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Blair Oaks new high school progressing Construction of the new Blair Oaks High School is coming along as scheduled, with plans to open by August. by Layne Stracener Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 10:48pm

Cub Scout regatta teaches sportsmanship On Saturday morning, Cub Scout Pack 9, of Holts Summit, held its annual Raingutter Regatta, a racing event held by Cub Scout packs nationwide. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 10:45pm

New Bloomfield chosen for literacy grant program The New Bloomfield R-3 School District is one of dozens Missouri schools chosen to benefit from a $18 million literacy grant program. by Olivia Garrett Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 8:24pm

California Police Department hit with misconduct allegations After noticing some concerning habits in the California Police Department's evidence handling process and the integrity of its leadership, a group of officers say they tried to escalate their concerns about the department's operations to their leaders in the agency and the city of California. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 3:07pm

Adrian's Island: Something out of nothing "Land is going to deposit down river from those wing dikes," Harry Adrian said to his son, Roger, as they crossed the Missouri River bridge one day. by Jenny Smith, For Historic City of Jefferson Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Vogel running for possible return to Jefferson City Council Former Councilwoman Edith Vogel has filed to seek election to Jefferson City's open 2nd Ward seat. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Capital Region Medical Center changes hours for drive-thru COVID-19 testing Capital Region Medical Center is reducing hours for its COVID-19 drive-thru testing unit beginning today. by News Tribune Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

South Callaway faces bus problems MOKANE — After a spate of bus breakdowns, the South Callaway R-2 School District's bus mechanics are scratching their heads. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City hospitals offer antibody treatment for COVID-19 An antibody treatment for COVID-19 is now being offered at both Jefferson City hospitals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in November issued an emergency use authorization for bamlanivimab for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adult and pediatric patients. by News Tribune Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Probation ordered in phony check case A Jefferson City man has been placed on five years of supervised probation for pleading guilty to felony forgery after attempting to cash a phony check for nearly $2,900. by News Tribune Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Steinman files for 4th Ward City Council seat Leonard J. Steinman II has filed as a candidate for the open 4th Ward Jefferson City Council seat.Steinman was born in Jefferson City but has lived in many states in the country since then. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

IRS warns of another round of COVID-19 scams The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation Division in St. Louis sent out warnings Friday to taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments. by News Tribune Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City Council to consider airfield lighting, transit security bills Transit security systems and airfield lighting contracts will come before the Jefferson City Council on Tuesday, along with a few proposed resolutions. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:30pm

Mild winter storm moves through Jefferson City Friday's winter weather played out much as forecasters expected it would, having 1 inch of snow in Central Missouri. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:25pm

Fulton Housing Authority names new executive director After a roller-coaster year, the Fulton Housing Authority has named Valerie Sebacher executive director. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 9:11pm

Missouri Senate to stay in session next week as House pauses amid COVID-19 cases The Missouri Senate has vowed to try to keep working, despite the decision of their colleagues in the Missouri House of Representatives to cancel next week's legislative work because of COVID-19 infections at the State Capitol. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:35pm

School early dismissals and weather-related announcements for Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 Here are Mid-Missouri school and weather-related announcements for Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:37am

Mid-Missouri nuclear plant shut down for third time in 9 months Ameren Corp.'s nuclear plant in Mid-Missouri has halted operations because of a non-nuclear issue involving the generator, the utility company said. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:15am

Snow forecast through Friday evening across Mid-Missouri The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 9 p.m. and predicted 1-3 inches of snowfall in Central Missouri, with winds gusting up to 35 mph. Today's high temperature is expected be at 33 degrees, but wind chill values could reach as low as 17 degrees. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 5:05am

Missouri House cancels work due to COVID-19 The leadership of the Missouri House of Representatives called off the body's legislative work for next week because of COVID-19. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

Survey finds rural towns hesitant to get vaccine During the first week of January, the Missouri Hospital Association had a firm survey 800 Missourians and found only about 58 percent were very or somewhat likely to seek a COVID-19 vaccine when it comes available for them, according to a report released Monday. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

Annual HALO fundraiser to feature special guest Oprah Winfrey The annual HALO Art Reach Auction will feature special guest Oprah Winfrey.The auction is among the largest fundraisers for HALO (Helping Art Liberate Orphans) and benefits youth experiencing homelessness. by News Tribune Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri man arrested in Cole County shooting investigation A man from the Eldon area believed to have been involved in a Cole County shooting incident was arrested Wednesday in Moniteau County. by News Tribune Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am