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Video shows Missouri officers let police dog bite Black man The St. Louis County prosecutor's office is investigating an incident caught on cellphone video in which white officers allowed a police dog to repeatedly bite a Black man during an arrest. by JIM SALTER, Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 1:40pm

St. Louis man who killed apparent intruder won't be charged A St. Louis man who killed an apparent intruder will not face charges after investigators determined the man acted in self defense, police said Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:00pm

Charges dismissed in 2018 Callaway County drug case Charges against a Holts Summit woman in a May 2018 drug case in Callaway County were dismissed. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 10:40am

High court suspends law license of St. Louis municipal judge A St. Louis County municipal judge has seen her law license suspended for at least two years for mismanaging an account that held the funds of several clients. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 10:25am

Crash in Kansas City kills pedestrian, shuts down I-70 lanes An early morning hit-and-run crash Wednesday on Interstate 70 in Kansas City killed a pedestrian and shut down a stretch of the interstate's eastbound lanes for nearly two hours, police said. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 9:35am

Kansas City man sentenced to prison in wife's shooting death A suburban Kansas City man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his wife last year. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 9:00am

Take the Sept. 22 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. 22 2021 @ 5:00am

Jefferson City Council reviews 4 proposals for redrawing city wards Due to population changes noted in the latest U.S. Census, Jefferson City's wards must be redrawn to equalize populations and representation in city government. by Michael Shine Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:20am

Simulation demonstrates challenges facing Jefferson City's poor There are challenges someone living in poverty can anticipate and many they can't.They can try every month to save enough money to pay the rent, but an illness or vehicle breakdown can be devastating to their plans. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:10am

Federal court reviews Missouri abortion ban with no rape, incest exception The fate of Missouri's ban on abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy, with no exception for rape or incest, rests in the hands of a panel of federal judges. by Jason Hancock - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:10am

Health director: Missouri has tools to improve health outcomes "Cubs," said Don Kauerauf, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. "To the core." by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Lobbyist accuses MOSERS of violating Missouri Sunshine Law A new lawsuit will test whether public agencies can hide how much they are paying attorneys and determine how far they must go in searching for records sought under the Missouri Sunshine Law. by Rudi Keller - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Missouri AG's push to sue schools with mask mandate heads to court next week Orders requiring school children to wear masks in class will be tested in court next week when a Boone County judge will be asked to decide if Attorney General Eric Schmitt can sue every district in the state in a single case. by Rudi Keller - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Officials: 3 killings in St. Louis area might be connected Two recent killings in St. Louis and a third fatal shooting in St. Louis County appear to be related, law enforcement officials announced Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

ADA improvements coming to Central Missouri roadways Following what Missouri Department of Transportation officials said was an "extensive evaluation process," two qualified teams have been selected to compete for the contract to design and construct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements along state roadways in Central Missouri. by News Tribune Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

Volunteers needed for Outdoor Games More than 1,000 Special Olympics Missouri athletes, coaches and unified partners are coming to Jefferson City to compete during the next two weekends. Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

Lincoln University hires firm for presidential search Lincoln University has hired Greenwood/Asher & Associates LLC to identify candidates in its search for a permanent president. by Ryan Pivoney Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

Parks opts for less parking, more green space at McClung Park McClung Park is trading some parking space for more green space.The Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department removed asphalt and concrete that made up around 30 parking spots Tuesday with plans to create a new, smaller parking lot. by Michael Shine Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

Bridge work to impact I-70 traffic near Columbia Ongoing rehabilitation of the Perche Creek bridges along Interstate 70 in Boone County will impact eastbound traffic this weekend. by News Tribune Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

Moreland appointed as 13th WWU president The William Woods University Board of Trustees has announced Dr. Jeremy Moreland, 49, as the 13th president of the university. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:40pm

Cole County's COVID-19 numbers 'trending down' Cole County health officials said the latest state tracking figures indicate improvement on the number of COVID-19 cases in the county. by Jeff Haldiman Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:40pm

Cole County EMS looking to fill four vacancies Just like all health care agencies, the Cole County Emergency Medical Service is finding it hard to fill vacancies. by Jeff Haldiman Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:40pm

As Merkel bids farewell, German women wish for more equality BERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel, Germany’s first female chancellor, has been praised by many for her pragmatic leadership in a turbulent world and celebrated by some as a feminist icon. Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm