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Smaller ceremonies, no less huge the sacrifices
Memorial Day looked and sounded a bit different this year in Jefferson City because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but maybe not that much different; solemn remembrances may have changed, but not the sacrifices honored by them.
by Phillip Sitter
Published May. 25 2020 @ 10:22pm
Coronavirus pushes festival to September
A few scattered cyclists were enjoying the Katy Trail on Sunday, a stark difference from the 2,500 who were originally scheduled to be there for a live music and cycling event.
by Gerry Tritz
Published May. 25 2020 @ 9:05pm
Nathan Hays makes a name for himself
If nothing else, you might know Nathan Hays as the guy on Facebook who sells cars.
by Gerry Tritz
Published May. 25 2020 @ 9:48pm
Army medic processed remains of local man's brother in Vietnam War
The latter weeks of April 1968 brought a welcome lull in activity for the late Roger Buchta, of Lohman, who was serving as a medic with the 18th Surgical Hospital in Quang Tri near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) of South Vietnam.
by Jeremy P. mick
Published May. 25 2020 @ 9:05pm
Top Mid-Missouri news about COVID-19
As news about the novel coronavirus continues to evolve, the News Tribune wants to ensure the community is up-to-date. You can find links to local event announcements, business closings and changes, and news articles about COVID-19 here.
Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:00am
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Missouri health director warns revelers: Virus is still here
O’FALLON (AP) — Missouri’s health director issued a dire warning Monday after photos and video showed Memorial Day weekend revelers partying close together: The coronavirus is still here, and the spreading of illnesses could have “long-lasting and tragic” results.
Published May. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Coronavirus changes Memorial Day
celebrations in Missouri
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Before Memorial Day, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County is typically full of Boy Scouts planting flags.
Published May. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Teen among
4 killed St. Louis
weekend shootings
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Four people have been killed and several others injured in a violent Memorial Day weekend in St.
Published May. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Local News
Secretary of state offices to
reopen today
Missouri secretary of state offices are planned to reopen today to business customers and scheduled visitors, including in Jefferson City, but the precautions that will remain in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic are that public visitors are required to wear a face mask or face covering.
by the News Tribune
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Published May. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
MRRL simplifies
summer reading program
The Missouri River Regional Library is simplifying its summer reading program and moving the reading log online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by the News Tribune
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Published May. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Opinion
Your Opinion: Chesterfield proposal best meets requirements
Clayton HillJefferson CityDear Editor:The city desired input regarding the two proposals for the MSP property; I had already taken the survey online which clearly showed the Chesterfield proposal meeting requirements of the RFP better than the Farmer option.
Published May. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Commentary: Out of the bunker
A Harris poll conducted at about the time the lockdowns commenced produced a peculiar result — the age group least threatened by the virus was the age group most afraid of it — 57 percent of the millennial respondents (those born 1981-96) said they were worried about dying from the virus, while just 47 percent of those older than 65 expressed such concerns.
Published May. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Your opinion: America playing Russian roulette
Mike BarnhillAshlandDear Editor:Comparisons have been made between the 1918 flu pandemic and today’s COVID-19, but a more apt one should be the polio outbreaks starting in 1916 and continuing until 1955, when Dr.
Published May. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Sports
Ewing out of hospital
Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday.
by Associated Press
Published May. 25 2020 @ 11:30pm
NHL plans move to small-group training soon
TORONTO — The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon — with plenty of precautions.
by Associated Press
Published May. 25 2020 @ 10:30pm
Keselowski gets win, Hendrick Motorsports takes pair of losses
CONCORD, N.C. — Brad Keselowski has won the Southern 500, the Bristol night race, the Brickyard 400 and has now crossed the Coca-Cola 600 off his checklist of crown jewel victories.
by Associated Press
Published May. 25 2020 @ 10:30pm
Features
Ask a Master Gardener: Choosing the right tomato for you
As mid-May comes up on us, the one thing on most gardeners mind is tomatoes.It is estimated 95 percent of the people who grow a garden grow tomatoes.
by Peter SutterFor the News Tribune
Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am
From the Stacks: A deeply satisfying adventure
What happens when a city takes on a life of its own?When it becomes a living, breathing, sentient being?It doesn't happen often.
by Courtney WatersFor the News Tribune
Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am
On Display: A passion for entertaining
I've always had a passion for entertainment.From a young age, I was always making funny videos and getting people to laugh.
by Austin Usher, For the News Tribune
Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am
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