Stephi Smith

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JC firefighter/paramedics to receive higher pay Under a new contract between Jefferson City and Local 671, the city's chapter of the International Association of Firefighters, firefighters who also have licensure as paramedics will now receive addi... May 27, 2023

Environmental quality panel told city’s brochures need updating Jefferson City's Environmental Quality Commission plans to update its informational brochures designed to help residents understand the governmental procedures that might affect them. The brochures, w... May 27, 2023

Police chief: Fentanyl ‘definitely in our town’ Fentanyl has made its way to Jefferson City, Police Chief Eric Wilde told members of the Public Safety Committee on Thursday.After a Jefferson City man was arrested and charged with possession of fent... May 26, 2023

Firefighters at heightened risk for 17 cancers; local crews now qualify for national support program Firefighters are more at risk of developing 17 cancers due to the nature of the job.Making up that list of occupational cancers are bladder, brain, breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, lung, melanoma, me... May 24, 2023

Lodging tax yields 21% increase from 2022 figures Jefferson City's finance committee reported the city has collected $239,393 from the local lodging tax in 2023, a 21.2 percent increase compared to $197,374 collected in the same period last year.... May 24, 2023

Umpire shortage leads to fewer games Chris Winters umpired wearing a leg brace May 10.He had been hit in the knee the night before in a small area unprotected by a shin guard. He could hardly move from where he squatted behind the pitche... May 23, 2023

MSP sees $90,000 revenue swing from last year The Missouri State Penitentiary site saw a $90,925 swing in its finances from 2022 compared to the same months in 2023, the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau revealed Monday.From January t... May 23, 2023

Jefferson City panel weighs idea of citywide composting station The city’s Environmental Quality Commission considered the idea of a creating a citywide composting station during its quarterly meeting Monday.At the November 30, 2022, meeting, Parks Director ... May 22, 2023

Commission on Human Relations hasn’t reached quorum since January 7, 2022 Despite repeated attempts, the Jefferson City Human Relations Commission has been unable to approve its last meeting minutes from nearly a year and a half ago. The inability to meet -- and approve min... May 20, 2023

Councilman pushes to end city’s scooter contract The Jefferson City City Council will vote June 5 whether to end the contract it currently has with Bird scooters. Councilman Mark Schwartz, who is proposing the change, said it's only a matter of time... May 19, 2023