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Liberty Road church shares loving mission through community meal Taking a message of hope beyond the church walls. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 10:22pm

Grocery store owner: Shop early for Thanksgiving Shopping for your Thanksgiving meal during a pandemic is no different in many respects from years past, but those in the grocery business say there may be one difference. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 9:49pm

In schools, stress, anxiety a real symptom of COVID-19 As students, staff and families experience stress and anxiety from challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, they are faced with yet another challenge — coping with and addressing these mental health concerns. by Layne Stracener Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 9:46pm

Jefferson City mayor endorses state public health warning, guidance Mayor Carrie Tergin on Friday endorsed the public health warning and guidance released by Gov. Mike Parson and his administration the day before in an effort to get the public and local authorities throughout the state to act to bring down rising coronavirus infection numbers. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

California VFW post celebrates 75th anniversary Moniteau County’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4345 celebrated its 75th anniversary last week. by Austin Hornbostel Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Social justice advocates discuss post-election, mid-pandemic priorities Priorities in the times ahead for Missouri social justice advocates should include affordable housing, food security, decriminalization of HIV status and criminal justice reform, according to Empower Missouri, a policy advocate organization that hosted a virtual meeting Friday. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri job centers moving to appointment only, masks required Through at least the end of the year, in-person services at Missouri Job Centers will be available by appointment only, the state Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development's Office of Workforce Development announced this week. by News Tribune Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Governor's Prayer Breakfast canceled An annual interfaith event held by the Missouri Governor's Office has been canceled.Gov. Mike Parson's office announced Thursday afternoon the 2021 Governor's Prayer Breakfast has been canceled. by News Tribune Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County History: Urban sprawl hits Jefferson City's Southside Historian Julius Conrath, writing for "Ford's A History of Jefferson City" (1938), listed "Woodcrest, then Fairmount Place, succeeded by Forest Hill and Vista Place," as the "handsome additions laid out in the outskirts" following the final settlement of the state capital location in 1911. by Deborah Goldammer and Jenny Smith, Historic City of Jefferson Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri unemployment rate dips Missouri's unemployment rate improved by less than a quarter of a percent between September and October, and the labor force shrank some, according to the state's latest jobs report. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missourian talks about family's visit to Trump rally in D.C. Large numbers of people, including an Argyle man and his family, rallied last weekend in Washington, D. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Two new exhibits celebrate Missouri's bicentennial, trailblazers The Missouri State Museum launched its commemoration of the Missouri Bicentennial with the official opening of two new exhibits Friday at the Missouri Capitol. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 11:12pm

Area schools to follow new mask guidelines Close contacts of COVID-19 cases may be able to return to school under Missouri's new mask guidelines — but other factors will still be determined in Cole County schools. by Layne Stracener Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 11:04pm

After 137 years, cross comes down from atop the Peter Church steeple Crews removed the cross from atop the St. Peter Catholic Church steeple in Jefferson City on Thursday. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 10:58pm

Morgan County reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths Four more Morgan County residents have died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the county's total number of deaths attributed to the coronavirus to 18. by News Tribune Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 3:30pm

Free COVID-19 testing event scheduled in Jefferson City American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City will host a free COVID-19 testing site in its parking lot next month. by News Tribune Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 2:55pm

St. Mary's Hospital restricts visits because of COVID-19 Because of increased community spread of COVID-19, St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City will further restrict visitors. by News Tribune Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 2:40pm

Maries County reports 5th COVID-19 death A fifth Maries County resident has died as a result of COVID-19, the Phelps-Maries County Health Department reported Thursday. by News Tribune Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 1:10pm

Deer crash injures Jefferson City driver A Jefferson City woman was treated for minor injuries after hitting a deer in the road Thursday night in Cole County. by News Tribune Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 9:25am

Walmart, Salvation Army teaming up for holiday donations To help meet the what they call "an unprecedented level of need this holiday season," Walmart stores in Jefferson City are working with The Salvation Army to expand programs like Angel Tree and Red Kettles and, for the first time, round up donations to The Salvation Army in store and online. by News Tribune Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Deadline nearing for Cole County CARES funding requests Deadline nearing for county CARES funding requestsThe Cole County Commission has set Nov. 30 as the deadline to submit applications for COVID-19 relief funds through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Constitutionality of sexual assault law challenged Cole County Presiding Judge Pat Joyce heard arguments Thursday from attorneys on both sides of a lawsuit regarding the constitutionality of a new sexual assault law passed this year, though Joyce gave no immediate indication of when she may issue a ruling in the case. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Holts Summit Soup Kitchen gets holiday started early The Holts Summit Soup Kitchen opened their doors early Thursday to begin distributing Thanksgiving meals. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 19 2020 @ 11:46pm