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Our Opinion: Helmet on, buckle up A year after Missouri relaxed a half-century-old helmet law for motorcycle riders, the number of fatalities involving helmet-less riders has drastically increased. Published Oct. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Beat breast cancer with early detection About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetimes. But the best defense is something you can control: early detection. by News Tribune Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 8:25am

Our Opinion: Non-sale of St. Mary's win for community We're glad to see St. Mary's Hospital, which has operated in Jefferson City for more than a century, will continue to operate under the same ownership. Published Oct. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Bear hunt will prevent overpopulation Beginning Monday, Missouri will hold the first hunting season for black bears in the history of the state. by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Oct. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Working for vets, educating school children Greetings from your Missouri Capitol. Fall is definitely in the air around Central Missouri and for many Missourians, this is their favorite time of the year and a time to enjoy the trees and cool weather. by State Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Oct. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: MDC right to study deer exposure to COVID-19 The Missouri Department of Conservation is wisely taking initial steps to understand whether any of our state's deer population has been infected by COVID-19 and what implications that could have on wildlife and humans. Published Oct. 15 2021 @ 11:45pm

Perspective: Protecting our students America's students were some of the most heavily impacted people by the pandemic and subsequent restrictions. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published Oct. 15 2021 @ 11:45pm

Our Opinion: Take another look at Missouri-made products You might not realize it, but Missouri-made products are all around us.If you went to the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival this past weekend, you probably came across hundreds of Missouri-made products, both food and otherwise. Published Oct. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Patrol program affords insider view of law enforcement When you think about highway patrol troopers, you might think of their job as patrolling highways in search of speeding vehicles. Published Oct. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Jurisdiction makes statement on illegal gambling Last week, officials near Kansas City used the back end of an excavator bucket to publicly crush five illegal gambling machines to bits. Published Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: More efficiency, better performance A proposal to fund a study seeking to gain efficiency and better performance within Jefferson City's government has merit. Published Oct. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021 Every October, America comes together to observe National Breast Cancer Awareness month to bring light to prevention and show our support for the families this disease has touched. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published Oct. 8 2021 @ 11:35pm

Our Opinion: It's that time of year to watch for deer Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy looking at the fall foliage and viewing the wildlife. But it's that wildlife, deer in particular, that wreak havoc on motorists this time of year. Published Oct. 8 2021 @ 11:35pm

Our Opinion: Let's help police help us Jefferson City police could use our help.At least twice during the past week, the Jefferson City Police Department has been stymied by a lack of cooperation from people at crime scenes. Published Oct. 7 2021 @ 11:05pm