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Jefferson City School District considers two new buildings to address space
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education on Monday will be updated on a plan to construct two fifth- and sixth-grade centers to address overcrowding in K-8 schools with the idea the board in January could authorize an April vote on the plan.
by Danisha Hogue
Published Dec. 7 2019 @ 11:19pm
Optimist Club tree sale raises money for Jefferson City youth
The corner of Dunklin and Broadway streets in Jefferson City has once again turned into a temporary pine and fir tree forest, as the Optimist Club holds its annual Christmas tree sale.
by Emily Cole
Published Dec. 7 2019 @ 11:13pm
JCPD bicycle patrol offers community policing
While it's too early to determine how effective it's been in curbing criminal activity, Jefferson City Police Department officials say having officers riding bicycles around town has made a difference in relations with residents.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Dec. 7 2019 @ 11:16pm
PHOTO GALLERY: 2019 Christmas festivities in Jefferson City
Christmas cheer was in abundance this weekend in Jefferson City.
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am
Christmas story comes to life in church's Journey to Bethlehem program
In its 27th year, Capital City Christian Church's Journey to Bethlehem program will take thousands of travelers back in time to the birth of Jesus Christ this Friday and Saturday.
by Rebecca Martin
Published Dec. 7 2019 @ 11:16pm
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Latest News
As election season nears, candidates begin amassing warchests
Filing to be a presidential candidate on Missouri's primary ballot recently opened, and the fourth quarter of the year is drawing to a close.
by Phillip Sitter
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:56am
Blair Oaks flips the script on Southern Boone, wins 67-58 for conference tourney title
It's gotten to the point it's shocking if Blair Oaks and Southern Boone aren't playing each other in the Tri-County Conference Tournament championship game.
by Jason Strickland
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:50am
Lincoln women drop MIAA game vs. Missouri Western
For the most part, the Lincoln women's basketball team finished quarters well Saturday. The problem is the Blue Tigers were already in a big hole they had to climb out of.
by Greg Jackson
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:15am
Local News
Tipton man arrested after Friday shootings
After allegedly shooting two people and injuring a third Friday evening, a Tipton man was shot and apprehended by law enforcement in Moniteau County.
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am
Stuff Santa's Sleigh with diapers Friday
How can you get a picture with Santa?Donate diapers to the Capital City Diaper Bank.The fifth annual Stuff Santa's Sleigh Diaper Drive is 4-6 p.
by Joe Gamm
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am
Homeless numbers tick up in rural Missouri counties
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Missouri decreased over the past five years; however, the condition increased for many communities in 2018.
by Joe Gamm
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am
Opinion
From the editor: Christmas comes early with new app
When I was growing up, we had a family tradition where children who had anxiously awaited Christmas Day for weeks could open one present on Christmas Eve.
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: Opportunity abounds - why aren't more working?
Dear Editor: Opportunity abounds in the US right now.
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am
Our Opinion: Habitat steps it up
In the half year since the tornado devastated parts of Jefferson City, we've heard a lot of people talk about the need for affordable housing in the city.
by News Tribune
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am
Sports
Three Jays earn Class 4 all-state honors in boys soccer
From start — summer flooding at the 179 Soccer Park — to finish — an odyssey in trying to find a place to start the postseason — the Jefferson City Jays dealt with adversity this season. And they thrived, capturing their first district title in six years on their way to the Class 4 quarterfinals.
by Tom Rackers
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:51am
Two Crusaders named to Class 3 all-state soccer team
The Helias Crusaders knew the potential was there. Injuries to three key players in the second half of the year resulted in a record of 1-8-1 in the final 10 regular-season games as the Crusaders prepared for the start of the soccer postseason.
by Tom Rackers
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:50am
Royals sign former All-Star Rosenthal to minor league deal
KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Royals signed former All-Star reliever Trevor Rosenthal to a minor league contract that calls for a $2 million salary in the major leagues and an invitation to big league spring training.
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:45am
Features
From the Stacks: Chronicling a forced loss of heritage
In the 1950s, the U.S. government decided to do away with Native American sovereignty.They virtually erased the native tribes' identity, dissolved the tribal governments and took away many of the rights promised them through treaties of the past.
by Lisa Cartee, For the News Tribune
Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am
Cole County History: Southside alleys and ways - a simpler way of life
Although both were established mid-19th century, the Southside alleys were the antithesis of Hog Alley in the capital's downtown, the mud-infested three-block alleyway declared segregated housing for former slaves and servants.
by Carolyn Bening, Historic City of Jefferson
Published Dec. 7 2019 @ 12:05am
CCP puts on plaid for latest musical production
Think you can't condense part of TV's longest running variety show, "The Ed Sullivan Show," into three minutes and 11 seconds? Think again.
by Nina Todea
Published Dec. 5 2019 @ 12:05am
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