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Our Opinion: A lot is riding on today's election If Cole County Clerk Steve Korsmeyer is right, only a little more than one-third of our county's registered voters will make it to the polls today. by News Tribune Published Aug. 4 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Fear-mongering media and coronavirus Dear Editor: I call your attention to two articles regarding errors in testing statistics which I feel is much more rampant than is being reported and telling as to a major reason why the virus seems to be increasing. Published Aug. 4 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Don't forget about oral health Dear Editor: The pandemic has changed many things and continues to impact our communities, our economy and our health. Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 10:15pm

CARTOON GALLERY 08-03-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 5:32pm

Our Opinion: Mid-Missouri's future leaders on display Over the past week, we've seen Mid-Missouri's future leaders on display at the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: COVID-19 funding ignores sexual/domestic violence victims Dear Editor: It is time for Congress to stop ignoring the impact of COVID-19 on victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Ambulances and courthouse contracts Dear Editor: Much has been said about possible conflicts of interests regarding the purchases of ambulances from a supplier from Canada instead of Missouri-built vehicles. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Lessening the fear of liberals Dear Editor: I am doing a public service by attempting to lessen the fear in liberals brought about by President Trump and the sight of a "black rifle." Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: On Tuesday, vote 'no' on Amendment 2 In the Aug. 4 primary election, Missouri voters will be voting on an amendment to the Missouri Constitution to permanently expand Medicaid eligibility. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Special session underway Greetings once again from the fourth floor of your Missouri Capitol. Summer is in full swing in Central Missouri, and with that comes family vacations, picnics and reunions. by State Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Perspective: At the White House It was strangely quiet in Washington, D.C. Two little girls were riding scooters around the Washington Monument. by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 08-01-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Aug. 1 2020 @ 11:45am

Perspective: Safeguarding the Second Amendment "(T)he right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."In 1791, our Founding Fathers saw it necessary to amend the United States Constitution with the Second Amendment to give the citizens of this country the right to bear arms and defend themselves. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published Aug. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Expanding Medicaid will help hospitals, communities Dear Editor: I worked in rural health care for several years. The community hospital often was the largest employer and the most important factor to attract new business, teachers, public servants and resources. Published Aug. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Jobs available, but avoid scams As some unemployment benefits come to an end, many people still are seeking work.Jobs are more scarce than they were at the beginning of the year, to be sure, but they are still available for those who are looking. by News Tribune Published Aug. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 07-31-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Jul. 31 2020 @ 4:42pm

Your Opinion: Parson's incompetence Dear Editor: In my opinion, it appears that Gov. Mike Parson has reached his level of incompetence in the office of governor. Published Jul. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 07-30-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Jul. 30 2020 @ 3:08pm

Your Opinion: What is justice? Dear Editor: A local judge introduced the concept of the "Three Rs of Justice: Retribution, Restitution and Rehabilitation. Published Jul. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Our 'acting' president Dear Editor: It is a good thing our Founding Fathers are not living now or protesting. Published Jul. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 07-29-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:55pm

Your Opinion: A country of chaos? Dear Editor: After watching all of the destruction of statues and violence in an effort to destroy history, I am seeing a repeat of the discourse that led to the Civil War. Published Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Local teens work against human trafficking Human trafficking is one of those evil things that happen in other communities. Certainly not here.That might be a common line of thought. by News Tribune Published Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:05am