The Jefferson City Council approved the new redistricting map in November after the 2020 census showed population changes had created too much discrepancy between the city's wards.

Jefferson City seeks input on ward maps. October 1, 2021 at 5:53 p.m. ... Jefferson City's wards must be redrawn to equalize populations and representation in city government.

The tornado that hit Jefferson City came at 11:43 p.m. Wednesday, striking fear into many as it cut a swath through the state capital with its 43,000 residents.