Post 5 Freshmen post victory in Ozark Mountain World Series
The Jefferson City American Legion Post 5 Freshmen snapped a three-game losing skid Saturday morning, defeating the Missouri Padres 12-4 in a consolation gam...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Parade, fireworks cap chaotic Fourth of July celebrations
Despite a severe heat advisory followed by a severe thunderstorm, Independence Day celebrations in Missouri's Capital City ended on a high note. Thousands of...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Free events headline busy weekend of celebration
Jefferson City residents have more than just picturesque views of fireworks over the Missouri River to look forward to this weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Richard Duckworth ‘Dick’ Johnson 1927 - 2026
Richard Duckworth ‘Dick’ Johnson, 98, passed away June 27, 2026, surrounded by his family in Riley, Kan. He was born on July 15, 1927, in Altoona, Kan.,...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Department of Natural Resources northeast Missouri aquifer study open house at Kirksville Airport on Monday
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey is continuing its northeast Missouri aquifer study this summer...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Missouri Civil Air Patrol conducting exercise near Jefferson City
On June 26-28, members of the Missouri Wing, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, is conducting an emergency services exercise at the Missouri Army Na...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment
A Missouri judge has struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment adopted by voters in 2024.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
Kirksville R-III, area school districts receive annual bus inspection results
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released the results of its 2026 annual school bus inspection program, highlighting safety performan...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Highway Safety and Traffic Award Nominations Sought
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is accepting nominations for individuals, organizations and events to be recognized for their ef...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Scott leaves William Woods to lead JCHS program
Former Missouri women's basketball standout Morgan Eye Scott has been named the next girls basketball coach at Jefferson City High School, per a press releas...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Bowling Green’s Hustedde brings home state medals 2 MIN READ
By NICK KOETTERS JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Bowling Green junior Alli Hustedde had a long weekend at the MSHSAA Class 3 Track and Field State Championships. Aft...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
North Shelby wins state title, Knox County places third 4 MIN READ
By NICK KOETTERS JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Coming into Saturday’s finals at the MSHSAA Class 1 track and field state championships, Knox County and North She...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Missouri Supreme Court restoration is ‘passion project’ for Ledgerwood
As Missouri Supreme Court clerk, Betsy Ledgerwood runs a court, a hotel, a library, a museum and an art gallery rolled into one.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Mid-Missouri hospitals discuss how they’re addressing nursing turnover
Missouri Hospital Association data show that turnover rates for nurses and other hospital and clinical positions rose in 2025.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
DESE names Lisa Sireno deputy commissioner of learning services
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has appointed Lisa Sireno as its new deputy commissioner of learning services, the depar...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Ameren Missouri requests mid-2027 rate increase, would raise average Missourian’s bill by $13
The wheels will soon begin turning on a case that could raise the average Ameren Missouri customer's electricity bill by $13 in mid-2027.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Honoring ‘small things’: How an 1800s Missouri chapel survives on Route 66
An early Methodist church in Missouri that still worships in a nearly 140-year-old building is among slices of American history to be found along Route 66.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Missouri Blue Shield Program grows to 350 localities
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced 350 Missouri localities that received the Missouri Blue Shield designation.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Sex sting: 14-year-old was actually a federal agent in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Missouri man was sentenced to 120 months in prison after traveling across state lines to have sex with who he thought
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Joplin water bill could rise by $15 per month under Missouri American rate request
Water bills for Joplin residents could increase by $15 a month under a rate request submitted last week by Missouri American Water to the Missouri Public Ser...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Jefferson City is in Cole County, Missouri.
Region: Missouri
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65101, 65102, 65103, 65104, 65105, 65106, 65107, 65108, 65109, 65110, 65111
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Missouri Supreme Court restoration is ‘passion project’ for Ledgerwood
As Missouri Supreme Court clerk, Betsy Ledgerwood runs a court, a hotel, a library, a museum and an art gallery rolled into one.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Mid-Missouri hospitals discuss how they’re addressing nursing turnover
Missouri Hospital Association data show that turnover rates for nurses and other hospital and clinical positions rose in 2025.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Post 5 Freshmen post victory in Ozark Mountain World Series
The Jefferson City American Legion Post 5 Freshmen snapped a three-game losing skid Saturday morning, defeating the Missouri Padres 12-4 in a consolation gam...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Ameren Missouri requests mid-2027 rate increase, would raise average Missourian’s bill by $13
The wheels will soon begin turning on a case that could raise the average Ameren Missouri customer's electricity bill by $13 in mid-2027.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Honoring ‘small things’: How an 1800s Missouri chapel survives on Route 66
An early Methodist church in Missouri that still worships in a nearly 140-year-old building is among slices of American history to be found along Route 66.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Missouri Blue Shield Program grows to 350 localities
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced 350 Missouri localities that received the Missouri Blue Shield designation.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Sex sting: 14-year-old was actually a federal agent in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Missouri man was sentenced to 120 months in prison after traveling across state lines to have sex with who he thought
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Joplin water bill could rise by $15 per month under Missouri American rate request
Water bills for Joplin residents could increase by $15 a month under a rate request submitted last week by Missouri American Water to the Missouri Public Ser...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Master Naturalists information meeting set for July 21
Missouri Master Naturalists, Chert Glades Chapter, will host an informational meeting for anyone interested in joining the Fall 2026 Missouri Master Naturali...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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