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Rapid COVID-19 tests benefit Mid-Missouri schools
In some area schools, rapid COVID-19 tests have eliminated the need to quarantine while waiting for test results, allowing students and staff to return to school quickly.
by Layne Stracener
Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 10:46pm
Jefferson City bishop taps into parishes to develop diocesan plan
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, of the Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City, described development of a pastoral plan for the diocese as having grown from the bottom up.
by Joe Gamm
Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 11:08pm
Absentee voting underway for April election
Absentee voting is underway in Cole County, and election officials anticipate a return to past practices as COVID-19 voting exceptions expired at the end of 2020.
by Madeleine Leroux
Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 10:48pm
HALO art auction raises $400,000 for homeless youth
In its 13th annual event, HALO raised money Friday evening to benefit teen homeless shelters in Jefferson City, Kansas City and around the world.
by Michael Shine
Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 11:06pm
Top Mid-Missouri news about COVID-19
As news about the novel coronavirus continues to evolve, the News Tribune wants to ensure the community is up-to-date.
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:00am
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Latest News
Animal shelter numbers decrease in 2020
The Jefferson City Animal Shelter saw a slightly lower number of animals adopted and returned home in 2020 compared to the year prior.
by Michael Shine
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Municipal judge candidates value role in community
A desire to give back to their community is the primary reason for both Jefferson City municipal judge candidates to run.
by Michael Shine
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
State honoree perseveres to preserve HiSET exams
Colleagues describe Shelly Lamb as an excellent example of a capable and creative state employee for the role she played in keeping high school equivalency testing available in Missouri during the coronavirus pandemic.
by News Tribune
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Local News
Missouri women earned 78% of man's salary in 2019
Full-time working women in Missouri earned 78 percent of what their male counterparts did in 2019 — the lowest the state's ratio has been since 2015.
by Rebecca Martin
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Jefferson City's open-burning season ends Monday
Monday is the last day Jefferson City residents can burn yard waste on their property within city limits.
by News Tribune
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Opinion
Your Opinion: Obeying cops common sense
Dear Editor: When I was 16 years old, I learned to drive and I often used the family car to get around.
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: The science of protective masks
Mark Bruenger Sr.Jefferson CityDear Editor:My last LTE concerning the basic useless of masks triggered a clash of people, including myself and News Tribune editors, referencing various information sources to support a particular conclusion.
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Guidelines and proper sourcing for LTEs
Historically, we've considered our letters to the editor section somewhat of a self-regulating forum.
by News Tribune
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Sports
Helias wrestling has strong showing, qualifies 10 for state tourney
Jack Lage and Nikolai Careaga took different roads in the wrestling postseason. But the Helias teammates ended in the same spot — sectional champions. Lage and Careaga were two of five Crusaders to claim individual titles, while five other Helias wrestlers advanced to state Saturday in the Class 2 sectional tournament at Rackers Fieldhouse.
by Tom Rackers
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:55am
Blair Oaks advances eight wrestlers to Class 2 state tournament
Saturday was a good day for the Blair Oaks wrestling team. The Falcons arrived at the Class 2 Sectional 2 Tournament with 11 wrestlers. Eight of them finished in the top-three of their respective weight classes to qualify for state, and three finished in first place to secure a first-round by at the Class 2 state championships.
by Greg Jackson
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:50am
Blues rally past Sharks 7-6 after Binnington meltdown
Marco Scandella scored his second goal of the game to break a tie in the third period and St. Louis rallied to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-6 Saturday night after Blues starting goalie Jordan Binnington lost his cool when getting pulled.
by Associated Press
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:45am
Features
Portraits honor St. Louis children lost to gun violence
Artists who work with the nonprofit group Faces Not Forgotten all receive the same advice: Focus on the eyes.
by Erin Heffernan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS)
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
From the Stacks: Dream world turns to nightmare in spooky tale
What dream or memory would you be willing to give up to find a place of comfort and peace? In "The Circus of Stolen Dreams," author Lorelei Savaryn asks you that question and then takes you on an incredible journey investigating other people's dreams and nightmares.
by Donna Loehner, For the News Tribune
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Ask a Master Gardener: Time to prepare for tomato planting
I think we finally broke out of the freezing cold weather we were stuck in. Spring is on its way; I can tell by the amount of garden questions floating around.
by Peter Sutter - For the News Tribune
Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
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