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Thursday, June 13, 2013  A woman from the home told officers 32-year-old Angelo Cockrell had threatened to assault and kill her as she and her 2-and-a-half-year-old were laying in their bed. Cockrell then shot a handgun at the floor within four feet of them.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  More than 300 Jefferson City area volunteers braved wet and cold conditions to help their neighbors.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Update: A special Jefferson City Countil meeting has been called for Thursday morning.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The company commander, Capt. Timothy A. Grenke, was on hand to personally decorate Kempker.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The request for proposals was released in December 2012

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri Senate committee is considering a resolution to kick off plans for the state's 200th birthday in 2021.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  School board members unanimously approve putting a bond issue and tax levy on the ballot.

Friday, July 27, 2012  More than 65 people have been arrested so far

Friday, June 29, 2012  Holts Summit has canceled its July 3 fireworks display and festival.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  It was called in at 5:26 p.m. Tuesday at 1001 West High Street, which is right at Brooks Street.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  The idea of getting rid of the winter ceremony came up during a Lincoln University community discussion on ways to save the school money.

Monday, May 28, 2012  During the stop, officers found drug items and more than seven grams of meth in the vehicle.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Update: A third person of interest in Sunday's homicide is now being sought.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  Volunteers pick up trash, mulch and plant at several areas around the city.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  At about 4:30 p.m. police officers responded to an assault involving a firearm at 2025 East McCarty Street, which is the site of A-1 Small Engines.