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Jefferson City counselor a candidate for appeals court judge The City Counselor for Jefferson City is a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Western District Court of Appeals. by the News Tribune [email protected] Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 9:05pm

PHOTO GALLERY: 2020 Chamber Gala and Awards Ceremony The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce held its 127th annual gala Friday night at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

One hurt in Miller County tractor trailer collision One person was hurt after two tractor trailers collided Friday afternoon in Miller County.Missouri Highway Patrol reports show the crash occurred at 2:02 p. Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County History: Pioneer druggist's daughter first woman licensed as Missouri pharmacist Being a druggist was a fairly lucrative business that didn't require school or a license until the end of the 19th century. Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Family files lawsuit over gas explosion at Xtreme Body & Paint A Cole County businessman has filed a civil suit against a Columbia-based company, alleging a faulty propane tank installation caused an explosion that severely injured him nearly a year ago. by the News Tribune [email protected] Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

8 seeking 4 seats on Russellville school board Eight candidates will seek four available seats on the Cole County R-1 Board of Education in the April 7 municipal election. by Layne Stracener Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Locals participate in National March for Life Locals participated in the National March for Life in Washington D.C. on Friday. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:00am

Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce ready to embrace change in 2020 Decked out in pinstripes, flapper dresses, suspenders and feathered hats in accordance with the Roaring into 2020 theme, Jefferson City businesses and community members gathered Friday night to celebrate the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce's 127th annual gala at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 11:57pm

State Tech Board of Regents adjusts strategic plan, tuition, part-time benefits Students and staff of State Technical College will be affected by decisions of the school's Board of Regents on Friday, which approved raising tuition rates and cutting vacation and sick leave for future part-time employee hires. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 11:40pm

Guthrie woman charged for murdering her mother GUTHRIE — Guthrie woman Lola Katherine Crews, 62, was arrested Friday for the murder of her mother, Frances Keel, 80. Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 5:39pm

Snow totals light, road crews' workloads hefty Three days of snowfall left Jefferson City with just over 3 inches of snow, and it left area road crews tired and worn out. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 4:20pm

Columbia-based rental company to offer hundreds of new jobs EquipmentShare, a high-tech rental company based in Columbia, plans to hire hundreds of employees across the state, the company co-founder said. by Associated Press Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 1:45pm

Belle woman hurt in Osage County crash A Belle woman was hurt in a one-vehicle crash Friday morning in Osage County. by News Tribune Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 9:50am

School and weather related announcements for Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Here are school and weather-related announcements for Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 5:35am

Medical marijuana dispensary licenses issued Missouri issued medical marijuana dispensary licenses Thursday, a day earlier than expected.In compliance with the constitutional amendment, which voters passed in 2018, the Department of Health and Senior Service is awarding 192 licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries — 24 in each of the eight congressional districts in Missouri. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Fulton man will not face charges in shooting incident A Fulton resident involved in a fatal shooting in November acted within the law at the time of the incident and will not face criminal charges, Callaway County Prosecutor Chris Wilson announced Thursday. Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Director: Employee turnover is MoDOT's budget 'crisis' High turnover is becoming a "crisis" that costs the Missouri Department of Transportation more than $30 million a year, department Director Patrick McKenna said during a budget presentation Thursday. by Brendan Crowley Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Ameren to reduce energy-efficient charge for customers The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request by Ameren Missouri to adjust the Energy Efficiency Investment Charge that appears on the monthly bills of their electric customers. Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Special hunt planned for mobility-impaired, youth hunters The Missouri Department of Conservation, in partnership with Missouri Disabled Sportsmen, will offer an upland bird hunt for mobility-impaired and youth hunters Feb. Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

4 candidates seek 3 seats on Eugene school board Four candidates will seek three available seats on the Cole County R-V Board of Education in the April 7 municipal election. by Layne Stracener Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 11:18pm

Stanley Cup to make stop at Capitol Rotunda The Stanley Cup, won by the St. Louis Blues, will be on display Monday in the Capitol Rotunda. Fans can look at the cup and take photos. by News Tribune Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 11:17pm

Jefferson City bishop discusses sitting down with Pope Francis Bishop W. Shawn McKnight returned late last week from a three-week pilgrimage. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 11:15pm

Inmate advocates take work to Capitol Justice 4 Inmates and Missouri CURE rallied Thursday in the Capitol Rotunda, advocating for improved health care for Missouri prison inmates. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 11:13pm