMII" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... July 1, 2023
Four implicated in downtown gell-ball assaults An 18-year-old male and three juvenile males have been connected with several assaults in downtown Jefferson City.The Jefferson City Police Department (JCPD) received several calls Tuesday afternoon c... July 1, 2023
One boating incident, three crashes reported Two boaters were injured Thursday evening in an accident on the Gasconade River. Henry O. Struemph, of Belle, was piloting a 1975 Lowe upstream at the 198.2-mile marker of the Gasconade River when the... July 1, 2023
Centertown prohibits fireworks until drought ends A Centertown ordinance prohibiting the use of fireworks has been activated due to the extreme drought in Cole County.The ordinance, officially titled Ordinance 150, was originally passed in 2012. Ordi... June 29, 2023
Tuscumbia man injured in Miller County crash A Tuscumbia man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Miller County.Steven A. Smith, 41, of Tuscumbia, was driving east on Missouri 52 in a 2010 Honda Accord when Leroy Long, 84, tur... June 29, 2023
Cole County signs cooperative project agreement with Jefferson City <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XqKdYIwdWcs" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... June 28, 2023
Three Jefferson City juveniles in custody for weapons offense Three Jefferson City juveniles were taken Sunday to the Prenger Family Center after a weapons incident.According to a Jefferson City Police Department (JCPD) news release, officers responded around 4:... June 27, 2023
Absentee voting for Aug. 8 election begins Tuesday The Aug. 8 special election is more than a month away, but the Cole County Clerk's Office wants the public to be aware of several important dates and deadlines.Absentee voting begins Tuesday and w... June 25, 2023
Local recruits graduate from Highway Patrol academy A Jefferson City woman and two other Mid-Missourians graduated Friday morning from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy. Alongside eight other graduates, the three locals took the... June 24, 2023
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