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Lawyers for protesters ask for cases to be dismissed Lawyers representing eight people who were charged after a protest over Gov. Mike Parson's agenda for the July 2020 legislative special session are asking a Cole County judge to dismiss the charges. by Jeff Haldiman Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

JC man placed on probation in weapons case A Jefferson City man was placed on two years unsupervised probation for pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges in connection with a case of gunshots fired in May 2020. by News Tribune Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Grants for horse and dog shelters offered The Community Foundation of the Lake will be awarding grants earmarked for funding horse and dog shelters, sanctuaries and rescue facilities in Morgan, Miller or Camden counties. by News Tribune Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

JC man indicted in sexual misconduct case A man charged with sexual misconduct at a Jefferson City pool in July has been indicted by the Cole County Grand Jury. by News Tribune Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

New Cole County emergency management director named Although there are differences from where he currently serves, the new emergency management director for Cole County/Jefferson City said having to be prepared and well-supported in a disaster situation doesn't change, no matter where you are. by Jeff Haldiman Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

PSC approves adjusted charge for Ameren customers The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a filing made by Ameren Missouri to adjust the fuel and purchased power adjustment charge (FAC) on the bills of its electric customers. by News Tribune Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Medical marijuana program yields $6.8M for veterans The Missouri Veterans Commission received more than $6.8 million Thursday. by News Tribune Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Missouri Senate GOP divide on display during veto session On one side were tyrannical oligarchs. On the other, petulant children. Or at least that was the takeaway from the Missouri Senate's day-long rules debate Wednesday. by Jason Hancock, The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

JC school board to reevaluate COVID plan The Jefferson City School District could possibly get rid of its mask requirement when in "green" status. by Layne Stracener Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Immaculate Conception of Loose Creek to celebrate 175 years Immaculate Conception of Loose Creek will be hosting a daylong community event Oct. 9 to celebrate the church's 175th anniversary. by News Tribune Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Driver injured in Callaway County wreck The crash occurred Wednesday night in the 2800 block of Route DD. Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 10:50am

Historic district designation sought for 3 homes Three area residents want to create a new national historic district along Green Berry Road. If approved, the district would include 1427, 1431 and 1503 Green Berry Road. by Michael Shine Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:55pm

Blair Oaks approves COVID-19 leave provisions The Blair Oaks R-2 School District Board of Education on Tuesday approved employee COVID-19 leave provisions for the 2021-22 school year. by Layne Stracener Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:55pm

Eldon receives grant to improve at-risk students' academic outcomes The Eldon School District will receive $340,000 in federal funds to improve at-risk students' chances for success. by News Tribune staff Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:55pm

Jefferson City woman put on probation in illegal steroids case A Jefferson City woman pleaded guilty to an amended charge in connection with an investigation into the illegal selling of steroids in August 2017. by News Tribune Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:55pm

Probation ordered in 2020 Jefferson City drug bust case A Jefferson City man was placed on five years supervised probation for pleading guilty to two counts of delivery of controlled substance after authorities served a narcotics search warrant in March 2020. by News Tribune Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:55pm

Jake Gill to perform during Sunday worship at First Presbyterian Church A performer whose talents carried him to stardom on "The Voice," will be the special musical guest during a Sunday morning worship in Jefferson City. by News Tribune Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:55pm

Jefferson City man placed on probation in two narcotics cases A Jefferson City man was placed on five years supervised probation after pleading guilty to charges in connection with two separate illegal narcotics cases. by News Tribune Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:55pm

Probation given in connection with 2020 Cole County drug bust A Cole County man charged in connection with an April 2020 drug bust in Wardsville was placed on five years supervised probation for pleading guilty to accessory to second-degree drug trafficking. by Jeff Haldiman Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:55pm

Nursing home industry warns of staff exodus over vaccine mandates A federal mandate requiring nursing home staff members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 could worsen an already severe worker shortage, an advocate for the industry warned Missouri lawmakers Tuesday. by Allison Kite and Tessa Weinberg - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:20pm

Missouri lawmakers look to undermine Biden vaccine mandate Members of the Missouri House on Wednesday floated the idea of pursuing legislation to undermine a mandate from the Biden administration meant to increase vaccination rates in the U.S. by Allison Kite and Rudi Keller - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:20pm

Missouri Capitol rally calls for special session on vaccine mandate Residents from across Missouri went to the state Capitol on Wednesday, hoping to convince Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session to pass legislation that would keep Missourians from having to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate announced last week by President Joe Biden. by Jeff Haldiman Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:20pm

Debate over Senate rules, traditions, name calling doom override attempt Missouri Rep. Randy Pietzman nearly choked on his words as he tried Wednesday to explain why $300,000 means so much to the children of Lincoln County. by Rudi Keller, Jason Hancock and Tessa Weinberg - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:20pm