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Church services, vigils mark Sandy Hook shooting anniversary NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Vigils and church services were held Saturday in Connecticut to mark the seventh anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and remember victims of other gun violence since the tragedy in Newtown. Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Mississippi vows further appeal after loss on abortion ban Mississippi’s outgoing governor vowed Saturday to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Mississippi’s ban on abortion at 15 weeks. by the Associated Press Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Reparations mark new front for US colleges tied to slavery BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The promise of reparations to atone for historical ties to slavery has opened new territory in a reckoning at U. Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Missouri agency wants $16M to increase government chatbots Government chatbots could soon be answering more questions from Missourians about their taxes or welfare if a proposal by an agency in Gov. by Associated Press Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

NJ Dem lawmaker plans to become a Republican WASHINGTON (AP) — A House freshman from New Jersey who was planning to break with his party and vote against impeaching President Donald Trump will become a Republican, a GOP official said Saturday. Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Man killed by St. Louis police had sued police in 2015 ST. LOUIS (AP) — The man fatally shot by St. Louis police this week after allegedly pointing a gun at an officer had sued police four years ago for excessive use of force, the St. by Associated Press Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Shooting at suburban Atlanta mall injures 1 as shoppers flee ATLANTA (AP) — A shooting that wounded one man in a mall food court sent suburban Atlanta shoppers fleeing in panic Saturday. Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

North Korea conducts another test at long-range rocket site SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Saturday it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent. Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Mexico disputes language in US bill on ratifying trade pact MEXICO CITY (AP) — Just days after a landmark agreement on a trade pact to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexico objected Saturday to legislation introduced in the U. Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Supporters of Iran-backed Iraqi group protest US sanctions BAGHDAD (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrators supporting a powerful Iran-backed militia group in Iraq poured into a central Baghdad plaza Saturday, some burning American flags to protest recent U. Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Ex-Sudan strongman al-Bashir gets 2 years for corruption KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — A court in Sudan convicted former President Omar al-Bashir of money laundering and corruption on Saturday, sentencing him to two years in a minimum security lockup. Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Fighting rages near Libya’s capital amid push by rebel army CAIRO (AP) — Just two days after rebel Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter declared a “final” and decisive battle for the capital Tripoli, heavy fighting raged for a 24-hour period between his troops and militias loosely allied with the internationally backed government based in the city, officials said Saturday. Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Boris Johnson goes north to celebrate election win LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged Saturday to repay the trust of voters in the working-class heartland of northern England who rejected the Labour Party and helped give him an 80-seat majority in Thursday’s election. Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

New Jefferson City employee brings passion for history, recycling to position It’s taken almost three months, but Rachel Senzee is starting to feel settled into her job with Jefferson City. by Emily Cole Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Missouri reimagines rural health care Missouri Gov. Mike Parson gathered stakeholders and industry leaders for a Rural Health Care Summit in Bolivar early in December 2018, as lawmakers prepared for the 2019 legislative session. by Joe Gamm Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Behavioral health clinics fill rural gaps in care Access to mental health care in rural Missouri is improving.Improvement had been slow but began to pick up the pace about two years ago with the introduction of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). by Joe Gamm Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

JC Schools committee: Adding intermediate centers the best space solution Four potential solutions to address overcrowding in existing K-8 buildings would construct new buildings to address space issues in the Jefferson City School District. by Danisha Hogue Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: New location pops up for Ready Popped The smell of fresh paint and popcorn was in the air Wednesday morning as Luke and Kara Ready opened up for their first day of business at their new location for Ready Popped on West McCarty Street. by Nicole Roberts Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:00am

BizBeat: Jefferson City's first barber school opens With 31 years of experience in barbery, Scott Osby said it is time to mentor a new generation through the new Capital Barber Academy. by Nicole Roberts Published Dec. 15 2019 @ 12:00am

PSRS/PEERS building to undergo major expansion, renovation The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri has started a $17 million project to renovate and expand its building on West Truman Boulevard. by Phillip Sitter Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 11:04pm

Law enforcement agencies participate in 29th Operation TOYS shopping event In its 29th year, Operation TOYS reaches children who appreciate their gifts. by Joe Gamm Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 11:01pm

First-round Christmas lights contest winners announced The first round of judging for the 34th annual Christmas Home Decorating contest has resulted in first- and second-place winners in each category in each Jefferson City ward. by News Tribune Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 10:57pm

'Key hidden figure' finally gets headstone, over 100 years later In the middle of the dilapidated stones in a back corner of Longview Cemetery shines a brand new plaque — clean gray granite standing out among the marble. The name Howard Barnes is clearly visible, engraved in its surface. by Emily Cole Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 10:49pm