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Four injured in Callaway County wreck A Jefferson City man was seriously injured and three others received minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash Saturday. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 9:27am

Gravois Mills man killed in Morgan County crash The fatality was one of three Morgan County crashes on Saturday reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 9:09am

Cole County Health Department: Virus cases from unknown sources growing At this time, 70 percent of positive COVID-19 cases in Cole County can be traced back to travel and/or contact to a known case, but the number of cases from an unknown source is increasing in Cole County, according to the county Health Department. by News Tribune Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Wastewater treatment plant manager takes pride in 'dirty job' It may not be the ideal job for everyone, but wastewater treatment plant manager Clara Haenchen takes pride in her "dirty job. by Emily Cole Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Paycheck Protection Loans brought nearly $100M into Jefferson City, retained more than 14,000 jobs Thousands of Mid-Missouri jobs were saved during the economic tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic so far through the Paycheck Protection Program, according to the latest update from the federal government on the business aid program. by Phillip Sitter Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Local author pens two new books Russellville author and historian Jeremy Amick recently released two new books — a military history book and a children's fairy tale. by Layne Stracener Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Golden Hammer award winner emphasizes historic preservation in JC Celebrating the restoration of one of East Capitol Avenue's historic homes, the Historic City of Jefferson gave its July Golden Hammer Award to the owners of 810 E. by Madeleine Leroux Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Dino Afrikana Store brings international flavor to Jefferson City You should be able to eat what you want to eat, even if you're in a different country. At least that's Ahmed Alli's philosophy and the basis behind Dino Afrikana Food Store. by Nicole Roberts Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:01am

Jefferson City building permits for July 2020 Haute Salon LLC, 3237 W. Truman Blvd. Suite 200, non-residential alteration, $1,000.Jennifer Moss, 211 Oscar Drive Suite A, non-residential accessory structure, $17,000. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:00am

Osage County crash results in fatality A two-vehicle collision in Osage County on Friday caused the death of one 15-year-old and serious injuries to another 15-year-old. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:00am

Missouri lawmakers share impact of special session crime bill It was a bipartisan Missouri Senate vote that on Friday moved the compromise bill on Gov. Mike Parson's special session anti-crime agenda to the House of Representatives, but a mostly unified vote does not mean lawmakers all share the same ideas to get at root issues of crime. by Phillip Sitter Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 11:17pm

Mural honors Eldon's railroad legacy; new chamber center to be constructed The Eldon community gathered Saturday night to celebrate the unveiling of a mural highlighting the town's railroad history. by Emily Cole Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 11:10pm

Stakeholders discuss road to Missouri Medicaid expansion Tuesday's passage of Amendment 2, which expanded Medicaid coverage in Missouri to adults making up to 138 percent of the poverty level, set wheels in motion. by Joe Gamm Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 11:08pm

Absentee ballot requests increase in 2020 Missouri voters were able to cast a vote by mail for the first time in Tuesday's primary election, and they'll be able to do so again for the Nov. 3 general election. by Jeff Haldiman Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 11:06pm

Holts Summit breaks ground on sewer project After 14 years of preparation, construction on Holts Summit's massive sewer project has finally begun. by Olivia Garrett Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

St. Mary's Hospital recognized for removing surgical smoke As surgeons perform procedures on people, they create smoke.Surgical smoke is created in about 90 percent of surgeries, according to a news release from St. by Joe Gamm Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

JC Schools announces new Lawson administrative intern The Jefferson City School District has hired an experienced elementary school teacher as the new administrative intern at Lawson Elementary School. by Layne Stracener Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

JC man placed on supervised probation A Jefferson City man has been placed on five years supervised probation in a molestation case from 2016. by News Tribune Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County Grand Jury hands down indictment in several cases The Cole County grand jury recently handed down indictments in several cases, finding there was enough evidence to send them to the circuit courts for possible trial. by News Tribune Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Corps to maintain releases at South Dakota dam Releases from Gavins Point Dam in South Dakota into the Missouri River will remain steady through August, U. by News Tribune Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County History: Businesses evolve from neighborhood groceries to supermarkets The grocery business has changed dramatically since Daniel Colgan opened the first general store in 1827 on the northeast corner of the Capitol grounds. by Nancy Thompson, Historic City of Jefferson Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Lincoln University board approves greenhouse contract Lincoln University will use some remaining federal agriculture funds to manufacture new greenhouse spaces. by Phillip Sitter Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 11:18pm

Great-grandson of former Supreme Court chief justice tours ancestral JC home Although he'd never been to the city before Friday, John Rau had Jefferson City history in his genes — and inside an inherited, leather-bound book. On Friday, Rau was finally able to visit the home he grew up hearing stories about. by Emily Cole Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 11:13pm