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Rural families without internet face tough choice on school BEATTYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — John Ross worries about his children returning to their classrooms this fall with coronavirus cases rising in Kentucky, but he feels he doesn’t have much of a choice: His family’s limited internet access makes it nearly impossible for the children to keep up with schoolwork from home. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

UN soundly defeats US demand to extend arms embargo on Iran UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Friday resoundingly defeated a U.S. resolution to indefinitely extend the U. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Watchdog: Homeland Security officials were wrongly appointed WASHINGTON (AP) — The two most senior officials in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security were improperly appointed to the posts under federal law by the Trump administration, a nonpartisan congressional watchdog said Friday. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Ex-FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review WASHINGTON (AP) — A former FBI lawyer plans to plead guilty to making a false statement in the first criminal case arising from U. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets WASHINGTON (AP) — Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

By sea, rail or by air, Brits scramble to get out of France LONDON (AP) — Cars lined up at ports while trains and planes filled out fast as British tourists scurried to get out of France on Friday before a deadline that would require them to quarantine at home for two weeks. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Slew of church abuse lawsuits hinges on state court decision HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Roman Catholic dioceses have been hit with about 150 lawsuits from people who said they were sexually abused as children by priests and hope a state court decision last year has shown a way around time limits for legal claims. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown as virus cluster grows WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government on Friday extended a lockdown of its largest city Auckland for another 12 days as it tries to stamp out its first domestic coronavirus outbreak in more than three months. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Palestinians say UAE deal hinders quest for Mideast peace JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s agreement to establish diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates marks a watershed moment in its relations with Arab countries, but the Palestinians said it puts a just resolution of the Middle East conflict even farther out of reach. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

First school for Black children in JC defied state statutes, community sentiment In June 1864, nearly 80 children stepped into a classroom for the first time in Jefferson City. Since 1847, it had been illegal in Missouri to teach a Black person, free or slave. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Library to mark opening of Osage County branch today Missouri River Regional Library will celebrate the grand opening of its relocated Osage County branch from 10 a. by the News Tribune [email protected] Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Street resurfacing set on West Main Street

Delays and intermittent closures on West Main Street will begin at 8 a. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Council to vote on railroad access agreement During Monday's Jefferson City Council meeting, the council will vote on a pedestrian underpass agreement for construction of the Bicentennial Bridge and introduce new bills related to the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. by Emily Cole Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Spanish-language urban ag class combating Latino health disparities At the rootSpanish-language urban ag class combating Latino health disparitiesPlants are at the center of Edda Berti’s childhood memories. by Madison McVan Missouri Information Corps Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

JC man pleads guilty to amended drug charge A Jefferson City man has been placed on two years of unsupervised probation for pleading guilty to an amended drug charge in a case from September 2019. by the News Tribune [email protected] Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City woman gets probation, 60 days in jail after murder charge amended A Jefferson City woman pleaded guilty Friday to an amended charge in a Moniteau County murder case.Suzanne Ponder, 48, pleaded guilty to felony abandonment of a corpse during a hearing before Moniteau County Judge Matthew Hamner, according to online court records. by the News Tribune [email protected] Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Commemorative items to help fund bicentennial markers

The Cole County Bicentennial Committee is continuing its efforts to raise funds to help commemorate the 200th anniversary of the county. by Jeff Haldiman Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

JC Schools, Helias to require COVID-19 activity waiver The Jefferson City School District is requiring parents to sign a COVID-19 liability waiver before participating in school activities during the 2020-21 school year. by Layne Stracener Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Lincoln University students sent COVID-19 liability waiver Lincoln University has sent a COVID-19 liability waiver to students, but a spokeswoman said students will not face a consequence for not signing the waiver. by Phillip Sitter Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 11:39pm

JC Schools fields questions about re-entry The Jefferson City School District held a "Back to JC Schools Re-entry Q&A" session Friday via livestream to answer questions submitted by staff and families about returning to school. by Layne Stracener Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 11:35pm

State Tech to require face masks State Technical College of Missouri is requiring its employees, students and visitors wear masks indoors to cover their mouths and noses to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. by Phillip Sitter Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 11:33pm

Missouri Bicentennial Quilt coming to Jefferson City The Missouri Bicentennial Quilt will make a visit to Jefferson City next week. by Emily Cole Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 11:31pm

Osage County warns of possible COVID-19 scam Osage County Health Department officials are warning residents of a possible scam related to the COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 9:05pm