Stories by Cameron Gerber

Jefferson City man charged after disturbance A Jefferson City man faces charges following an incident this week.Matthew Honse was charged in Cole County with possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, fourth-degree assault and steal... August 31, 2023

Groups seeking support for housing development Jefferson City has given its nod of approval for a housing developer to pursue state incentives, and local business groups are looking to generate support for the proposal.Jefferson City Regional Econ... August 31, 2023

Man indicted in Cole County on Medicaid fraud charge An Ash Grove man has been indicted by a Cole County grand jury for allegedly committing Medicaid fraud.Richard Hicks was charged with violations involving health care payments last week.The indictment... August 30, 2023

Man charged with stealing products from Jefferson City store A Henley man was arrested last week for allegedly stealing more than $2,000 in products from a local business.Derrick Woodbury was charged in Cole County with one count of stealing $750 or more.A Jeff... August 29, 2023

Nominations open for McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Awards Community members once again have the chance to honor local educators by nominating them for McDonald's Outstanding Educator Awards.For the fourth year in a row, McDonald's will give awards to... August 29, 2023

City records note dangers in Truman Hotel The former Truman Hotel has often been described as an eyesore and a nuisance, but police and fire reports suggest it's also a danger to those who find themselves inside.Police entered the buildin... August 27, 2023

Jefferson City restaurant inspections for July 2023 Jefferson City's food code requires food-service establishments to be inspected at least once every six months.Priority violations are items, if in noncompliance, that are more likely to contribut... August 27, 2023

Parks commission suspends director Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Todd Spalding has been suspended until Oct. 7, according to records from the Parks and Recreation Commission.The commission voted to impose disci... August 26, 2023

New area code to require 10-digit local dialing Mid-Missouri callers are advised to prepare for 10-digit local dialing as a new area code is established to cover the area.Missouri's Public Service Commission (PSC) and the North American Numberi... August 26, 2023

Woman indicted on fraud, stealing charges A Florissant woman has been indicted by a Cole County grand jury for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars through health care fraud. Tonisha Stallings was indicted on three counts of violations inv... August 25, 2023

State Tech logs record-breaking year for enrollment State Technical College of Missouri is starting strong with its seventh straight year of record-breaking enrollment.The college welcomed 2,300 students to the Linn campus for the fall semester, 100 mo... August 23, 2023

Lake of the Ozarks resort now eyeing 2025 opening date Those hoping to enjoy the Oasis At Lakeport amusement park at the Lake of the Ozarks next summer will have to wait a little longer.The $350 million development is now tentatively looking at an April 2... August 22, 2023

JCREP seeks to engage housing developers on progress, obstacles Jefferson City is looking for new housing, but there are plenty of projects already trying to get off the ground.Paul Samson, project engineer with the Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership (JC... August 20, 2023

Columbia couple receive prison time for child abuse A man and woman from Columbia were both sentenced to prison after being found guilty to multiple counts of child abuse. Daniel and Christina Dubey were each charged with three counts of abuse or negle... August 19, 2023

Man sentenced to prison on drug trafficking charge A Holts Summit man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2017 drug trafficking charge. James Morris pleaded guilty last week to second-degree drug trafficking. His sentence runs concurrently ... August 18, 2023

JC man charged with sodomy, incest A Jefferson City man faces multiple charges for sexual crimes. Allen Theroff was charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, incest and first-degree statutory rape. A Cole County She... August 18, 2023

Missouri DHSS issues recall for Delta Extraction marijuana products The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) issued a recall for marijuana products manufactured by Delta Extraction LLC.The department's Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) issu... August 16, 2023

Truman Hotel redevelopment out of Housing Authority’s hands, director says Though the Jefferson City Housing Authority hears frequently about the state of the former Truman Hotel, the agency asserts the future is out of its hands. The remainder of the hotel, which has been d... August 16, 2023

Boy’s caretaker found incompetent to stand trial A woman charged with the 2018 death of child in her care has been found incompetent to stand trial, and her case has been pushed to next year.Quatavia Givens was charged with first-degree murder, chil... August 15, 2023

New group to consider Jefferson City transit alternatives A new citizens committee is taking a look at public transit options for Jefferson City.Mayor Ron Fitzwater said the group, composed of current and former city council members, members of other transpo... August 15, 2023

JCREP project engineer brings expertise to job Paul Samson is no stranger to economic development in the Jefferson City area.The new project engineer for the Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership (JCREP) brings more than 25 years of experie... August 14, 2023

Developers could take another shot at housing funds With one housing proposal given the green light to pursue financial assistance, more opportunities for development are on the horizon for Jefferson City.The Jefferson City Council on Monday gave the g... August 13, 2023

Cole County construction permits for July 2023 Cole County approved 17 construction permits in July.The applicant, address and project type are as follows:Steven Beck, 7809 Twin Oaks Drive, shed.Jerry J. Green Construction Co., single-family home.... August 13, 2023

Conference in 2018 child death case set for next week A Jefferson City woman charged with the 2018 death of a child who had been in her care will face a pretrial conference in her case next week. Quatavia Givens was charged with first-degree murder, chil... August 12, 2023

Jefferson City man charged after collision with motorcycle A Jefferson City man faces charges following a collision with a motorcycle Monday evening.Timothy Latham was charged in Cole County with second-degree assault, possession of a controlled substance, dr... August 10, 2023

