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Mask guidance divides parents heading into new school year HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With U.S. health officials recommending that children mask up in school this fall, parents and policy makers across the nation have been plunged anew into a debate over whether face coverings should be optional or a mandate. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

‘Vote them out’: Willie Nelson headlines Texas protest rally AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Country music legend Willie Nelson led more than a thousand spectators in singing “vote them out” Saturday from the steps of the Texas Capitol during a rally wrapping up a four-day march in support of Democratic state legislators who bolted for Washington two weeks ago to block GOP-backed voting restrictions. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Street work to begin in two locations Two sections of Jefferson City are expected to have work done the beginning of the week.Aplex Inc. will be constructing street work on the Georgetown Subdivision entrance on New Bedford Court starting Monday. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

French police clash with anti-virus pass protesters in Paris PARIS (AP) — Thousands of people protested France’s special virus pass with marches Saturday through Paris and other French cities. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Dog show emphasizes life skills Sit, stay and lay down were frequent orders Saturday afternoon.Four girls’ best friends took part in the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair Dog Show where they showed off the pups’ tricks and obedience. by Michael Shine Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Ammunition shelves bare as U.S. gun sales continue to soar SEATTLE (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with record sales of firearms, has fueled a shortage of ammunition in the United States that’s impacting law enforcement agencies, people seeking personal protection, recreational shooters and hunters — and could deny new gun owners the practice they need to handle their weapons safely. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Census: 1 in 5 dorms, prisons had no data at end of US count By the end of the U.S. head count last year, the Census Bureau had no data for almost a fifth of the nation’s occupied college dorms, nursing homes and prisons, requiring the statistical agency to make eleventh-hour calls to facilities in an effort to collect information or use a last-resort statistical method to fill in gaps. by the Associated Press Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Schumer: Senators will ‘get the job done’ on infrastructure WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate convened for a rare weekend session Saturday, with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraging the authors of a bipartisan infrastructure plan to finish writing their nearly $1 trillion bill so senators can begin offering amendments. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends BOSTON (AP) — Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium Saturday, a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes just as the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Turkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfires ISTANBUL (AP) — Panicked tourists in Turkey hurried to the seashore to wait for rescue boats Saturday after being told to evacuate some hotels in the Aegean Sea resort of Bodrum due to the dangers posed by nearby wildfires, Turkish media reported. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Drive to charge packagers for recycling, but industry fights PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — States across the U.S. are looking to adopt new recycling regimes that require producers of packaging to pay for its inevitable disposal — but industry is digging in to try to halt the movement. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

At small Serbia border village, migrants describe pushbacks MAJDAN, Serbia (AP) — At first sight, this tiny village in Serbia seems sleepy and almost abandoned, like many others across the Balkan country. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

US Navy says drone strike hit oil tanker off Oman, killing 2 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Navy explosive experts believe a “drone strike” targeted an oil tanker that came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, killing two on board, the American military said Saturday. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. by the Associated Press Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

JCREP names first executive director The Jefferson City Regional Economic Development Partnership announced its first chief executive director Saturday morning who will be responsible for encouraging economic development in the area. by Michael Shine Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

Small turnout expected Tuesday for sales tax vote Cole County officials are expecting a 5 percent turnout for Tuesday’s special election.Matt Musselman, with the County Clerk’s Office, said there hasn’t been a special election for quite some time, “so it’s hard to compare it to other things. by Michael Shine Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 11:05pm

One injured in Osage County crash A woman from Licking was injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Osage County. by News Tribune Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 1:00am

COVID cases tripled in July; Delta continues its spread through Missouri The month of April was a good one for the Dallas County Health Department. It was the second straight month with less than one new COVID-19 case per day. by Rudi Keller, The Missouri Independent Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 11:25pm

Treasurer criticized federal pandemic spending after getting $1.3M in PPP loans When he announced he was running for state auditor Thursday, Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick vowed to fight back against liberal politicians who have "used the pandemic as cover to justify spending trillions of dollars of borrowed money to fund their socialist agenda." by Jason Hancock, The Missouri Independent Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 11:25pm

Colombia coastal city crowded with African, Haitian migrants NECOCLI, Colombia (AP) — A small city on Colombia's Caribbean shore is being crowded with migrants from Haiti, Africa and Cuba making what they hope will be a journey toward the United States. by Associated Press Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm

Brutal killing spotlights violence against women in Pakistan ISLAMABAD (AP) — Noor Mukadam's last hours were terror-filled. Beaten repeatedly, the 27-year-old jumped from a window but was dragged back, beaten again and finally beheaded. by Associated Press Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm

Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack on an oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire killed two crew members off Oman in the Arabian Sea, authorities said Friday, marking the first fatalities after years of assaults targeting shipping in the region. by Associated Press Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm

Tornadoes spur injuries, damage in eastern Pennsylvania BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — At least five people were injured when severe weather struck an auto dealership, homes and other businesses in eastern Pennsylvania, authorities said. by Associated Press Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm