Jefferson City

Familes, friends gather to commemorate Missing and Unidentified Persons Awareness Day

Joyu Wang — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:30:52 +0000

About 20 people gathered at the State Capitol on Saturday to remember their loved ones who are missing. These family members and friends of missing people came from all over the state to share stories to mark the annual Missing and Unidentified Persons Awareness Day. Marianne Asher-Chapman is the mother of Angie Yarnell, who went missing 10 years ago. She said her daughter’s husband eventually claimed he killed her, but he never told where her body is.

Developers propose conference center and hotel in Jefferson City

Alyssa Strickland — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:30:05 +0000

The Jefferson City Council held a meeting Thursday to discuss the construction of a conference center and hotel. City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus said the city has been considering such a project for 80 years.

Jeff City residents say facilities, student safety are top priorities

John O'Connor — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:01:10 +0000

For the upcoming school year, Jefferson City residents are most concerned with facility improvements and student safety according to a survey released by the leaders of Jefferson City public schools.

"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.