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Today's Poll!Garza slated to start for Cubs on Tuesday
Matt Garza is set to come off the disabled list and make his first start of the season for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday against Pittsburgh.
Earnhardt has a connection with Charlotte track
At the height of his father's success at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. would sit in the Turn 1 condos overlooking the track.
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade surprises fan at prom
When a South Florida high school senior asked Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade to her prom, she knew it was a long shot. Fortunately, that's Wade's specialty on and off the court.
Man pleads guilty to raiding nephew's piggy bank
A north St. Louis County man admits that he stole money from his 4-year-old nephew's piggy bank to use for drugs and prostitutes.
Official: 'Amazing' no one died in train crash
Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, saying Saturday it's fortunate that no one was killed and that there weren't even more injuries.
Charges filed in 1986 Kansas City rape
The Jackson County prosecutor says DNA evidence led to charges against a former Kansas City man in the 1986 rape and robbery of a deaf woman.
Perspective: Foster care deserves continuous attention
The month of May is National Foster Care Month which provides a great opportunity to spread awareness not only about foster care but also adoptions.
Our Opinion: Veterans courts advance as session closes
News Tribune editorial
A proposal to establish veterans courts is worthy legislation approved by lawmakers and advanced to the governor before the session ended Friday.
Security measures sent to Nixon
With just 2 1/2 hours to spare before the Legislature’s 6 p.m. deadline Friday afternoon, the state Senate cast the final votes needed to send Gov. Jay Nixon a bill re-imposing closed-records status for security and emergency response plans for schools and other public buildings.
Services set today at firefighters memorial
More than 100 American flags have been erected for memorial services this weekend at the Missouri Firefighters Memorial at Kingdom City.
Postal Service designates Wardsville a town
But no separate zip code
Wardsville has finally arrived as a destination for your cards, letters and bills, according to the U.S. Postal Service. The 65101 zip code remains the same but letters don't have to be addressed as Jefferson City.
Meta mother sentenced in fatal crash
Stephanie Wiebold, 31, of Meta, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in connection with a fatal car crash from February 2012 in Jefferson City.
Two JC men indicted in sexual assault cases
The Cole County grand jury recently indicted two Jefferson City men - Antwain Stewart, 36, and Alex Turpin, 25 - on charges related to separate sexual assault cases.
Russellville school battles flu outbreak
A flu virus has been going around the Cole County R-1 Elementary School, said Superintendent Jerry Hobbs. The middle and high school students have not experienced a similar spread of the illness.
New Bloomfield football proposal sidelined
A proposal by the New Bloomfield Football Boosters Club to start a school football program stalled Thursday with the Board of Education taking no action on the idea.
Board to accept bids for final phase of track project
The fifth and final phase of the Cole County R-1 Schools track complex at Russellville should be open for bids soon. An architect will prepare documents for construction of the concessions/restrooms/storage building.
Man placed on probation after traffic stop
Shaun A. Reed, 22, Holts Summit, was placed on five years supervised probation on a guilty plea to two counts of distribution of controlled substance. A Cole County deputy pulled over his vehicle in May 2012 and found methamphetamine and pills.
Guardsmen assist car accident victim
Three Missouri National Guard soldiers assisted a woman and emergency response crews during a single-vehicle accident May 7 on U.S. 50 Business Highway in Apache Flats.
Record Powerball jackpot inspires office pools
In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream.
FEMA monitors for severe weather this weekend
With the potential for severe weather across the plains and several Midwestern states this weekend and into Monday, staff at FEMA's Region VII office are coordinating with state and local officials in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska in preparation for the potential storms and urges the public to be prepared and stay informed.
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