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California extends school closure through May 4
California public schools will remain closed until May 4.
Apr. 3 2020 @ 10:40am
Parson appoints Oerly as Moniteau County assessor
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson appointed Marcy Oerly as Moniteau County assessor March 25.
Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am
First confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Moniteau County
Moniteau County's first confirmed case of coronavirus was reported Saturday.The patient is currently in home isolation, according to information from the Moniteau County Health Center.
Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County sees first confirmed COVID-19 case
Moniteau County's first confirmed case of coronavirus was reported Saturday.
Mar. 21 2020 @ 5:36pm
California R-1 schools closed through April 6
After today, California schools will close until April 6.Superintendent Dwight Sanders said the district will revisit the decision if needed, whether it be to commence school activities again starting after April 6 or to extend the time schools will remain closed.
Mar. 18 2020 @ 12:05am
California Rural Fire District tax increase to appear on April ballot
Moniteau County voters will decide on the first tax levy increase in the history of the California Rural Fire Protection District in the upcoming April 7 election.
Mar. 11 2020 @ 12:05am
BizBeat: California JCMG clinic to relocate
California's Jefferson City Medical Group Family Health Clinic is set to move locations later this year.
Mar. 1 2020 @ 12:03am
Former Moniteau County assessor's husband charged
Justin Trimble — husband of former Moniteau County Assessor Amanda Trimble — has been charged in relation to the investigation that recently left Amanda Trimble charged with a handful of felonies and a misdemeanor.
Feb. 11 2020 @ 12:10pm
Mid-Missouri Chiefs fans experience Super Bowl celebrations
Chiefs fans converged on downtown Kansas City for the Super Bowl winners' celebratory parade and rally.
Feb. 5 2020 @ 10:56pm
Former Moniteau County assessor charged with forgery, stealing
Former Moniteau County Assessor Amanda Trimble has been charged following the criminal investigation that led to her resignation at the beginning of the year.
Jan. 31 2020 @ 2:25pm
Chelsea McGill named California Chamber's Citizen of the Year
Chelsea McGill, owner of Grind and The Gathering Place in California, has been no stranger to success in the past calendar year.
Jan. 29 2020 @ 12:05am
Chamber hosts annual dinner meeting
The California Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual dinner meeting Saturday at Sweet Chipotle Event Center.
Jan. 29 2020 @ 12:05am
Clenin Farm Supply earns Business of the Year award
"I couldn't talk. I was speechless for once, I guess everyone would say."And if you ask Tyler Clenin now, he'd say he still isn't quite sure what to say, even days removed from his business — Clenin Farm Supply — being recognized as Business of the Year at the California Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting.
Jan. 29 2020 @ 12:05am
Figgins named interim Moniteau County assessor
The Moniteau County Commission voted unanimously Friday to appoint Bill Figgins as interim county assessor.
Jan. 3 2020 @ 10:40am
Moniteau County Sheriff's Department squad car involved in accident
A Moniteau County Sheriff's Department vehicle is out of commission after being damaged in an accident at the end of 2019.
Jan. 2 2020 @ 2:35pm
Moniteau County assessor officially resigns
Moniteau County Assessor Amanda Trimble has officially resigned from her position, the governor's office confirmed Friday.
Dec. 27 2019 @ 2:00pm
Reentry Center opens at Tipton Correctional Center
The Missouri Department of Corrections officially opened the Reentry Center at Tipton Correctional Center last Friday.
Dec. 18 2019 @ 12:05am
California names new police chief
The city of California has filled its vacant police chief position, officially extending an offer to interim California Police Department Chief Daniel Hurt.
Dec. 11 2019 @ 3:40pm
Trinity Lutheran in Russellville nominated for National Historic Register
In a milestone year in its storied history of more than a century, Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville has been nominated for the National Historic Register as a historic district.
Dec. 10 2019 @ 10:48pm
Moniteau County assessor leaves office amid allegations
The Moniteau County assessor has stepped down from her position amid allegations of misuse of taxpayer funds and an ongoing investigation of her conduct.
Dec. 5 2019 @ 12:55pm