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Second Jefferson City man charged in Lake Ozark slaying A second man from Jefferson City has been charged in connection with a slaying that occurred in May at the Lake of the Ozarks. by News Tribune Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

Nonprofit calls on Missouri, Arkansas to take more measures against pandemic Policies in Missouri and Arkansas undermine efforts for residents to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, a Washington, D.C., think tank found. by Joe Gamm Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

Boy Scouts gain hands-on experience at State Tech Continuing a 20-year tradition, 400 Boy Scouts of America were invited to participate in the Linn Merit Badge University at State Technical College of Missouri last weekend. by Ryan Pivoney Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

LU forgives $1.5 million in student debt, re-implements mask policy Lincoln University students can expect a fresh financial start and much of the same COVID-19 guidelines for the upcoming fall semester. by Ryan Pivoney Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

Runge plans nature programs The Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City is preparing for an August filled with events. by News Tribune Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

PSC rejects Ameren Missouri surge protection program request The Missouri Public Service Commission has rejected an application filed by Ameren Missouri seeking to offer a surge protection program to its electricity customers. by News Tribune Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

New Cole County EMS chief named The new chief for Cole County EMS comes from South Dakota. The Cole County Commission announced Thursday the hiring of Eric Hoy, who will take over in September. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

JC man charged after chase A Jefferson City man was charged Wednesday after a chase with authorities. Darryl Mallory, 29, is charged with forgery, fraudulent use of a credit device and resisting a lawful detention. by News Tribune Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

Children make memories at fair while learning about agriculture Children and their families made memories petting animals, learning how to milk a cow and playing in tubs of corn and soybeans Thursday morning at the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair. by Layne Stracener Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

Passenger hurt in Cole County wreck One person was hurt in a one-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Cole County. by News Tribune Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 10:50am

More federal money for rural broadband than first thought The Cole County Commission had been leaning to spend a large part of the county's federal COVID-19 relief money on improving rural broadband. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Bicentennial edition of state highway map available The bicentennial edition of the Official Missouri Highway Map is now available and Missouri Department of Transportation officials said there is a high demand for the printed maps. by News Tribune Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Appeal denied in Cole County records case The Missouri Western District Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling by former Cole County Presiding Judge Pat Joyce in a 2015 open records case. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Jefferson City man charged in Lake of the Ozarks slaying case A Jefferson City man was charged Wednesday in connection with a slaying that occurred in May at the Lake of the Ozarks. by News Tribune Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Joplin woman pleads guilty in Cole County forgery case A Joplin woman pleaded guilty to charges she faced for stealing checks from mailboxes in Cole County in July 2020. by News Tribune Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Jefferson City man placed in long-term drug treatment A Jefferson City man has been placed in long-term drug treatment in the Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to charges filed after a search warrant was served in January 2020 at his residence for illegal drugs. by News Tribune Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Jefferson City man pleads guilty in stolen property case A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty to a charge in connection with a stolen property case from August 2019. Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Livestock judging helps 4-H youth gain life skills Livestock judging is more than just picking out the prettiest hog or steer.That's what youths discovered Wednesday morning at the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fairgrounds barns. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Special Learning Center's Hamler to retire The longtime executive director of the Special Learning Center, who helmed the center for more than 35 years, then went on to lead the center's foundation, will step down from the foundation this weekend. by News Tribune Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Missouri Senate panel seeks public input on Medicaid funding for family planning centers A Missouri Senate committee will hear public testimony on Medicaid funding for family planning centers the first week in August. Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

CCP campers take the stage in 'Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR' Education and theater collide this weekend in the upcoming Capital City Productions' summer camp performance of "Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR." by Molly Morris Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Columbia man pleads guilty to forging checks A Columbia man has pleaded guilty to amended charges in a Cole County check-forging case.During a hearing before Cole County Judge Dan Green, Alexander Melise, 50, pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor stealing. Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm

Two injured in Moniteau County crash Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Moniteau County. Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:05pm