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Jefferson City News
US Corps of Engineers: Flood control has been agency's focus
Flood control has been the focus along the Missouri River since early in 2018, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Friday. And flooding in Mid-Missouri could have been much worse this year if not for a break in the weather, they added.
by Phillip Sitter
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 7:06pm
Flooding
complicates Missouri River levee repairs
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — For months, excavators, backhoes and dump trucks have scraped up tons of dirt and sand along the Missouri River to pour into vast holes left by breaches in badly broken levees.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
100% turnover in St. Louis prosecutor’s office in 2½ years
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis prosecutor’s office has seen more than 100 percent turnover in the past 2½ years following a change in leadership.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
JC woman charged with child endangerment
Danielle M. Griffes, 35, has been charged with one first-degree count of endangering the welfare of a child, a class D felony, after she allegedly used narcotics and left the infant within reach of used syringes.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Missouri man, widow to receive Highway Patrol honor
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A Missouri woman and her late husband, who was killed by the suspect in four Kansas murders, will be honored by the Missouri Highway Patrol, which said their actions during a confrontation with the suspect protected the public safety and helped authorities capture the man.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Henley man charged with multiple felonies
A Henley man has been charged after allegedly stealing a truck and tools, and possessing methamphetamine, marijuana and a marijuana-pipe.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Mid-Missouri high schools partner for regional college fair
For the first time, Mid-Missouri high schools are partnering to offer their students a large, combined college fair, bringing representatives from more than 60 post-secondary options.
by Emily Cole
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Quail, pheasant numbers look positive as hunting
season approaches
With quail and pheasant-hunting season starting Nov. 1, Missouri Department of Conservation officials want hunters to know quail and pheasant production appears better than expected despite harsh conditions last winter and flooding this spring.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Cole County History: Temple Beth El, the realization of an American dream
“Give me your tired, your poor/Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” — words of American Jewish poet Emma Lazarus.
by Carolyn Bening
Historic City of Jefferson
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Local author celebrates 'Brady Bunch' anniversary
In 2017, Erika Woehlk published her second non-fiction book — "Bradypedia: The Complete Reference Guide to Television's The Brady Bunch."
by Emily Cole
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 10:34pm
Employee charged with making terror threat at Walmart
A Jefferson City man was charged Friday with second-degree making of a terroristic threat after he allegedly shared threatening comments the day before with a fellow employee at the Walmart on the west end of Jefferson City.
by Phillip Sitter
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 10:33pm
SkillUP, Building Community Bridges partner to offer free computer class
State Technical College of Missouri's SkillUP program is partnering with Jefferson City-based nonprofit Building Community Bridges to offer free computer basics classes to low-income residents.
by Emily Cole
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 10:31pm
State sending troopers to combat St. Louis crime
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson is sending Missouri Highway Patrol troopers and other state workers to St.
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
Work planned on US 54 bridges in Callaway County
Beginning next week, crews will be adding rock fill material between the two U.S. 54 bridges at Hillers Creek, north of New Bloomfield.
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
Two hurt in separate Miller County motorcycle crashes
Two motorcycle accidents Tuesday night in Miller County left two people with serious injuries.Missouri Highway Patrol reports show the first crash occurred around 6:15 p.
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
Versailles man among guilty in federal drug case
A Versailles man is one of five Missouri residents and two Colorado residents to plead guilty in a conspiracy to distribute more than $1.
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
Second man charged in Sept. 3 weapons case
A second Jefferson City man has been charged in connection with a weapons case from Sept. 3.Robert Carter, 23, is charged with one count of unlawful use of a weapon.
by the News Tribune, news@newstribune.com
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
County sales tax revenues up this year
Revenue for Cole County's three sales taxes are each up 1.1 percent for the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same time period last year, county officials announced Wednesday.
by the News Tribune, news@newstribune.com
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
JC Finance Committee recommends using bonds to fund park improvements
The Jefferson City Finance Committee on Thursday recommended the City Council consider approving bonds to fund park improvements over the next 20 years.
by Danisha Hogue
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
Settlement reached in Tipton teenager's wrongful death lawsuit
A settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a Tipton teenager who was shot and killed in 2016.
by the News Tribune, news@newstribune.com
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
Aging city vehicles drive concern for Jefferson City Finance Committee
The Jefferson City Finance Committee on Thursday discussed where to find funds to replace aging vehicles in several city departments.
by Danisha Hogue
Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 10:41pm
God's calling brought new pastor to First Presbyterian Church
The Rev. Angela Dionne Madden, who on Sunday is to be installed as First Presbyterian Church's first female pastor, arrived in Jefferson City from Winfield, Kansas.
by Joe Gamm
Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 10:27pm
Neighborhood watch groups on the rise in Capital City effort to reduce crime
The number of neighborhood watch groups is growing in Jefferson City, and police are hopeful that will lead to a reduction in criminal activity throughout the city.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 10:25pm
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