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Take the Sept. 23 Constitution quiz The News Tribune and the Daughters of the American Revolution are partnering for this year's Constitution Week, which commemorates the famous U.S. document. Constitution Week runs Sept. 17-23. by News Tribune Published Sep. 23 2021 @ 5:00am

Presidential search firm contract could cost Lincoln University over $125,000 Lincoln University's contract with an outside search firm could cost the university an estimated $125,000- $135,000, university officials said. by Ryan Pivoney Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:45pm

Missouri House probe of boarding school abuse continues, includes review of lawmaker emails A Missouri House oversight committee received records nearly two months ago documenting regular contact between a pair of legislators and the owner of a boarding school facing felony child abuse and neglect charges. by Tessa Weinberg, The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:45pm

Privacy concerns loom over Missouri's sexual assault cases Missouri's sexual assault survivors have experienced gross invasions of privacy because of flaws in state statutes, a hearing revealed Wednesday. by Ryan Pivoney Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:45pm

JCPD lieutenant gets prestigious honor Jefferson City Police Department Lt. Dave Williams received the prestigious Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Award on Sept. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:15pm

Site provides college-age students with stress management tools The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, Show Me Hope Crisis Counseling Program and the Missouri Department of Mental Health have created "HappierU," a digital resource center that aims to promote mental health, primarily among college-age students, but would be beneficial to anyone wishing to use the resources, according to a Workforce Development news release. Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:15pm

Iberia woman indicted for allegedly having sex with JCCC inmate An Iberia woman is facing multiple charges after authorities claim she had a sexual relationship with an inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:15pm

Community kindness helps staff at Jefferson City hospitals continue through pandemic Two hospitals. Two tributes. And gratitude returned. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff One desperate California school district is sending flyers home in students' lunchboxes, telling parents it's "now hiring." by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Florida makes quarantine optional for exposed students A day after assuming his job, Florida's newly appointed surgeon general on Wednesday signed new protocols allowing parents to decide whether their children should quarantine or stay in school if they are asymptomatic after being exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

UK coroner asks for public inquiry into Novichok poisonings LONDON (AP) — A coroner presiding over an inquest into the death of British woman who was poisoned by a Soviet- developed nerve agent after an attack targeting a Russian ex-spy said Wednesday she wants the probe to be turned into a public inquiry so she can examine Russia’s possible involvement. Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Afghan Taliban's new UN envoy urges quick recognition KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban's newly appointed envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday urged quick world recognition of Afghanistan's new rulers even as the World Health Organization raised the alarm of an impending health care disaster in the war-wracked country. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Patients roll up their sleeves for chances at Xbox consoles Gerald Gray, of Jefferson City, was among the early arrivals at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic outside the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City late Wednesday afternoon. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

UN anti-racism event, rejected by some, recommits to goals UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly pledged Wednesday to redouble efforts to combat racism around the world, commemorating a landmark but contentious 2001 anti-racism conference by holding an anniversary meeting once again riven with divisions. Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

UN health agency sets higher, tougher bar for air quality GENEVA (AP) — The harmful health effects of air pollution kick in at lower levels than previously thought, the World Health Organization said Wednesday as it set a new standard for policymakers and the public in the first update of its air quality guidelines in 15 years. Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Anti-LGBT resolution revoked by regional assembly in Poland WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A rural region in southern Poland revoked an anti-LGBT resolution Wednesday under the threat of losing European Union funding. Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Regional project seeks to improve walking, bicycle, transit options Not everyone in the region has regular access to a car, but they still need to get around. A new regional project seeks to fill that transportation void with pedestrian, bicycle and transit options. by Michael Shine Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Day 4 of search in Florida park for Gabby Petito’s boyfriend ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Search teams fanned out Wednesday at a Florida wilderness park to look for the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, the young woman who authorities said was killed while on a cross-country trip with him. Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Officials: Many Haitian migrants are being released in US DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — Many Haitian migrants camped in a small Texas border town are being released in the United States, two U. Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

France’s envoy to return to US after Macron, Biden talks PARIS (AP) — France will send its ambassador back to Washington next week after French President Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden agreed in a phone call Wednesday to meet next month about a submarine spat that sent relations between the longtime allies into a tailspin. Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Top US general holds ‘productive’ talks with Russian officer HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — The top American military officer held talks Wednesday with his Russian counterpart as the United States struggles to secure basing rights and other counterterrorism support in countries bordering Afghanistan — an effort Moscow has opposed. Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

After Ida outages, utility proposals include city takeover NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Amid calls for investigations following major power losses during Hurricane Ida, the power company subsidiary that provides electric service to New Orleans said Tuesday it’s ready to discuss having the city assume control of the municipal power system. Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Miles Against Melanoma 5K features concert There's far more to Saturday's charitable 5K than just running. The Miles Against Melanoma 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk Family Fun Event has local food vendors, free beer and a concert to close out the evening. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm