Latest issueRoute W ramp to westbound U.S. 54 closes MondayRead now

Daily Jefferson City

Money news

Stories from Daily Jefferson City’s editions, and every report from Jefferson City’s newsrooms.

Money from local newsrooms

No money report from the newsrooms of the last two days. See all the news

In brief

The short notes of Daily Jefferson City’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • County budgetCole County Auditor Jay Moore presented a proposed $82.8 million budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on Monday, down about 13.5% from last year's $96 million.

    Cole County Auditor Jay Moore presented a proposed $82.8 million budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on Monday, down about 13.5% from last year's $96 million. He said expenses, including health care, are rising faster than revenues.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KJLU 88.9 FM

  • County budgetThe Cole County Commission formed a salary committee to assign pay raises and is seeking staff input on salary rates.

    The Cole County Commission formed a salary committee to assign pay raises and is seeking staff input on salary rates. It went over the 2027 budget with County Auditor Jay Moore on Monday.

    News Notes · Wednesday’s editionSource: Jefferson City News Tribune

  • Gas pricesMissouri gas prices fell 9.9 cents in a week to average $3.84 a gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.

    Missouri gas prices fell 9.9 cents in a week to average $3.84 a gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy. That's $1.17 higher than a year ago.

    Around Missouri · Wednesday’s editionSource: Hannibal.net