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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.
by Layne Stracener
Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 10:53pm
Nearly half of Cole County's CARES Act funds went to county government
With most of the federal COVID-19 relief funds Cole County received now distributed, the largest portion of the money went to internal county government requests.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 10:51pm
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.
by Layne Stracener
Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 10:48pm
Cub Scout regatta teaches sportsmanship
On Saturday morning, Cub Scout Pack 9, of Holts Summit, held its annual Raingutter Regatta, a racing event held by Cub Scout packs nationwide.
by Emily Cole
Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 10:45pm
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 Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:00am
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Dru Smith helps Missouri beat Texas A&M 68-52
A COVID-19 pause left Missouri a little rusty before the Tigers shook it off and beat Texas A&M. Dru Smith scored 15 points and the 17th-ranked Tigers beat the Aggies 68-52 on Saturday. It was Missouri's first game since Jan. 5 before they got paused because of a positive coronavirus test within the program.
by Associated Press
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:35am
Missouri woman seen with Pelosi sign charged in DC riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Missouri woman has been charged with taking a splintered name plate belonging to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the riot at the U.
by Associated Press
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
More backlash for Hawley as hotel cancels event
Loews Hotels said Saturday it has canceled an upcoming fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, the latest fallout for the Republican lawmaker after the U.S. Capitol uprising.
by Associated Press
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Local News
Missouri map shows where you can get a vaccine. Not all providers listed have doses
Wondering where to go to get a coronavirus vaccine in Missouri? On Friday, the state launched an interactive map detailing where more than 1,100 providers are located across the state.
by Tessa Weinberg, The Missouri Independent
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Here's what we know about vaccination plans in Missouri
As Missouri expands its COVID-19 vaccination schedule, details are emerging as to how you may be get your vaccination when it's your time to receive it.
by News Tribune
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
State, federal funds to help families, child care providers
State child care funding announced last month will address the long-term needs Missourians have had, advocates for children say.
by Joe Gamm
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Opinion
Perspective: Why is Cole County older than Missouri?
Cole County celebrated its bicentennial in 2020. People are confused as to how we can be older than the State of Missouri, which didn’t officially become the 24th state in the Union until August 1821.
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Perspective: A stronger Missouri
It was warmer than last year, and that was a good thing.On Jan. 11, we gathered on the front lawn of the state Capitol for the inauguration of Missouri’s statewide officials.
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Perspective: Outside activities bring balance to legislative work
The legislative session is back in full swing. We hope that with vaccinations, good health and safety guidelines — and people already being exposed — that we can conduct business in a fairly normal manner.
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Sports
Chiefs, Browns familiar with each other heading into first playoff meeting
Despite their long and storied histories, with the Cleveland Browns having joined the NFL in 1950 and the Kansas City Chiefs with the AFL-NFL merger some 16 years later, the two franchises have rarely met — and never in the playoffs.
by Associated Press
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:50am
Jays wrestling finishes second in Steve Johnson Duals
Make no mistake, the Jefferson City Jays always want to win. But at this point of the wrestling season, improving is just as important. "Our kids wrestled really well all day," Jays coach Phil Cagle said after Jefferson City finished 4-1 to take second Saturday in the Steve Johnson Duals at Fleming Fieldhouse. "We beat some good teams, I'm proud of our kids."
by Tom Rackers
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:45am
Helias girls fall to Boonville in overtime
Helias coach Garrett Wiggans was pleased to see his Lady Crusaders rally from a 21-point deficit Saturday night. But that doesn't erase the frustration of falling behind by 21 points in the first place. "What we do in practice, and what we preach, is starting fast and having energy," Wiggans said after Helias' 72-68 overtime loss to the Boonville Lady Pirates at Rackers Fieldhouse.
by Greg Jackson
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:40am
Features
'Quarantine Expressions' on display
When the coronavirus first emerged and began to spread in the United States, many were forced to stay home for weeks as we all tried to do our part to stay safe.
by Madeleine Leroux
Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:05am
TASTEFOOD: Dip into this bowl for a winter escape
Are you feeling the winter doldrums? January can be a blue time, post-holidays, when the dust settles and winter stretches ahead.
by Lynda Balslev, Andrews McMeel Syndication
Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am
Words that shaped the way we ate in 2020
There was a lot to swallow in 2020. Our plates have been too full, as we chewed on now-commonplace terms like personal protective equipment, contact tracing, quarantine, social distancing and essential, or front-line, workers.
by Ligaya Figueras, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS)
Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am
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