John Marsh

Jefferson City leaders plan to ask you to approve a hike in the city’s public safety sales tax in November. And the Cole County Sheriff says he’ll need a separate tax increase to build on to the jail …

A children’s behavioral health center in Waynesville is being sued for allowing kids in their care to be sexually assaulted. The two plaintiffs say they were 11 and 16 – when they were abused at Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri between 2016 and 2024.

Cash and checks will no longer work at most M-U Health outpatient clinics. But patients can still use cash at Capital Region and at University Hospital customer service at checkout. M-U Health officials say they’re trying to streamline operations.

Think twice before you decide to whip around that stopped school bus. The new law raising fines and penalties kicks in at the end of the month. Not only will you pay higher fines, you’ll also lose points on your driver’s license. A first offense includes a fine starting at $500.

A good man for the job. Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt is proud the President has nominated Jesus Osete for a federal judgeship..

What are you paying at the pump? A gallon of gas in Jefferson City is pushing $3.90 today. The average state price for gas is $3.88 a gallon. That’s about a 6 – cent increase in the past week.

What do you want to bet the Juggalos will gather somewhere other than Macks Creek next year? Thousands of fans of the band Insane Clown Posse packed a Lake – area campground last week. Published reports claim cops now say they seized over 700 – pounds of drugs, everything from marijuana to magic mushrooms.

Jefferson City’s Fire Chief says he needs more staff to keep up with growing calls for service. Chief Matt Schofield (SKO-field) told the City Council this week he’d like to fund 6 – additional positions, including a deputy chief and a fire marshal.

M-U’s president is cautioning students as they return to Columbia for the fall semester. Mun Choi is telling students to stay away from some parts of downtown late at night. He singles out parts of Walnut between 8 th and 10 th Streets.

A woman is facing charges after three kids are found with drugs in their systems. Tayvian Brown faces child endangerment charges. A 3 – week old baby was taken to University Hospital after falling in a Jefferson City home while being watched by a 9 – year old back in June. Traces of drugs turned up after the 9 – year old, a 3 – year old and the baby were tested.