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Veterans hosting suicide-prevention program
Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars has tagged a former professional wrestler to jump in the ring to take on the subject of suicide prevention at an event in Jefferson City.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 10:36pm
Holts Summit man wins $10,000
A Holts Summit man is surprised at work with a $10,000 check from Publishers Clearing House
by Emily Cole
Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 10:34pm
Weather, excavation work delays progress on Quaker plant
Prolonged periods of rain and more blasting of rock than expected delayed work on the new Quaker Windows plant. However, company officials said they will be able to begin operating their new Eldon plant this spring.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 10:31pm
Former professional wrestler to visit Jefferson City for suicide prevention program
Christmas Day of 2003 should have been a joyous occasion for Marc Mero — he had relished a lucrative career as a wrestling superstar who had defeated "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to become the Intercontinental Championship Belt in 1996. Instead, because of alcohol and drug use, his life had spiraled out of control, destroying relationships with friends and family. That hallowed day found him reflecting upon his financial and emotional ruin while in the shower of his home gripping a handgun with the intent of ending his own life.
by Jeremy P. Amick
Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 10:34pm
Parson's budget includes 2% state worker pay hike
The 2020-21 budget Gov. Mike Parson's administration shared Wednesday ahead of the State of the State address features a pay raise for state employees — though some state departments would downsize numbers of full-time equivalent employees, but not through layoffs, according to the state budget director.
by Phillip Sitter
Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 11:14pm
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Woman arrested for DWI after Morgan County crash
A Rocky Mount woman was arrested after a one-vehicle crash Thursday night in Morgan County.
by News Tribune
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 9:55am
Man serving life in prison for 1979 killing dies at JCCC
A 75-year-old man serving a life sentence for killing another man more than four decades ago in southwest Missouri has died in prison.
by Associated Press
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 8:45am
Plane slides off icy taxiway in Kansas City
Authorities say a plane has slid off the taxiway at Kansas City International Airport due to icy conditions that also have closed schools and government offices.
by Associated Press
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 7:50am
Local News
Man who was angry about missing mower charged with murder
KINLOCH (AP) — A St. Louis man has been charged will fatally shooting another man after getting mad at him about a missing lawn mower and leaf blower.
by Associated Press
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
Missouri governor denounces expanding government health care
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he plans to fight efforts to expand the number of people eligible for government health care, as a ballot initiative to do so gains momentum.
by Summer Ballentine, Associated Press
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
Centertown water tower replacement still on horizon
Centertown continues to seek funds from a Community Development Block Grant for the village's ongoing water tower project.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
Opinion
Your Opinion: Response to Wansing
Charlotte SchniedersJefferson CityDear Editor:The points I make are from books I’ve read, personal and business experiences.
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
Our Opinion: Reining in fake service animals
It’s a sad commentary on today’s society, but Missouri needs to pass legislation aimed at curbing the increase of fake service animals.
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: Hacking the vote
Nelson OttoJefferson CityDear Editor:I read Cal Winters letter about the Electoral College and had to do one of those face palm gestures.
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
Sports
Helias girls frustrate Hickman in 42-28 win
If your offense isn't clicking, your defense better be. It was a formula for success Thursday night for the Helias Lady Crusaders.
by Tom Rackers
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:50am
Davis honored as MU women fall to No. 1 Gamecocks
Despite the final result, Thursday night was a special night for the past, present and future of the Missouri women's basketball program.
by Colin O'Brien
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:40am
Missouri Southern pulls away for victory against Lincoln women
It took Lincoln a couple minutes to find a way to stop Missouri Southern's Chasidee Owens. The 5-foot-10 senior scored the Lions' first six points with easy drives Thursday night at Jason Gym.
by Jason Strickland
Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:35am
Features
Stained Glass Theatre tackles discrimination, religion in comedy production
The cast and crew of Stained Glass Theatre’s newest production aren’t shying away from tough topics.
by Nina Todea
Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 9:05pm
Stained Glass Theatre tackles discrimination, religion in comedy production
The cast and crew of Stained Glass Theatre's newest production aren't shying away from tough topics. In fact, they've even recruited children to help tell the story.
by Nina Todea
Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 7:00am
Review: ‘Dolittle,’ with Robert Downey Jr., is a disaster
Dr. Dolittle, who favored animals and shunned humans, was on to something.The century of human history since Hugh Lofting, in 1920, created his eccentric veterinarian character has only made Dolittle a more astute fictional figure, and a natural candidate for big-screen resurrection.
by Jake Coyle
AP Film Writer
Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:05am
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