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WFP chief vows more ‘aggressive’ action on sexual harassment CAIRO (AP) — In the wake of an internal survey that detailed multiple allegations of rape and sexual harassment of its female staffers, the leader of the World Food Program is vowing to go after abusers. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Israel targets Islamic Jihad leader, sending message to Iran JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Tuesday targeted two senior commanders from the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, killing one in the Gaza Strip and missing the second in Syria as it stepped up its battle against Iran and its proxies across the region. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Evo Morales reaches Mexico as supporters march in Bolivia LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Evo Morales, who sought to transform Bolivia as its first indigenous president, flew to exile in Mexico on Tuesday as thousands of his supporters clamored for his return in the streets of the Bolivian capital. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Lincoln University lecture series to feature former Trump national security advisor K.T. McFarland, who most recently served as deputy national security advisor to President Donald J. Trump, is scheduled to speak Thursday at Lincoln University. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Gov. Parson creates office to grow number of apprentices Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order Tuesday, creating a state office for apprenticeships and work-based learning. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Taos family, city settle 2013 crosswalk lawsuit The family of a woman from Taos has reached a settlement with Jefferson City in connection with a lawsuit filed in 2013 over a city crosswalk where she was struck by a vehicle. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Appeal court upholds sexual assault conviction The Western District Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Jefferson City man in a sexual assault case but ordered Tuesday a hearing take place for his prison sentence in the case. by the News Tribune news@newstribune.com Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Heroes Outreach Program hosts veterans breakfast in California The Heroes Outreach Program, a nonprofit geared toward stemming military veteran suicides in communities in the Mid-Missouri area, introduced itself to a packed crowd in California at its Veterans Day breakfast Monday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Lincoln University hosts education policy-focused retreat for state lawmakers Leaders of the Senate’s education and House workforce development committees said Tuesday they looked forward to the sharing of ideas about education-policy topics including teacher recruitment and retention at a two-day retreat for Missouri legislators at Lincoln University. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

South Brooks stormwater project enters final phase The Cole County Commission has approved an agreement for engineering services for the third phase of stormwater improvements on South Brooks Drive. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Cole County budget projected to increase in 2020 The Cole County Commission on Tuesday got its first look at the proposed 2020 budget for the county, which would grow by more than $1. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Historically Yours: Sunk on the Missouri River During the first half of the 1800s, the Missouri River was a major highway from St. Louis to the Wild West, but the Mighty Mo took a great many steamboats down as they struggled to settle Missouri and points west. by Elizabeth Davis Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Panel: Expanding Medicaid would make state healthier Panelists discussed the possibility of Medicaid expansion for Missouri at Missouri River Regional Library Tuesday night. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:43pm

Salvation Army shelter offers cold cots again The Salvation Army of Jefferson City's Center of Hope has opened its cold cots program since Sunday night after bitterly cold weather hit Central Missouri early and quickly this fall. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:43pm

Smart911 technology launches in Jefferson City A new tool for the Jefferson City 911 system officially launched Tuesday, and authorities said this technology puts the local emergency dispatch service among the most sophisticated in the state. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:38pm

Second high school designs shown to Blair Oaks school board The Blair Oaks R-2 Board of Education took a digital "walk down the hall" of the second high school during a work session Tuesday night. by Danisha Hogue Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:36pm

Portion of Adams Street closes Thursday The 200 block of Adams Street in Jefferson City will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 2:40pm

Jefferson City man wins $20,000 on Scratchers ticket A Jefferson City man recently won $20,000 playing a holiday Scratchers game from the Missouri Lottery. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 2:30pm

AG reports Medicare call scam Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is warning Missourians about a recent increase in robocalls purporting to be a Medicare representative. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 2:30pm

Another school district sues leading e-cigarette maker Juul Another school district is suing leading e-cigarette maker Juul, claiming that its devices create "enormous distractions for students." by Associated Press Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:21pm

Former state lawmaker charged with misdemeanor DUI A state lawmaker-turned-labor judge is facing a misdemeanor charge after his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. by Associated Press Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05pm

Girl dies month after being hit by St. Louis County police vehicle A 12-year-old girl has died from injuries suffered last month when a St. Louis County, Missouri, patrol vehicle struck her. by Associated Press Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 10:57am

NAACP weighs in on deadly Missouri police pursuit crash The NAACP is raising concerns after reports surfaced that a suburban St. Louis police officer didn't stop to help after a chase ended in a deadly crash. by Associated Press Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 10:40am