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Two contested municipal races on tap outside of Jefferson City
Voters in Cole County smaller communities will only have two contested races to decide in the April 2 municipal election: the Lohman mayoral race and Russellvi…
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Subscriber ExclusiveEmergency management director keeps Jefferson City, Cole County prepared for worst
As Cole County Emergency Management director, Nick Tietsort holds a unique position.
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County road closed by flooding
Meadows Ford Road was closed due to flooding Friday morning.
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Sheriff warns residents about scam calls
Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler warned residents Thursday about scam phone calls.
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Lafayette Street crosswalk project on tap through March
The 900 block of Lafayette Street will close for construction Monday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCole County stormwater projects enter design phase; bidding, construction to follow
Two major Cole County stormwater projects will enter their second phases after Tuesday's Cole County Commission meeting.
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Blair Oaks School Board approves summer school plans
Summer school at Blair Oaks will look different, yet familiar, this year.
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Cole County redesigning website, focusing on easy access
Cole County is redesigning its website with a focus on easy access, according to GIS Manager Melissa Johnson.
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Subscriber ExclusiveLake Saint Louis Republican files candidacy for 3rd congressional district
State Rep. Justin Hicks announced Monday his candidacy for Missouri's 3rd Congressional District.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBlair Oaks board to discuss bond, levy issues
The Blair Oaks Board of Education will discuss two ballot initiatives at a 30-minute town hall meeting before tonight's normal board meeting.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCole County treasurer seeking re-election
Cole County Treasurer Eric Peters filed for re-election Feb. 27.
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Cole County employees push for paid parental leave policy
In the past, Cole County Commissioners have touted the benefits county employees receive as rivaling the state's benefits.
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Cole County Public Works seeks federal funds for solar project
Cole County Public Works is trying to go green with the help of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant.
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April 2 election deadlines near
The April 2 general municipal election is only a month away. Here are deadlines the Cole County Clerk's Office wants voters to know.
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Cole County assessor files for re-election
Cole County Assessor Chris Estes filed for re-election Tuesday.
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New siren system allows for automated, targeted severe weather warnings
The Jefferson City Police Department (JCPD) announced some changes to the city's and county's outdoor weather warning system Friday.
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JC man injured in Cole County crash
A Jefferson City driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Cole County.
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JCPD buys radar trailers to reduce speeding
The Jefferson City Police Department (JCPD) has purchased two radar trailers to deter speeding.
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Submarine crew celebrates commissioning anniversary with cookout
The crew of the USS Jefferson City celebrated the submarine's 32nd birthday Thursday with a beach party in Guam.
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Subscriber ExclusiveUSS Jefferson City celebrates 32nd, or eighth, anniversary of commissioning
The USS Jefferson City -- originally commissioned in Newport News, Virginia, in 1992 -- celebrates its 32nd birthday today.
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Boy Scouts of America event on tap March 6
The Boy Scouts of America Great Rivers Council will host its annual patron event on March 6 in Jefferson City.
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Subscriber ExclusiveLocal, state agencies promote Severe Weather Preparedness Week
The National Weather Service, the State Emergency Management Agency and local emergency managers -- including Cole County's -- will observe Severe Weather Prep…
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First day of filing produces contested Cole County race
Candidate filing for the Aug. 6 primary election opened Tuesday and so far, there's only one contested race in Cole County.
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Cole County Commission tackles public safety business
Public safety was the name of the game at Tuesday morning's Cole County Commission meeting.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCandidate filing open for August primary
Filing for the Aug. 6 primary election in Missouri opens today. Individuals seeking election to county, state and national seats can file for candidacy startin…
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Subscriber ExclusiveNew Prenger Family Center still in design phase; county crews work to clear land
County staff cleared brush (and trash) last week before surveyors could accurately determine the topography at the new site of the Prenger Family Center.
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Eldridge man arrested for pointing gun at driver
An Eldridge man was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at someone Friday morning in Jefferson City.
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Bathroom fire breaks out at Community Park
A fire broke out Friday morning at Community Park.
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City doesn’t share state, national increase in youth gun deaths
Firearm death rates among children and adolescents are on the rise in the United States, according to a KFF analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) …
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House sends Missouri crime prevention bill to Senate
The Missouri House on Monday passed a bill focused on enhancing public safety and preventing crime.
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Cole County Commission puts new pay adjustment system into action
When Cole County Commissioners approved the county budget for 2024, they agreed on a new system for adjusting employee pay.
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Subscriber ExclusiveAppraiser announces plan to run for Cole County assessor
Tim Theroff, a local Republican and real estate appraiser, announced Thursday his intent to seek the office of Cole County assessor in the Aug. 6 primary elect…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWestern District commissioner intends to seek re-election
Western District Cole County Commissioner Harry Otto announced Friday his intent to seek re-election in the Aug. 6 primary election.
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Absentee balloting for April 2 vote begins Tuesday
With the April 2 municipal election only a month and a half away, there are several important dates the Cole County Clerk's Office wants voters to know.
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Cole County Public Works employee happy, comfortable in his role
As a vehicle operator at Cole County Public Works, Raymond Dean Raef works with asphalt during hot summer months, plows ice and snow during the winter, and eve…
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Remains of missing Linn man found in Osage County
Missouri State Highway Patrol investigators found the remains of a missing Linn man Feb. 8 in Osage County.
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World War II POW dies at 100, was a ‘pistol’ until the end
Only a couple of months away from his 101st birthday, World War II veteran Wilburn Rowden died Tuesday morning.
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Subscriber ExclusiveMissouri legislators, police chiefs champion bill to deter fleeing suspects
Missouri legislators and law enforcement chiefs from across the state gathered in the House Lounge at the Capitol building on Valentine's Day to unveil "Valent…
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Stover man killed in Morgan County crash
A Stover man was killed in a single-vehicle traffic crash Tuesday morning in Morgan County.
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Cole County Commission approves $40,000 in EMS purchases
Cole County EMS Chief Eric Hoy brought several purchases for approval during Tuesday's Cole County Commission meeting. He also brought thousands of dollars in …
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Subscriber ExclusiveChief deputy collector enjoys going ‘above, beyond’
To Gretchen Carlson, working in the Cole County Collector's Office is more than crunching numbers.
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Subscriber ExclusiveContested mayoral race on tap for Lohman voters
Lohman will have a contested race for mayor in the April election.
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Subscriber ExclusiveHighway Patrol names public information/education director
Missouri State Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Eric Olson on Friday named Capt. Dusty Hoffman the director of the patrol's public information and education …
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Rocky Mount teenager injured in crash
A Rocky Mount teenager was injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Morgan County.
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One injured in Osage County crash
A Westphalia man was injured in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday night in Osage County.
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Accused bar shooter declared indigent, assigned public defender
After petitioning the Cole County Circuit Court twice, attorney Scott Rosenblum was permitted to withdraw as counsel to Damien Davis, the man accused of shooti…
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Moberly woman injured in Miller County crash
A Moberly woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Miller County.
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Jefferson City, Cole County chiefs aim to keep up with advancing technologies
Jefferson City and Cole County first responder chiefs are trying to keep 911 communications on pace with technological advancements.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCole County Public Works seeking to reduce effects of stormwater runoff
When a big storm hits, all that water has to go somewhere.
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MoDOT reports decrease in roadway fatalities in 2023
Missouri saw a 6 percent decrease in roadway fatalities from 2022-2023, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) news release.