Osage Ambulance District plans to try annexation vote again While voters rejected a proposal to allow the Osage Ambulance District (OAD) to annex a nearby area Tuesday, the district hopes to take another run at the jurisdiction change in the future.Area voters... August 10, 2023

Cole, Osage County vote on tax, annexation issues Several local communities voted on tax increases and annexations during Tuesday’s special elections.In addition to the Missouri River Regional Library proposition, some Cole County voters also w... August 8, 2023

Jefferson City Council unanimously endorses housing proposal The Jefferson City Council unanimously adopted a resolution of support for a housing proposal's quest for funding assistance.Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) will be vying for state low-in... August 8, 2023

Jefferson City man charged with burglary at church A Jefferson City man faces burglary charges after allegedly stealing from a local church.Lyndell Dale was charged with first-degree burglary and stealing $750 or more. He was charged with being an out... August 8, 2023

Local, statewide manufacturing jobs building workforce The manufacturing workforce is booming in Jefferson City as the sector finds itself thriving across the state.The Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership (JCREP) lists manufacturers, including Hi... August 6, 2023

Man sentenced for graffiti incident A Holts Summit man will serve probation and community service after pleading guilty to a graffiti offense. Landen Talbert pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree property damage. A charge of firs... August 5, 2023

JC man charged with stealing, passing bad checks A Jefferson City man has been charged with stealing after passing multiple bad checks. Tylor Hackmann was charged with stealing $750 or more and three counts of passing a bad check. Another count of p... August 4, 2023

Low turnout turns fair’s washers tournament into friendly practice Washers flew Wednesday evening at the Cole County Fair as what was scheduled to be a tournament became a brief pitching session between longtime players.While the event was billed as a tournament, the... August 3, 2023

Moberly man charged with stalking A Moberly man faces charges after allegedly stalking a woman who had a restraining order against him.Franky Prather was charged in Cole County with first-degree stalking and violating a protection ord... August 3, 2023

California man sentenced to life in Moniteau County murder case CALIFORNIA, Mo. -- A California man will face life in prison after pleading guilty to a 2022 murder.Ethan Bondurant was sentenced to life behind bars this week after pleading guilty in May to second-d... August 2, 2023

State tax credits vital to housing, local developers say State tax incentives may be the only path forward for new housing options in Jefferson City, developers say.Bo West, a local developer whose company owns Cedar Ridge, pointed to high construction cost... August 1, 2023

Jefferson City woman sentenced on traffic offenses A Jefferson City woman was sentenced to two years of unsupervised probation and several other sentences for a traffic crash earlier this year.Danielle Bailey pleaded guilty to a DWI, hindering prosecu... August 1, 2023

56-unit housing project to go before Jefferson City Council next week The developers of a proposed housing development that failed to secure state funding last year are giving it another shot.Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) will be vying for state low-income ho... August 1, 2023

Jefferson City Area Business Notes Central Trust Company has found its new vice president and portfolio manager in Zechariah Shown.Shown brings more than eight years of experience in portfolio management and financial advisory services... July 31, 2023

Scholastic offers workforce pool a second chance Second chances can be life-changing, and so can a job for those exiting prison or going through probation or parole.Scholastic is one of the local companies offering second-chance hiring opportunities... July 30, 2023

Shoppers brave heat for downtown sidewalk sales It might be hot outside, but for plenty of local shoppers, the deals at the sidewalk sale are hotter. Carrie's Hallmark Shop had the biggest outdoor presence, with only Southbank Gift Company joining ... July 29, 2023

JC man charged after traffic stop A Jefferson City man faces multiple charges after a traffic stop Thursday. Michael Resonno was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution... July 29, 2023

Cole County Fair offers week full of fun <iframe class="castos-iframe-player" src="https://60ccd49376f759-56068567.castos.com/player/1524518" width="100%" height="150"></iframe>It’s t... July 28, 2023

Housing options, prices headline talk For Daniel Podschun and his family, housing and child care options in Jefferson City are an obstacle.Podschun and his fiancee have five kids in total, and he said it was difficult finding a home that ... July 28, 2023

Three injured in Moniteau County accident Three Moniteau County minors received minor injuries after a traffic accident Wednesday morning. A 16-year-old male driver struck the rear of another vehicle containing two 17-year-old females and a 1... July 28, 2023

Jefferson City task force to reach out to state for parking fix No matter what a parking solution for downtown Jefferson City looks like, stakeholders agree the state government will be a necessary partner.Working with the state is vital enough that the recently-c... July 27, 2023

Jefferson City man pleads guilty to 2019 stabbing A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty to several charges stemming from a 2019 stabbing.Hosea Gaines pleaded guilty Friday to armed criminal action, second-degree domestic assault and resisting arrest. A... July 27, 2023

Jefferson City man charged with assault, harassment A Jefferson City man faces charges after allegedly threatening multiple people with death.Matthew Honse was charged with fourth-degree domestic assault and second-degree harassment.A Jefferson City Po... July 26, 2023

Cannabis microbusiness applications open Thursday Some small businesses hoping to take part in Missouri's legal marijuana industry can begin applying for a license this week.Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Office of... July 26, 2023

Hermann woman sentenced in vehicle theft case A Hermann woman was sentenced to two years of probation for helping steal two vehicles last year.Dakota Cureton, 25, pleaded guilty in Cole County to two counts of accessory to stealing and one count ... July 25, 2023