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Portion of Murphy Ford Road closed for winter Cole County has closed the 1300 block of Murphy Ford Road for the winter, effective today.The section of road by the North Moreau River climbs a hill through a dense section of trees. Published Nov. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Candidates sought for county extension council Nominations are being accepted for the January 2020 public election of the Cole County Extension Council. Published Nov. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

City prepares for possibility of demolishing High Street building If no action is taken to demolish the crumbling building at 200 E. High St. or the building at 202 E. High St., the Jefferson City Planning and Protective Services Department is preparing to pay for demolition. by Emily Cole Published Nov. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Capital City CASA recognizes volunteers, looks to future CASA holds an annual event to recognize its volunteers. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 11:45pm

Former Trump national security advisor talks global and domestic politics A former deputy national security advisor of President Donald Trump had a lot to say Thursday night at Lincoln University about what the future of international affairs looks like and where American interests will or ought to fall in them, but the subject of Trump's behavior was also unavoidable. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 11:44pm

Youth and government land in Capital City Nearly 600 students from around the state traveled to the capital Thursday for the YMCA Missouri Youth and Government Lewis State Convention. by Danisha Hogue Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 11:40pm

Eugene school fundraisers give back to veterans As a freshman at Cole R-5, students enrolled in Kelly Hoelscher's American history class are encouraged to give back to veterans. by Danisha Hogue Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 11:38pm

Veteran follows father's path as Army Ranger, serves in Cold War field artillery During World War II, Terry Toler's father deployed overseas as a combat engineer but was later recruited to become a member of an elite special operations force known as the Army Rangers. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 11:36pm

Firearms deer hunting opens this weekend There's lots of information for prospective hunters to know before venturing out this weekend at the start of the November firearms deer hunting season. But in that wide scope of information, there are a few particularly important points to hit. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 8:07pm

Driver identified in Wednesday pursuit Jefferson City police have identified the driver in a pursuit that occurred Wednesday afternoon. by News Tribune Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 11:40am

Local companies getting state money for job training purposes Some Mid-Missouri companies are among those receiving funds from the state for customized job training assistance. by News Tribune Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 2:55am

Jefferson City woman granted probation in drug case A Jefferson City woman was placed on five years supervised probation for pleading guilty to a drug charge from October 2017. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

KOMU reaches transmission deal with Mediacom Officials with television stations KOMU 8 and Mid-Missouri’s CW and cable company Mediacom announced Wednesday they’ve agreed to a new, multi-year agreement before expiration of their current agreement. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Columbia woman gets probation in sporting goods store theft One of five people from Columbia charged in connection with a pursuit with local authorities in April has pleaded guilty to the charge against her. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City man gets probation in chase case A Jefferson City man was placed on five years supervised probation after pleading guilty to charges in connection with a foot chase with officers in August. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

St. Peter to host annual Day of the Poor meal St. Peter Catholic Church will join thousands of other Roman Catholic congregations around the world Sunday to recognize the third annual World Day of the Poor. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Lake area residents to see hike in natural gas rate The Missouri Public Service Commission announced Lake of the Ozarks area natural gas customers of Summit Natural Gas of Missouri will see an increase in the natural gas rate, effective Friday. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Illinois man on probation in forgery case An Illinois man pleaded guilty to forging checks in April 2018 in Jefferson City.During a hearing before Cole County Judge Dan Green, Robert Anthony, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a forging instrument and was placed on five years supervised probation. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Linn R-2 moving to four-day school week The Linn R-2 School District is moving to a four-day school week in the 2020-21 school year.The Board of Education authorized the move at its Oct. by Danisha Hogue Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Bed bugs found in Truman Building Bed bugs were discovered in an office suite at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, and some employees have opted since last Friday to use a chance to work from home. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 11:04pm

Gov. Mike Parson attends Moniteau County Cattlemen's Association Dinner There was a special guest at the Moniteau County Cattlemen's Association Dinner and Scholarship Night — Gov. Mike Parson. by Austin Hornbostel Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 10:25pm

GIS Day showcases data, maps captured post-tornado After the May 22 tornado that hit Cole County and Jefferson City, the geographic information system (GIS) was used by government officials and first responders which allowed them to develop response plans to help those affected by the storm. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 10:23pm

Housing Authority holding open house for five historical homes The Jefferson City Housing Authority is hosting an open house Friday for four properties in the East Capitol Avenue urban renewal area. by Emily Cole Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 10:21pm