Jefferson City Councilman Scott Spencer says abandoned buildings continue to be a public safety issue in the city, particularly along East Capitol Avenue. Councilman Spencer joined us live on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, noting Jefferson City Police and Fire crews have to go into the homes for checks at times. He says the blight is also embarrassing and that there are people who want to purchase those properties and rehabilitate them. Councilman Spencer also tells listeners that the budget is another big issue in Jefferson City:
Lincoln University’s animal research facility remains closed, after hazardous materials incident
Jefferson City firefighters say three people have been taken to a hospital for inhalation and for surface burns, after Thursday’s acid spill at Lincoln University. Firefighters say it happened just before 5 pm at LU’s small animal research facility, which had to be evacuated. The animal research facility remains closed this morning. Jefferson City fire …
Mid-Missouri woman rescued after car ends up in three feet of water
The sheriff in mid-Missouri’s Moniteau County is thanking firefighters who rescued a woman and a dog who were trapped inside their SUV in three feet of fast-moving water. Thursday’s incident happened on Mount Hope road, a rural area near Russellville. Sheriff Tony Wheatley thanks Russellville and Jefferson City firefighters for their quick efforts. JCFD crews …
Jefferson City Probation and Parole district employees relocated, after fire
Jefferson City firefighters confirm the Probation and Parole district office on West Main street is a total loss, after Thursday’s blaze. The fire closed streets and also caused heat damage at a nearby building. Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) spokeswoman Karen Pojmann tells 939 the Eagle that they’ve relocated the P&P district employees to Probation and …
UPDATE: Jefferson City’s Probation and Parole district office destroyed by fire
Jefferson City firefighters say the Missouri Probation and Parole district office on West Main is a total loss, after an overnight blaze that closed streets in the area. There are no reports of injuries. Jefferson City Fire Division Chief Jason Turner says the building sustained significant structural damage, and that one nearby building sustained minor …
