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Lincoln University to hold virtual graduation ceremony Lincoln University will hold a virtual graduation ceremony for the class of 2020, university officials announced Wednesday. by News Tribune Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 4:40pm

3 members test positive for COVID-19 at Jefferson City church A Jefferson City church has announced adjustments in its service schedule after members tested positive for COVID-19. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 4:30pm

Rise in COVID-19 cases worries tourist destination Branson A surge in coronavirus cases is proving worrisome in the popular southwestern Missouri tourist destination of Branson. by Associated Press Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 3:25pm

Court OK's limiting free birth control on religious grounds More employers who cite religious or moral grounds can decline to offer cost-free birth control coverage to their workers, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, upholding Trump administration rules that could leave more than 70,000 women without free contraception. by JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Press Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:25pm

COVID-19 testing event planned in Moniteau County A free COVID-19 testing event is scheduled Thursday in Moniteau County. Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 10:10am

Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen President Donald Trump lashed out at federal health officials over school reopening guidelines that he says are impractical and expensive. by COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 10:03am

Gravois Mills man dies in Mid-Missouri wreck A Gravois Mills man died in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Cooper County. Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 9:30am

PPE for medical workers begins to run low again The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs. by the Associated Press Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:35am

Today marks last day to register to vote in August primary Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft encouraged qualifying voters Tuesday to use temporary absentee and mail-in voting options provided by Senate Bill 631 in the August and November elections. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:35am

Missouri's tourism industry to reopen after being hit hard by COVID-19 When Colleen Sundlie opened Cafe Dhibs in November, she experienced an influx of customers during the holiday season. by Regan Mertz, Missouri Information Corps Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:35am

McConnell eyes virus aid as evictions, benefits cuts loom An eviction moratorium is lifting. Extra unemployment benefits are ending. Parents are being called to work, but schools are struggling to reopen for fall as the COVID-19 crisis shows no signs of easing. Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:35am

Georgia universities to now mandate masks ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's 26 public universities and colleges will mandate campus-wide mask wearing after the state university system reversed itself Monday. by Associated Press Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:35am

Trump pushes state, local leaders to reopen schools in fall President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched an effort pressing state and local officials to reopen schools this fall, arguing some are keeping schools closed for political reasons. by the Associated Press Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:35am

School attendance rules eased in Missouri Attendance requirements for Missouri school districts will be loosened for the 2020-21 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. by Layne Stracener Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:35am

Missouri officials cite reporting delay as virus cases spike Missouri on Tuesday reported the state's highest daily increase in confirmed cases of the coronavirus, which health officials said is partly due to delayed reporting because of the holiday weekend. by Associated Press Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:35am

JC Schools set July 31 graduation date After postponing several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jefferson City School District has determined an official graduation date. by Layne Stracener Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:12am

Nearly 600 tested in Jefferson City for COVID-19 The first day of community COVID-19 testing in Cole County went smoothly, according to Missouri National Guard officials. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Georgia universities to now mandate masks ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges will mandate campus-wide mask wearing after the state university system reversed itself Monday. Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

McConnell eyes virus aid as evictions, benefits cuts loom WASHINGTON (AP) — An eviction moratorium is lifting. Extra unemployment benefits are ending. Parents are being called to work, but schools are struggling to reopen for fall as the COVID-19 crisis shows no signs of easing. Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Australia’s 2nd largest city foils nation’s pandemic success MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has been among the world’s most successful countries in containing its coronavirus outbreak — with one exception. Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Atlanta Mayor: No need for troops, despite governor’s order ATLANTA (AP) — The mayor of Atlanta said Tuesday that she doesn’t agree with the Georgia governor’s order to mobilize the National Guard in her city as a surge in violence became a political talking point. Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

States sue US department over virus relief funds for schools SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education is attempting to take pandemic relief funds away from K-12 public schools and divert the money to private schools, California and four other Democratic-led states argued in a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the Trump administration. by Associated Press Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri kid camp virus outbreak raises questions of safety Missouri leaders knew the risk of convening thousands of children at summer camps across the state during a pandemic, the state's top health official said, and insisted camp organizers have plans in place to keep an outbreak from happening. by the Associated Press Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am