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Kid Rock, Rolling Stones on scalping, summer tours
Kid Rock is a scalper.
Biographer regrets affair with former CIA director
The biographer whose extramarital affair with then-CIA director David Petraeus triggered his resignation says she regrets the relationship and the harm and grief it caused her family.
Netflix looks to hook subscribers with ‘Arrested’
Netflix is hoping this weekend’s release of the resurrected TV series “Arrested Development” will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service.
Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market
Delta’s formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following.
Music Review: French Montana debuts with enjoyable album
French Montana, “Excuse My French” (Bad Boy/Maybach Music/Interscope Records)
On his debut album, “Excuse My French,” French Montana lives up to the hype mostly generated by his mentors Diddy and Rick Ross, who executive-produced his project.
Some unions now angry about health care overhaul
When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters. But some unions leaders have grown frustrated and angry about what they say are unexpected consequences of the new law — problems that they say could jeopardize the health benefits offered to millions of their members.
McDonald’s can’t shake criticism about nutrition
McDonald’s once again faced criticism that it’s a purveyor of junk food that markets to children at its annual shareholder meeting Thursday — including some sharp remarks from a 9-year-old girl.
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.
Top stars square off for summer tour dollars
All anyone’s been talking about are those aged wonders The Rolling Stones and their 50th-anniversary tour, but there’s so much more happening on the road this summer.
Lady Jays aiming for history
It would be special for the Jefferson City Lady Jays to advance to the Class 3 soccer Final Four. But Lady Jays coach Matt Stacey doesn’t think his team needs to do anything special today to get there. “We just need to keep playing the way we’ve been playing,” Stacey said as Jefferson City prepares to host the Nixa Lady Eagles in a quarterfinal contest at 5:30 p.m. today at the 179 Soccer Park.
CBS up, ’Idol’ down as traditional TV season ends
CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of “American Idol” came to a close.
Thunderstorms slow tornado cleanup
A band of thunderstorms battered the Oklahoma City area Thursday, slowing cleanup operations in the suburb where a tornado killed 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes this week.
Burkett overcomes injury, ready to defend in pole vault
Joey Burkett is hoping to save his best for the very last minute.
Area athletes aim for strong finish at state track
If the seeds are to be believed, there could be several state medals heading the way of area track and field athletes.
Lincoln in good shape after first day of DII championships
The Lincoln track and field teams did just what you’re ideally supposed to do on the first day of the national meet — advance.
Kids, teachers from devastated school reunite
Students from a suburban Oklahoma City elementary school destroyed by this week’s tornado reunited with their teachers Thursday and collected whatever could be salvaged from the ruins.
Canada disapproves new meat labeling rules
Canada said Thursday that it is considering retaliatory measures against the United States in a dispute over meat-labeling rules that Ottawa and the World Trade Organization consider discriminatory.
Gap back in style as 1Q profit jumps 43 percent
After years of struggle, Gap is back in style.
Ralph Lauren’s 4Q profit rises 35 pct
Ralph Lauren Corp. reported a 35 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as the luxury retailer benefited from lower cotton prices and cost controls.
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