Jeff Haldiman reports on Cole County government, including the County Commission and the county's 16 offices. He also covers public safety agencies, including the Jefferson City police and fire departments, Cole County Sheriff's Department and Missouri Highway Patrol, as well as the Cole County associate and circuit courts.
Haldiman began his career at the Jefferson City News Tribune in April 2006, covering crime and the courts. Since then he also has reported on city, county and state government issues as well as school-related and personal stories about Mid-Missouri residents and their families. The Missouri Press Association, Associated Press and Kansas City Press Club have recognized Haldiman for his work at the News Tribune.
Haldiman began his career in journalism in 1993 at KDKD Radio in Clinton, Missouri, after graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg in 1992. Working at a small, one-man newsroom meant he covered everything from local school board meetings to the arrival of the first B-2 Stealth Bomber at nearby Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster in December 1993. Haldiman began working in Missouri's Capital City in 1996 with a seven-year stay at KLIK/KATI/KFRU radio, where, working in another small newsroom, Haldiman again covered a range of stories from fundraising for local organizations to the tragic death and national funeral of Gov. Mel Carnahan in 1999. During this time Haldiman first earned awards for his work from The Associated Press and the Missouri Broadcasters Association, as well from the Missouri State Teachers Association and other organizations. In 2003, Haldiman accepted an offer to work at Mid-Missouri CBS-TV affiliate KRCG as assignment editor and assistant news director. When a position opened at the News Tribune newsroom opening came up, Haldiman took the opportunity to return to reporting.
When not working, Haldiman has found great joy in the world of sports. His work in journalism has allowed him to stay close to sports and to see several of his favorite teams and players.
Recent stories by Jeff Haldiman
Jefferson City woman gets probation in Columbia arson case
A Jefferson City woman has been placed on two years of unsupervised probation in connection with a Columbia arson case.
Jun. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm
200 years of Missouri veterans featured in new Jeremy Amick book
As part of Missouri's bicentennial celebration, the latest book by local author Jeremy Amick features the stories of veterans from throughout the state, ranging from the Civil War to more recent conflicts.
Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm
25-year prison sentence in 2017 Jefferson City murder case
A Jefferson City man was sentenced to prison Friday after a Cole County jury issued a split decision in his murder trial in March.
Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:35am
Improving broadband will be 'marathon, not a sprint'
A committee of Missouri legislators intended to find solutions for broadband issues around the state has begun looking at the array of resources coming available during the pandemic.
Jun. 10 2021 @ 11:25pm
Veterans advocate: Man fatally shot by police had threatened suicide
The founder of a veterans service group says the man authorities have identified as being fatally shot Monday during a traffic stop by police in Jefferson City was not a criminal and was suffering from several personal issues.
Jun. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm
Cole County EMS chief resigns
Cole County will be looking for a new chief for its EMS service, county officials confirmed.On Tuesday, Chief Matt Lindewirth turned in his resignation from the post.
Jun. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm
Cole County Sheriff's Barbecue helps law enforcement, residents connect
While the funds raised from the annual Cole County Sheriff's Barbecue help the department in various ways, Sheriff John Wheeler sees the event as part of his department's community policing efforts.
Jun. 9 2021 @ 12:05am
Fundraising efforts to begin to save historic Brumley Bridge
Volunteers dedicated to saving a 90-year-old suspension bridge in Miller County are planning fundraising efforts they hope will lead to the eventual reopening of the bridge.
Jun. 9 2021 @ 12:05am
1 dead in officer-involved shooting
Authorities are investigating a death where Jefferson City Police Department officers fatally shot another person
Monday afternoon.
Jun. 8 2021 @ 12:05am
Brothers to meet face-to-face for the first time later this month
At the end of this month, Brent Hardy gets to meet his brother, Bill, when the two are scheduled to spend a week together in Jefferson City.
Jun. 6 2021 @ 12:05am
Grand jury indicts KC man in November shooting
A Kansas City man was indicted on multiple charges in connection with a November shooting in Jefferson City that left four people injured.
Jun. 4 2021 @ 12:05am
Amtrak to return to 2 daily round trips across Missouri
Amtrak will restore the second of two daily round-trip trains on the Amtrak Missouri River Runner line between the Amtrak stations in Kansas City and St. Louis.
Jun. 2 2021 @ 11:33am
Cole County Commission approves property clean-up extensions
Cole County commissioners on Tuesday granted two landowners additional time to clean their properties.
Jun. 2 2021 @ 12:05am
Cole County receives first American Rescue Plan payment
On Tuesday, Cole County officials got notification the county had received its first half of money from the next round of federal COVID-relief funds.
Jun. 2 2021 @ 12:05am
Missouri Supreme Court sends corrections officers' lawsuit back to circuit court
The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's judgment to the extent it found retrieval of keys and radios and the supervision of inmates while walking to and from the corrections officers' daily posts are compensable, but in all other respects, the judgment was vacated.
Jun. 2 2021 @ 12:05am
Report: Traffic stop disparity in Missouri remains
Missouri's annual vehicle stops report, released Tuesday, shows minority drivers were pulled over at a higher rate in 2020 than white drivers - statewide and locally.
Jun. 2 2021 @ 12:05am
Judge rules in favor of state in Sunshine Law lawsuit
A Cole County judge has ruled in favor of the state in a Sunshine Law lawsuit filed in August 2019 over a records request for lists of state employees named in a labor contract.
May. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
New Prenger Center director familiar with needs of local youth
The new director of the Prenger Family Center is very familiar with the needs of local youth.
May. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Jefferson City man charged with making threats to school bus driver
A Jefferson City man has been charged with allegedly making threats of violence against a school bus driver Tuesday morning.
May. 27 2021 @ 12:05am
Cole County officials talk uses for COVID relief
The Cole County Commission spent much of their weekly meeting Tuesday focused on potential ways to spend incoming federal COVID-relief funds.
May. 26 2021 @ 12:05am
