Jefferson City

"Innovation Campuses" partner students with colleges, businesses

Bridgit Bowden — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:56:48 +0000

A new partnership between Lincoln University, Linn State Technical College, and several Jefferson City businesses will allow students to earn credit that could go toward either school.

Mo. celebrates centennial of Capitol construction

Associated Press — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:53:45 +0000

Missouri officials are celebrating the 100th anniversary of groundbreaking for the state Capitol.

"Mega high school" ballot measure defeated in Jefferson City

Olga Khrustaleva — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:21:58 +0000

Jefferson City residents who opposed a ballot measure for a new so-called “mega high school” are celebrating victory.

Live blog: April 2 municipal elections

Scott Pham — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:06:46 +0000

Voters today went to the polls to decide municipal elections across the state. KBIA reporters are in the field and following races in Columbia and Jefferson city. Check this live blog regularly to get results and pictures from watch parties.

Polls are closed, but you can check out our Columbia voter's guide here. The rest of our election coverage is here.

The latest numbers for Boone County votes are available here. Cole County voters can check on the results here.

Bill Luebbert, Carlos Graham compete for Jefferson City's 4th ward seat

Ashleigh Jackson and Batul Hassan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:44:02 +0000

Incumbent Bill Luebbert and City Council Administrator Carlos Graham are running for office in Jefferson City’s 4th Ward in the upcoming April 2 election.

Luebbert is up for re-election. He says his main priorities are public safety, commercial development and infrastructure. As a member of the public works committee, the incumbent said he has also utilized his experience in civil service, business and engineering.

In Jefferson City, two candidates vie for open 3rd ward seat

bekah rigby — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:59:00 +0000

On April 2nd Jefferson City residents will decide on a new city council member in Ward 3. Two candidates are vying for the open seat that will be left behind by current councilmember Bryan Pope. Pope is not seeking re-election.

Ken Hussey and Leonard Stella are both vying for the open seat.

Debate over Jefferson City's new high school campus continues

Casey Morell — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:29:31 +0000

On April 2, Jefferson City residents will vote on whether to approve a $79 million bond issue that would fund the construction of a new elementary school and a new high school. But, the proposal for a new high school has drawn opposition from some members of the community.

Opponents of the bond issue believe Jefferson City students would be ill served in what they call a “mega high school.” While they want a new high school to be built, they think the existing campus should remain open, making the population at each school smaller.

Here's how the Jefferson City Council hopes to cover its budget deficit [infographic]

Ryan Famuliner — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:31:41 +0000

It's been a busy week in Jefferson City. While the city was considering how to overcome a $1.68 million budget deficit, the Public Works Director and Communications Director both decided to resign on the same day this week.

Amid resignations, budget crisis, Jefferson City Council to hold special meeting Thursday

Evan Townsend — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:54:44 +0000

In an effort to save the city money, two Jefferson City officials announced their resignation this week. But it hasn’t been enough to solve the city’s deficit.

Mayor Eric Struemph of Jefferson City called a special city council meeting for 8 a.m. Thursday. On the agenda are budget issues, resignations, and morale. The meeting comes after last month’s announcement of the city’s nearly $1.7 million budget shortfall. One option proposed by the city council is a separation incentive plan that would allow retirement-eligible city employees to resign voluntarily with certain incentives.

Jefferson City Public Works Director, Communications Director step down

Ryan Famuliner — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:34:12 +0000

The Jefferson City Public Works Director and Communications Director both announced their resignations today. The Jefferson City News Tribune reports the city is facing a $1.68 million budget shortfall. Public Works Director Roger Schwartze cited that reason for his resignation.