Emily Cole is the News Tribune's Jefferson City government reporter. She covers the Jefferson City Council, city committees and departments, and other organizations like the Jefferson City Housing Authority. She moved to Mid-Missouri after earning a degree in journalism from Missouri State University in Springfield in May 2019, where she also served as news editor for the award-winning student-run newspaper, The Standard. Originally from the Joplin area, she's a Missouri native and vaguely remembers a trip to the Capitol as a young child -- with a picture in front of the building to prove it. As an intern at the Branson Tri-Lakes News in summer 2018, she was part of a reporting team that received a first-place award for Best News or Feature Series from the Missouri Press Association for coverage of a duck boat sinking on Table Rock Lake. She started working at the News Tribune in June 2019.
Chamber of Commerce begins search for new president
The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce has officially started seeking a new president and chief executive officer.
Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Cub Scout regatta teaches sportsmanship
On Saturday morning, Cub Scout Pack 9, of Holts Summit, held its annual Raingutter Regatta, a racing event held by Cub Scout packs nationwide.
Jan. 16 2021 @ 10:45pm
Vogel running for possible return to Jefferson City Council
Former Councilwoman Edith Vogel has filed to seek election to Jefferson City's open 2nd Ward seat.
Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am
Steinman files for 4th Ward City Council seat
Leonard J. Steinman II has filed as a candidate for the open 4th Ward Jefferson City Council seat.Steinman was born in Jefferson City but has lived in many states in the country since then.
Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am
Jefferson City Council to consider airfield lighting, transit security bills
Transit security systems and airfield lighting contracts will come before the Jefferson City Council on Tuesday, along with a few proposed resolutions.
Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:30pm
Madison Street parking garage in need of repairs
The Madison Street parking garage is in need of almost $1 million in repairs, city staff told the Jefferson City Council Committee on Public Works and Planning on Thursday.
Jan. 14 2021 @ 11:09pm
Parks commission approves botanical garden plan, new scoreboards
The Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Commission gave its approval Tuesday for the Ellis-Porter Riverside botanical garden master plan.
Jan. 12 2021 @ 11:48pm
New parks program manager hopes to bridge gaps
Laurence Hogg is the first person to hold the "program manager of community equity and inclusion" title in the Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department.
Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
Kansas Street reopens following road improvements
Kansas Street has reopened with the addition of Jefferson City's first speed table to control traffic in front of Washington Park Ice Arena.
Jan. 9 2021 @ 12:05am
JC to give women's disc golf league a spin
Recently, a Facebook group called JC Women's Disc Golf was created as a subsection of the Jefferson City Disc Golf Club with the hopes of bringing more women to the sport and to create a women's-only league. Every Friday until March 5, except for Feb. 12 and 26, The Linc will host an indoor disc golf putting league event.
Jan. 8 2021 @ 11:31pm
Jefferson City bowling alley to be demolished after tornado damage
Capital Bowl, which was the city's only remaining bowling alley, is set to be demolished due to a lack of interest in purchasing the building and property, said Tom Mendenhall, a member of the property's ownership group.
Jan. 6 2021 @ 11:32pm
Silvey files for municipal judge
Local attorney Angela Silvey has filed as a candidate for Jefferson City municipal judge.
Jan. 5 2021 @ 11:42pm
Jefferson City Council rejects property purchase for Clark/Dunklin roundabout
After a lengthy discussion on Monday, the Jefferson City Council rejected a bill relating to property purchases for a planned roundabout at Clark Avenue and Dunklin Street due to concerns about the necessity of the roundabout.
Jan. 5 2021 @ 12:05am
Jefferson City Council approves agreement with Cole, Boone counties for 911 center grant funding
The Jefferson City Council on Monday approved an interlocal agreement between the city and Cole and Boone counties that would allow all three entities to jointly apply for a grant to benefit 911 centers.
Jan. 5 2021 @ 12:05am
Jefferson City Council to vote on property purchase for Clark Avenue roundabout
The Jefferson City Council is set to vote Monday on the sale and purchase of land around the planned Clark Avenue/Dunklin Street roundabout, among other bills.
Jan. 3 2021 @ 12:05am
Community leaders optimistic about 2021's prospects
The year 2020 was not exactly filled with the positivity and recovery Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin had hoped for at the end of a tumultuous 2019.
Jan. 3 2021 @ 12:05am
Spencer files for Jefferson City Council Ward 3 seat
Scott Spencer has announced his run for the open Ward 3 seat on the Jefferson City Council.
Jan. 2 2021 @ 12:05am
Where, how to safely dispose live Christmas tree
Now the holidays are over, some residents will soon need to dispose of their real Christmas trees — but that isn't as simple as putting it out on the curb with the trash.
Dec. 30 2020 @ 10:03pm
Wintry weather possible this week in Mid-Missouri
A storm system is expected to bring winter weather to Central Missouri this week.
Dec. 28 2020 @ 4:35pm
Arts-focused mural approved for Capitol Avenue
A mural representing the arts in Jefferson City is set to be installed on a wooden fence on Capitol Avenue after receiving the go-ahead from the Jefferson City Council.
Dec. 28 2020 @ 12:05am