Ryan Pivoney

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Bio

Ryan Pivoney has joined the Jefferson City News Tribune staff as a reporter focused on Missouri state government. He covers the state's executive branch, state departments, Missouri Senate, Lincoln University and State Technical College of Missouri. Pivoney graduated from Truman State University in spring 2021 with a degree in communication and a journalism concentration and political science minor. He can be reached via email at [email protected]

Recent stories by Ryan Pivoney

Capitol Commission planning parking overhaul in master plan Parking and access to the Missouri Capitol Building will look entirely different under a 10-year master plan the state Capitol Commission has in the works.The $758 million renovation plan calls for th... June 6, 2023

Lincoln University hires new chief academic officer Lincoln University's newest administrator hopes to "enhance the academic profile" of the historically Black university.Stevie Lawrence II was hired to serve as provost and vice president... June 6, 2023

Corps of Engineers repairing Missouri River structures A couple dozen tons of limestone rock are being dropped into the Missouri River near Jefferson City.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is repairing wing dikes damaged by flooding in 2019. Work near the ... June 6, 2023

State offering low-income residents money for fresh produce Financial aid is available to low-income seniors, women, infants and children wanting fresh food from farmers markets.The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced Monday it was launching two seaso... June 5, 2023

Westphalia family sells lemonade for childhood cancer research WESTPHALIA, Mo. -- Eight-year-old Arabella Schaben scooped ice from a cooler and filled plastic cups with homemade lemonade Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of Legends Bank in Westphalia.Visible fr... June 5, 2023

Lincoln University hires new band director Lincoln University's Marching Musical Storm is under new leadership.Eugene Diggs II, a composer with 14 years of teaching experience along the east coast, was hired as director of bands, the unive... June 5, 2023

Moniteau County man dies in motorcycle crash A Mid-Missouri man died in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning in Moniteau County.John Lucas, 41, of California, was driving a 2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide southbound on Missouri Route 5 arou... June 5, 2023

Jefferson City native celebrating half-century career on railroads The most challenging part of Ellis Lister Jr.'s 50-year railroad career was "waiting 18 years to start it." The Jefferson City native has been a Union Pacific locomotive engineer since 1974. He's been... June 3, 2023

LU faces potential housing crunch with Dawson Hall renovation Lincoln University might pay for off-campus rentals to house students next year as it renovates its largest campus residence hall. University President John Moseley and members of the Board of Curator... June 2, 2023

State Technical College's event, entertainment center in line for August opening <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C4sWK_UMsbc" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... May 31, 2023