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US Corps of Engineers: Flood control has been agency's focus
Flood control has been the focus along the Missouri River since early in 2018, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Friday. And flooding in Mid-Missouri could have been much worse this year if not for a break in the weather, they added.
by Phillip Sitter
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 7:06pm
SkillUP, Building Community Bridges partner to offer free computer class
State Technical College of Missouri's SkillUP program is partnering with Jefferson City-based nonprofit Building Community Bridges to offer free computer basics classes to low-income residents.
by Emily Cole
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 10:31pm
Employee charged with making terror threat at Walmart
A Jefferson City man was charged Friday with second-degree making of a terroristic threat after he allegedly shared threatening comments the day before with a fellow employee at the Walmart on the west end of Jefferson City.
by Phillip Sitter
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 10:33pm
Local author celebrates 'Brady Bunch' anniversary
In 2017, Erika Woehlk published her second non-fiction book — "Bradypedia: The Complete Reference Guide to Television's The Brady Bunch."
by Emily Cole
Published Sep. 20 2019 @ 10:34pm
First vaping-related death in Missouri confirmed
Health officials have linked the death of a Missouri man in his mid-40s to pulmonary disease brought on by use of e-cigarettes.
by Joe Gamm
Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 4:15pm
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Run defense, pass offense keys for Missouri against S. Carolina
COLUMBIA — Missouri's offensive and defensive keys to success today against South Carolina look like opposites.
by Colin O'Brien
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:50am
Flooding
complicates Missouri River levee repairs
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — For months, excavators, backhoes and dump trucks have scraped up tons of dirt and sand along the Missouri River to pour into vast holes left by breaches in badly broken levees.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
100% turnover in St. Louis prosecutor’s office in 2½ years
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis prosecutor’s office has seen more than 100 percent turnover in the past 2½ years following a change in leadership.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Local News
JC woman charged with child endangerment
Danielle M. Griffes, 35, has been charged with one first-degree count of endangering the welfare of a child, a class D felony, after she allegedly used narcotics and left the infant within reach of used syringes.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Missouri man, widow to receive Highway Patrol honor
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A Missouri woman and her late husband, who was killed by the suspect in four Kansas murders, will be honored by the Missouri Highway Patrol, which said their actions during a confrontation with the suspect protected the public safety and helped authorities capture the man.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Opinion
Perspective: A beacon of democracy
“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: The fictional narrative of climate change
Mark Bruenger Sr.Jefferson CityDear Editor:The definition for the word “climate” is the average course or condition of weather at a location over a period of years as established by temperature, wind velocity and precipitation.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: Trump’s economic record exaggerated
Dale ReichelCaliforniaDear Editor:Under President Obama, the unemployment rate went from 10 percent down to 4 percent.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:05am
Sports
Tough start costly for Jays in loss to SLUH
The St. Louis University High Junior Bills were dominant offensively in the first 15 minutes, getting chunk plays through the air and on the ground.
Their defense was a force too, sacking Jefferson City Jays quarterback Cole Gresham five times in their first two possessions.
by Jason Strickland
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 1:00am
Blair Oaks dominates in win against Versailles
VERSAILLES — It may not have been a shutout, but for the second straight season, the Blair Oaks Falcons held Coby Williams and the Versailles offense out of the end zone.
by Greg Jackson
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:55am
Molina, Cardinals hold off fading Cubs
CHICAGO — Yadier Molina and the St. Louis Cardinals are taking charge of the NL Central by grinding out tough, ugly wins. And bouncing back after absorbing some unpleasant blows.
Published Sep. 21 2019 @ 12:50am
Features
Go nuts at 'testicle festival'
The Fulton VFW invites local residents to have a ball at this Saturday's Callaway Testicle Festival.
by Helen Wilbers
Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 1:29pm
Ham & Turkey Festival set for Saturday
The 29th Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival is just a few days away.The festival, taking place Saturday, will pack a full day with events that have become staples at the yearly fixture.
by Austin Hornbostel
Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 12:05am
Mighty Machines return to Capital Mall
Large, industrial and medical vehicles will be seen in the Capital Mall parking lot Saturday as Mighty Machines returns for another year.
by Madeleine Leroux
Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 12:05am
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