Layne Stracener is the education reporter at the News Tribune.
Filing deadline closes for school board seats
The school boards for the Jefferson City, Blair Oaks, Eugene and Russellville school districts each have two three-year seats available on the April 6 ballot, and each have three candidates running.
Jan. 20 2021 @ 11:30pm
Lincoln University police academy begins
Lincoln University made history Tuesday at its first police academy class.
Jan. 19 2021 @ 11:35pm
Cole County schools anticipate COVID-19 vaccination clinics
It's unclear when exactly school staff will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but Cole County Health Department and Cole County school officials expect to hold mass vaccination clinics when they become available.
Jan. 16 2021 @ 10:53pm
Blair Oaks new high school progressing
Construction of the new Blair Oaks High School is coming along as scheduled, with plans to open by August.
Jan. 16 2021 @ 10:48pm
Three candidates file for seats on Blair Oaks board
One new candidate and two incumbents are seeking election to the Blair Oaks R-2 School Board on the April 6 ballot.
Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:05am
Missouri makes changes to spring testing
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has made several changes to testing for this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am
JC Schools board approves architect for athletic facility additions
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education approved an agreement Monday with The Architects Alliance for the addition and completion of competition athletic facilities at Jefferson City and Capital City High Schools.
Jan. 11 2021 @ 11:42pm
Jefferson City School District explores options to address overcrowding
The Jefferson City School District anticipates bringing a bond issue to the school board and voters in spring 2022 to address overcrowding in grades K-8, and district leaders are exploring several options.
Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am
JC school board to vote to award contract for athletic facility additions
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will vote Monday to award a contract to Architects Alliance for the addition and completion of competition athletic facilities at Jefferson City and Capital City high schools.
Jan. 8 2021 @ 11:28pm
Area congressmen object to electoral votes
Two area representatives joined Sen. Josh Hawley on Wednesday in objecting to electoral votes that supported Joe Biden for president.
Jan. 8 2021 @ 12:05am
Area congressmen intended to object to electoral votes
Missouri's U.S. Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer and Vicky Hartzler, along with 35 other Republican representatives from across the nation, intended to object to electoral votes from several states that supported Joe Biden for president, before the vote was halted Wednesday due to violent protests.
Jan. 7 2021 @ 12:05am
Incumbents seek re-election on Cole R-5 school board
Two incumbents are seeking re-election on the Cole R-5 School District Board of Education in Eugene for the April 6 ballot.
Jan. 7 2021 @ 12:05am
Russellville school board incumbent seeks re-election
Jenifer Seaver is seeking re-election on the Cole R-1 School District Board of Education in Russellville on the April 6 ballot.
Jan. 7 2021 @ 12:05am
Cepeda files for school board post
One new candidate has filed to run for a seat on the Jefferson City School District Board of Education.
Jan. 6 2021 @ 12:05am
Local boarding school in need of applicants
St. Nicholas Academy, a free boarding school in Jefferson City for under-resourced boys, now has one child who attends — but it still needs more applicants.
Jan. 5 2021 @ 12:05am
Fluegel finds purpose volunteering at Little Explorers Discovery Center
As she was about to retire, Carolyn Fluegel knew she needed to find a pastime that would keep her busy and allow her to give back to the community.
Jan. 4 2021 @ 12:05am
Local author writes book on 1849 cholera outbreak in Jefferson City
When somebody told local author Gary Elliott about a cholera outbreak in 1849 on a ship in Jefferson City, he was instantly intrigued.
Jan. 3 2021 @ 12:05am
Mid-Missouri sees freezing rain, snow
The National Weather Service in St. Louis issued a winter storm warning for all of Mid-Missouri beginning Thursday afternoon and lasting until 6 p.m. Friday.
Jan. 1 2021 @ 11:36pm
Fitness instructors give tips to accomplish fitness, nutrition goals
The secret to meeting your fitness and nutrition goals, fitness professionals say, is to start small, such as exercising just once a week.
Jan. 1 2021 @ 11:34pm
JC Schools files to appeal decision to reinstate fired employee
The Jefferson City School District has filed to appeal a court's decision in the case of a fired employee to the Missouri Supreme Court.
Dec. 31 2020 @ 2:00pm