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Jefferson City commission, staff exploring ways to clean up residents’ recycling practices
At least a quarter of what Jefferson City residents put in the recycle bin each month ends up in the local landfill.
Stephi Smith
Stephi Smith is the city government reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She writes mostly about parks, city hall board meetings and city council. She joined the News Tribune in April 2023 after she graduated from the University of Missouri's School of Journalism with a bachelor's in print and digital news reporting. She has previously covered local news in her hometown near Seattle, Washington and at the Missourian in Columbia, Missouri. You can find her on Twitter at @smithstephi.
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Jefferson City Council to consider purchase of vehicles
Monday's agenda for the Jefferson City Council is full of bills relating to new equipment for the city.
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Crowds flock to mansion for tree lighting, candlelight tours
Gov. Mike Parson and first lady Teresa Parson hosted hundreds of guests Friday evening for the annual tree lighting ceremony and candlelight tours of the Gover…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLeuckel announces plan to seek Fourth Ward council seat
Parks and Recreation Commission President Chris Leuckel announced Friday his intention to file for a City Council seat.
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Mayor Fitzwater hosts 18th annual tree lighting
The mayor's granddaughters assisted him with an important task Thursday night.
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Commission sets aside Lafayette Street tree removal project
Jefferson City will not be moving forward immediately with a suggestion to remove about 50 trees at the end of Lafayette Street for a better view of the Missou…
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Subscriber ExclusiveCity staff: Leaves in street pose threat to Jefferson City cyclists, storm drains
The city is looking into educating Jefferson City residents about the potential risks that come with leaves piling up in the street.
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Local bands, choir scheduled to perform at Jefferson City mayoral tree lighting
Jefferson City's mayor will light up a 25-foot Christmas tree Thursday night near the Missouri River as part of the 18th annual mayor's tree-lighting event.
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Search panel reviewing 44 applicants for Jefferson City parks director
The president of the Parks and Recreation Commission hopes to find a replacement parks director by January.
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Filing period for Jefferson City offices opens Dec. 5
The filing period for Jefferson City's upcoming election opens Tuesday, Dec. 5.
