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Missouri public schools to stay closed for rest of academic year
Missouri's public and charter schools shall remain closed for the rest of academic year, Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday.
by Phillip Sitter
Published Apr. 9 2020 @ 3:30pm
Local schools extend remote learning plans
Missouri's public and charter schools are closed for the rest of the academic year, Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday, leaving schools to extend their remote learning plans and cancel all extracurricular activities.
by Layne Stracener
Published Apr. 9 2020 @ 11:11pm
Stay-at-home order appears to be helping, Cole County official says
The number of active COVID-19 cases and those who have recovered from the novel coronavirus were the same Thursday in Cole County, a hopeful sign for county health officials.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Apr. 9 2020 @ 11:09pm
County urges offices to be frugal during pandemic
Be mindful of your spending during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cole County commissioners noted in a message sent out this week to all department heads.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Apr. 9 2020 @ 10:54pm
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 Apr. 9 2020 @ 12:00am
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Missouri-Kansas football games are 'being contracted'
After renewing their storied basketball rivalry in October, Missouri and Kansas are drawing nearer to bringing back the football rivalry that peaked in 2007, when the No. 3 Tigers beat the No. 2 Jayhawks 36-28 to win the Big 12 North and take the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll.
by News Tribune
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:40am
Missouri tourism industry hopes to rebound after pandemic
O’FALLON (AP) — Kimmswick Mayor Phil Stang looks out at his empty Missouri town, a tiny, scenic Mississippi River community normally bustling with visitors, and sees the economic ravages of the coronavirus.
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:05am
Wanted Miller County man arrested
Miller County authorities said Thursday they had captured a man who was wanted after deputies served a search warrant Tuesday near Lake Ozark.
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:05am
Local News
U.S. Army veteran, teacher regains health through DDPY fitness program
‘Through the pain’U.S. Army veteran, teacher regains health through DDPY fitness programArthur Boorman’s inspirational story has essentially ascended to celebrity status, gaining close to 50 million views on YouTube in recent years.
by Jeremy P. Ämick
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Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:05am
Feds approve food assistance for Missourians
A federal agency has approved a Missouri Department of Social Services request to distribute foods to needy families affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
by Joe Gamm
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:05am
JC man gets change of venue in murder case
A Jefferson City man has been granted a change of venue in connection with charges he’s facing in a 2017 murder case in Montgomery County.
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:05am
Opinion
Our Opinion: Keep up with the Legislature remotely
As Missouri lawmakers reconvened at the Capitol to handle pressing budget business of the state, the public continued to be allowed to watch the legislative proceedings in person.
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: Trump’s troubling behavior
Don SalcedoJefferson CityDear Editor:During these troubling times, I have found many of the actions and behaviors of our president and his supporters in Congress so arrogant.
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: Patience and perspective
Mel KallalJefferson CityDear Editor:The Opinion Page (Thursday, April 2) was a refreshing read! The NT Opinion, thoughtful letters from Dan Schnieders, Tom Ault and Harry Trickey plus George Will at his best.
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:05am
Sports
Missouri high school sports regular season, postseason canceled for 2020
The last domino fell Thursday, ending the hopes of any high school sports taking place in Missouri this spring.
by Greg Jackson
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:45am
Nantz adjusting to not calling Final Four, Masters
Jim Nantz couldn't figure out why he was getting text messages from friends about the 1986 Masters, unaware it was the first of eight Masters being shown during a second week in April unlike any other. That was his first Masters for CBS Sports.
by Associated Press
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:35am
Night lights at fields across nation a 'sign of hope'
The virus outbreak weighed heavily on Brett Beesley's heart and mind as the Dumas High School principal drove past the stadium along the main highway in his Texas Panhandle town.
by Associated Press
Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:30am
Features
Celeb chefs unite to feed hungry, help bleeding restaurants
When Jose Andres first came to New York City, the wide-eyed sailor in the Spanish navy docked on West 30th Street full of ambition.
by Associated Press
Published Apr. 9 2020 @ 12:00am
With no theaters, film fans find ways to gather virtually
There are 44 people in the Social Distance Movie Club's Slack channel, where co-workers at Crooked Media have had discussions about everything from a Dwayne Johnson earthquake film to Faye Dunaway's turn as Joan Crawford in "Mommie Dearest.
by Associated Press
Published Apr. 8 2020 @ 12:00am
Celebrities reveal new sides during virus, but face backlash
Portia de Rossi has been teaching herself how to cook during the coronavirus lockdown. It's been an eye-opening experience for the actress — and for her fans.
by Associated Press
Published Apr. 8 2020 @ 12:00am
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