Your Opinion: Invoke the Fifth and face firing
Any government employee who invokes the Fifth Amendment to preclude answering questions about his or her job before a properly constituted government tribunal should be fired on the spot.
Your Opinion: Problems center on lack of ethics
I would like to comment on Michael Hicks letter published May 21 in the News Tribune.
Our Opinion: Providing a helpful START for interns
Getting off to a good start is helpful for new employees, including summer interns.
Capital Region announces $35 million expansion
Capital Region Medical Center (CRMC) announced Friday a $35 million expansion to its main campus at 1125 Madison St.
Missouri plans $23 million renovation of 3 halls
The University of Missouri plans to renovate three buildings around its central quadrangle, including the main administration building.
Mo. Senate panel to work on criminal code
The Missouri Legislature has adjourned for the year, but the work will go on for members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Most Mo. park beaches open for weekend
Swimming season is returning, and most beaches at Missouri state parks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend.
Koster reaches settlement with defunct medical spa, owner
Skin Rx MedSpa & Laser Center accused of failing to perform purchased services
Attorney General Chris Koster announced Thursday the state reached a settlement with Skin Rx LLC and its owner, Laura Rackers, over accusations the company took money for services it didn’t perform.
City considers adding metrics to JCTV contract
JCTV’s contract may be undergoing some changes as members of the Jefferson City Council look to add in metrics to measure the station’s success.
JCPD officer heads to Oklahoma to help
Jefferson City Police Department Capt. Bob Clark was among a group from the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) who went to Oklahoma to help in the aftermath of this week’s deadly tornadoes.
Police, sheriff offer rape defense course
As part of a joint training effort by the Jefferson City Police Department and Cole County Sheriff’s Department, a no-cost Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course is being offered to the public.
Enterprise zone in Callaway County stalled again
The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s failure to update its computers with 2010 U.S. Census data has delayed efforts to develop an Enhanced Enterprise Zone in Callaway County — an effort local officials believe would boost employment.
Well-known local artist dies
A gracious lady, charismatic artist, historian and community member has departed. But the late Sabra Eagan’s works of canvas and stone will remain. Her last work is yet to be revealed at the future St. Mary’s Health Center.
Callaway deputies arrest fugitive
Callaway County deputies arrested a fugitive they stopped for a traffic violation at Wednesday between Holts Summit and Tebbetts.
Man charged after robbery at Kohl’s
A man was arrested Wednesday after a strong armed robbery in Jefferson City. The suspect, Brian Carpenter, 31, was charged with felony stealing and possession of a controlled substance.
House speaker plans legislative tour
Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones plans to tour the state to talk with voters and community leaders about legislative issues.
House backs variable rate student loans
Dismissing a veto threat from President Barack Obama, lawmakers in the House passed legislation that links student loan rates to the ups and downs of the financial markets in a vote largely along party lines.
Darius Rucker rides ’Wagon Wheel’ to top of charts
Darius Rucker is a fan of Old Crow Medicine Show, but says he didn’t really get what was so infectious about the string band’s signature hit “Wagon Wheel” at first.
Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics
sked who his favorite female comics were Thursday at a Cannes Film Festival press conference, Jerry Lewis listed Cary Grant and Burt Reynolds. He then added: “I don’t have any.”
Robert Taylor: arresting as TV lawman ’Longmire’
You may not recognize Robert Taylor as anyone other than the title character he plays on the crime drama “Longmire.” But he’s no newcomer.
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