Layne Stracener is the education reporter at the News Tribune.
Susan Shaffer learns to enjoy life through SOMO outreach
Susan Shaffer has always had a passion for sports and working with people with disabilities. As the Special Olympics outreach and games director, she can often be found setting up events, playing sports and doing activities with the athletes, or reaching out to people to partner with.
Aug. 9 2020 @ 10:30pm
Local author pens two new books
Russellville author and historian Jeremy Amick recently released two new books — a military history book and a children's fairy tale.
Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
JC Schools announces new Lawson administrative intern
The Jefferson City School District has hired an experienced elementary school teacher as the new administrative intern at Lawson Elementary School.
Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am
JC Schools to consider sale of Simonsen
Two former Simonsen 9th Grade Center students have a dream of turning their former school into modern style apartments, and the Jefferson City School District Board of Education will vote Monday on the couple's proposal.
Aug. 6 2020 @ 11:14pm
Shooting sports teaches youth sportsmanship, responsibility and respect
Cole County 4-H members competed in the first part of its annual shooting sports match Wednesday.
Aug. 5 2020 @ 11:54pm
Luetkemeyer, Rezabeck win 3rd District primary races
Republican Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer will seek a seventh term representing Missouri's 3rd District in November after defeating four GOP challengers in the primary election Tuesday.
Aug. 4 2020 @ 10:30pm
Blair Oaks school board approves re-entry plan
The Blair Oaks R-2 Board of Education approved the final fall re-entry plan Monday.The board did not make any changes, and the final plan will be the same as the draft the district released last week.
Aug. 4 2020 @ 12:05am
Helias releases re-entry plan
Helias Catholic High School released its fall re-entry plan Monday, which requires masks, increased hand-washing, social distancing and temperature checks.
Aug. 3 2020 @ 11:49pm
JCHS Class of 2020 graduation recognizes resiliency
After nearly three months and four postponements, the Jefferson City High School graduates finally got to walk the stage.
Aug. 1 2020 @ 11:24pm
Blair Oaks unveils draft of fall re-entry plan
The Blair Oaks R-2 School District has created a draft of its fall re-entry plan, with plans for many different scenarios amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug. 1 2020 @ 12:05am
JCHS graduation postponed to Saturday
Jefferson City High School's graduation has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Jul. 31 2020 @ 3:00pm
Staff member's suit against JC Schools postponed
The trial for a lawsuit against the Jefferson City School District has been postponed to 2021.
Jul. 31 2020 @ 12:05am
Survey: State educators concerned with reopening plans
Missouri educators are concerned about resuming in-person classes in the fall, according to survey results from the Missouri National Education Association.
Jul. 31 2020 @ 12:05am
8 graduates honored at special services graduation
Eight graduates were honored Thursday evening at Jefferson City High School's special services graduation.
Jul. 30 2020 @ 9:25pm
Jefferson City High School students awarded for accomplishments
Jefferson City High School students and Class of 2020 graduates were awarded for their accomplishments Wednesday evening.
Jul. 29 2020 @ 11:49pm
Swine show, motocross take over fairgrounds Tuesday
The Jefferson City Jaycees Fair included an FFA and 4H market hog show and motocross race Tuesday evening.
Jul. 28 2020 @ 11:52pm
As COVID-19 assistance begins to dwindle, area child care centers face tough decisions
The child care industry is facing a fork in the road.Many child care programs remain closed or are still facing low enrollment numbers, decreased revenue and higher costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Eugene school district announces plans for fall semester
The Cole County R-5 School District in Eugene has three tentative plans for the fall semester."Due to constant changes over the summer, we know we have to prepare for all possibilities," Superintendent Dawna Burrow wrote in a letter to parents.
Jul. 25 2020 @ 12:05am
Calvary Lutheran High School outlines re-entry plan
Calvary Lutheran High School in Jefferson City released its fall re-entry plan Friday, which includes plans for many different scenarios.
Jul. 24 2020 @ 11:09pm
State's school reopening plan unveiled
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released recommendations for reopening schools in the fall, which align with the Jefferson City School District's plan overall.
Jul. 22 2020 @ 12:16am