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Missouri State Parks seeking trails board nominations Missouri State Parks is accepting nominations for three members of the Missouri Trails Advisory Board. by News Tribune Published May. 28 2020 @ 10:05pm

Missouri bill improves situations for children Among the bills the Missouri General Assembly passed on to Gov. Mike Parson for his signature on the last day of the session was House Bill 1414, which strengthens protections for children. by Joe Gamm Published May. 28 2020 @ 9:05pm

Flood warnings issued for two Mid-Missouri rivers The National Weather Service in St. Louis on Thursday issued two river flood warnings in Central Missouri. Published May. 28 2020 @ 12:20pm

Fire damages Jefferson City home The cause for a Wednesday night house fire in Jefferson City is still under investigation. by News Tribune Published May. 28 2020 @ 5:26am

Westminster College president announces retirement Westminster College President Fletcher Lamkin announced his retirement Wednesday.Lamkin, who has served as president of the college twice, will officially step down June 30. by Olivia Garrett Published May. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Elk hunt application period ends Sunday The application period for Missouri’s first elk hunts this fall ends this Sunday.The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer the state’s first elk-hunting season in modern history starting this October. Published May. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

1 arrested after standoff with authorities One person was arrested Tuesday after a standoff with authorities in Miller County.Deputies responded to a report of gunshots fired and a possible hostage situation on Foote Lane, according to a Miller County Sheriff’s Department news release. Published May. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

East High to close for water line work East High Street in Jefferson City will be closed at the Riverside Drive intersection starting Monday. Published May. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Outdoor movie to kick off JC Parks summer programs For possibly the last time at the current amphitheater, the Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will host Stars Under the Stars this Friday. by Emily Cole Published May. 28 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. You can find links to local event announcements, business closings and changes, and news articles about COVID-19 here. Published May. 28 2020 @ 12:00am

Jefferson City man sentenced in robbery case A Jefferson City man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to an amended charge in a December 2018 robbery case. by News Tribune Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:55pm

Crews begin Shawnee Creek bridge replacement Motorists along Missouri 100 in Osage County will need to find an alternate route around the Shawnee Creek bridge, northwest of Morrison, as crews begin the replacement process next week. Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:55pm

Work to begin on 2 Lake of the Ozarks area bridges Construction on two bridges in the Lake of the Ozarks area will impact traffic in the coming months. Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:55pm

Blair Oaks Board of Education approves 2 changes on construction projects The Blair Oaks R-2 Board of Education approved two change orders on construction projects Tuesday. by Layne Stracener Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:48pm

JC Schools teachers lean into new ways to celebrate students While schools can't hold typical end-of-the year events because of the novel coronavirus, Jefferson City School District staff found other ways to celebrate the students in person. by Layne Stracener Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:47pm

'Bonnie & Clyde' hits the stage After nearly six months, Capital City Productions is ready to open its doors to an audience again. by Madeleine Leroux Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:46pm

Missouri Gov. Parson to announce plans for soon-expiring health order News could be expected Thursday about Missouri's public health order currently set to expire at the end of the weekend. by Phillip Sitter Published May. 27 2020 @ 5:10pm

Lake of the Ozarks business owner defends actions The owner of a business that hosted crowded pool parties over the Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks says no laws were broken and safety measures were in place to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. by JIM SALTER and SUMMER BALLENTINE, Associated Press Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:30am

California woman killed in Moniteau County collision A California woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Moniteau County. by News Tribune Published May. 27 2020 @ 6:45am

Argyle woman injured in Osage County wreck A woman from Argyle was hurt after a one vehicle crash Tuesday night in Osage County. by News Tribune Published May. 27 2020 @ 5:55am

Conservation seeking comments on bear hunting proposal The Missouri Department of Conservation is looking into a “limited and highly regulated” hunting season for black bears, to be open only to Missouri residents, and the department is seeking public comment on the proposal through June 5. by Phillip Sitter Published May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Local organizations hosting area food distribution, food drive events A mobile food pantry distribution event in California on Friday will be followed Saturday by a food drive in Jefferson City. by the News [email protected] Published May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am