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Ice Arena to host Halloween-themed public skate Bundle up in your Halloween best and hit the ice this weekend during the public skate at the Washington Park Ice Arena. by Madeleine Leroux Published Oct. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

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. Published Oct. 29 2020 @ 12:00am

Some working red kettles can see green Multiple opportunities to support a good cause, and make a little money, remain available through The Salvation Army. by Joe Gamm Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 11:14pm

COVID-19 patients can vote curbside Friday and Saturday A COVID-19 diagnosis and accompanying quarantine won't prevent you from voting absentee Friday and Saturday in Cole County. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 11:10pm

Jefferson City, Cole County still in 'red zone' Federal health recommendations this week include limiting private gatherings at home and social gatherings of any size, especially indoors, as Jefferson City and Cole County continue to have high levels of COVID-19 transmission. by Phillip Sitter Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 11:08pm

Cole County R-5 named 'Outstanding Rural School District' The Cole County R-5 School District in Eugene was recently named "Outstanding Rural School District," and school secretary Vonda Berendzen was named "Outstanding Rural Support Staff" by the Missouri Association of Rural Education. by Layne Stracener Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 11:06pm

Retold Tales bookstore making moves, lighting trees this winter At Holts Summit's Board of Alderman meeting a few weeks ago, Holts Summit Community Empowerment Foundation organizer Marty Wilson mentioned Retold Tales bookstore would be moving out of its space at Summit Plaza and making space for another business. by India Garrish Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 8:12pm

Eugene school board closes meeting to visitors The Cole R-5 School District Board of Education is closing its Wednesday night meeting to the public, opting for online streaming instead. by News Tribune Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 10:50am

Iberia driver hurt in Miller County wreck The crash occurred at 7:30 a.m Tuesday on Route A near Humphrey Creek Road, by News Tribune Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 9:10am

Cole County Commission approves traffic safety code changes The Cole County Commission on Tuesday approved changes to the county's traffic safety code to restrict use of commercial vehicles on specific roads. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Central Bank to offer payroll deductions for disability program Central Bank has joined the ranks of businesses in the state who offer payroll deductions to its employees for the MO ABLE program, according to the state treasurer's office. by Phillip Sitter Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri native aims for livestream world record When California, Missouri, native and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Justin "Goose" Snodgrass survived his second attempted suicide, he knew there had to be a reason he was still here. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Two-day trial scheduled in medical marijuana lawsuit case Cole County Presiding Judge Patricia Joyce has scheduled a two-day trial starting Thursday in a lawsuit filed by a hopeful for a Missouri medical marijuana cultivation facility — whose application the state denied in December. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

October spending jumps in gubernatorial campaigns While Republican Gov. Mike Parson's gubernatorial campaign has received more money overall than Democratic State Auditor Nicole Galloway's, during the beginning of October, Galloway's campaign has received more in contributions than Parson's, according to campaign finance reports available this week from the Missouri Ethics Commission. by Phillip Sitter Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Conservation: Use of bait illegal for deer, turkey hunting The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds hunters to be aware of baiting regulations during the fall deer and turkey hunting seasons. by News Tribune Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

St. Mary's Hospital recruiting event pushed one week Because of anticipated rain, the St. Mary's Hospital recruiting event, which was scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed a week. by News Tribune Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County renews WIC contract for 2021 Authorities have contracted with the Cole County Health Department to continue to provide services for needy families through the 2021 federal fiscal year. by News Tribune Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri lieutenant governor candidates discuss police reform proposals Amid a year when the nation has faced public health and economic catastrophe, several high-profile deaths of Black people at the hands of law enforcement or citizens have also catalyzed a push for legal changes, including in Missouri. by Phillip Sitter Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County approves COVID-19 funds for 2 hospitals The Cole County Commission on Tuesday approved federal COVID-19 relief funds for Capital Region Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital to help pay for the costs the Jefferson City hospitals have incurred for COVID-19 testing. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 11:30pm

Mid-Missouri school districts to receive rapid COVID-19 tests Several Mid-Missouri school districts are among those in the state that requested rapid-result COVID-19 tests from a shipment by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. by Phillip Sitter Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 11:28pm

Trick or treat in motion This Halloween, area school bus drivers will dress up in costumes and drive around in a Halloween-decorated bus to spread some joy — and candy. by Layne Stracener Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 11:28pm

JCAC recognized for character development initiatives Jefferson City Academic Center has been recognized for two of its character development initiatives: Reading Rockstars and Words on the Wall. by Layne Stracener Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 11:26pm

Miller County reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths Miller County reported three new deaths related to COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the county to 22 total deaths related to the coronavirus. by News Tribune Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 4:00pm