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
Missouri Highway Patrol to submit fingerprint evidence in Jonathan Irons case
Cole County Judge Dan Green has granted Jonathan Irons' motion that evidence be sent to the Automated Fingerprint Identification System in relation to a 1997 burglary and shooting in the St. Louis area. Jefferson City native Maya Moore stepped away from the WNBA last year to help Irons get his conviction overturned.
Jan. 27 2020 @ 11:20am
Volunteer fire districts hoping to ignite participation
The numbers of those volunteering to serve as firefighters continue to dwindle locally and across the country — but fire officials remain optimistic people will continue wanting to serve in that capacity.
Jan. 25 2020 @ 10:35pm
Snow totals light, road crews' workloads hefty
Three days of snowfall left Jefferson City with just over 3 inches of snow, and it left area road crews tired and worn out.
Jan. 24 2020 @ 4:20pm
Chief justice: Missouri public defenders need more funding
The head of the Missouri Supreme Court announced his support for the Missouri State Public Defender System's pleas for more funds during Wednesday's State of the Judiciary address.
Jan. 22 2020 @ 2:20pm
Heartland Port Authority hopes for state land transfer in 2020
Efforts are underway to pass legislation in the 2020 Missouri General Assembly that would make land available for a port facility on the Missouri River in Jefferson City.
Jan. 21 2020 @ 11:45pm
Local leaders paving the way for more housing in Jefferson City
The Cole County Commission has approved a tax abatement request for a future River City Habitat for Humanity home, as the organization works to make affordable housing available to more families in Jefferson City.
Jan. 21 2020 @ 11:27pm
Judge Joyce denies motion for civil contempt
Cole County Presiding Judge Pat Joyce has denied a motion for civil contempt against Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson, but the attorney who filed the motion said the case is not over.
Jan. 21 2020 @ 12:05am
Snowy Monday slows travel in Mid-Missouri
The Jefferson City Police Department responded to just over a dozen accidents caused by snow Monday afternoon.
Jan. 20 2020 @ 5:10pm
Public meeting planned to discuss Business 50 project in St. Martins
The design and engineering portion of improvements on Business 50 West in St. Martins is underway.Before the city sends the plans to the Missouri Department of Transportation for approval, city officials are inviting the public to look at the plans and ask questions 5-7 p.
Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am
Jefferson City couple celebrates 50th anniversary as Chiefs near Super Bowl
A Jefferson City couple who are longtime Kansas City Chiefs fans are hoping to celebrate the team's second Super Bowl win alongside of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Jan. 17 2020 @ 10:29pm
Small glazing covers Mid-Missouri
Rain and snow totals from the latest winter storm to hit Mid-Missouri were less than expected, but public works officials said they still faced plenty of challenges.
Jan. 17 2020 @ 10:25pm
Centertown water tower replacement still on horizon
Centertown continues to seek funds from a Community Development Block Grant for the village's ongoing water tower project.
Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
Veterans hosting suicide-prevention program
Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars has tagged a former professional wrestler to jump in the ring to take on the subject of suicide prevention at an event in Jefferson City.
Jan. 16 2020 @ 10:36pm
Weather, excavation work delays progress on Quaker plant
Prolonged periods of rain and more blasting of rock than expected delayed work on the new Quaker Windows plant. However, company officials said they will be able to begin operating their new Eldon plant this spring.
Jan. 16 2020 @ 10:31pm
Job fairs to help find
census workers
Job fairs will be held this weekend to find people to help count residents during the upcoming Census.
Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am
Building code inspection agreement approved with Centertown
The Cole County Commission on Tuesday approved a building code inspection agreement with Centertown, making the village the last of the smaller communities within Cole County to do so.
Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am
Cole County Commissioners: More time needed to consider roundabout plans
Cole County commissioners told Jefferson City public works officials Tuesday they will need more time to consider plans for three proposed roundabouts in the Clark Avenue corridor.
Jan. 14 2020 @ 11:07pm
Parson: More work needed to improve DOC, law enforcement standards
With a little over a year of experience as Missouri's governor, the former Polk County sheriff said he will make law enforcement and public safety some of his top priorities for 2020.
Jan. 11 2020 @ 9:20pm
Mid-Mo combats flooding followed by snow
After getting heavy rain throughout the day Friday, Jefferson City got the second punch of a winter storm Saturday.
Jan. 11 2020 @ 9:17pm
With more flooding forecast, process started to repair local levees
While locations along the upper portions of the Missouri River are looking to find areas where the river could expand beyond its existing paths during times of severe flooding, the local corridor is focusing on restoring the levees to previous levels of protection.
Jan. 11 2020 @ 4:39pm
