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Cole County coronavirus cases rise to 32 An additional positive case of the COVID-19 coronavirus was reported Monday afternoon by the Cole County Health Department. by Jeff Haldiman Published Apr. 6 2020 @ 1:20pm

Mokane man injured in Callaway County wreck A Mokane man was hurt in a one-vehicle crash Monday morning in Callaway County. by News Tribune Published Apr. 6 2020 @ 12:54pm

Missouri coronavirus cases rise as stay-at-home order takes effect Missouri reported 10 more deaths from COVID-19 Sunday, even while a national database was reporting a higher number in the state. by Associated Press Published Apr. 6 2020 @ 1:05am

Report: Missouri can cushion COVID-19's impact on economy States' economies are showing the drastic effects the COVID-19 pandemic is creating, but Missouri and the federal government can cushion the long-term blow on the state's residents, according to a Missouri Budget Project report. by Joe Gamm Published Apr. 6 2020 @ 12:09am

Tree seedlings await local backyards Missourians are encouraged to celebrate the state's trees and forests during Arbor Days in April, and though facilities are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's still time and opportunities for the public to order seedlings and virtually tour a nursery. by News Tribune Published Apr. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

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. You can find links to local event announcements, business closings and changes, and news articles about COVID-19 here. Published Apr. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

Hartsburg pulls out all the stops to celebrate Edward Ballard Other than his service during World War II, Edward Ballard has pretty much lived his life in and around the river town of Hartsburg. by Gerry Tritz Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 11:00pm

Veteran served entire military career with the 1035th Maintenance Company The anticipation of new and emergent opportunities characterized the life of Johnnie Porter when he graduated from Eugene High School in 1965. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 10:54pm

Thousands of miles later, Brent Struttmann finds where he belongs While Brent Struttmann now lives on the Callaway County property where he grew up, it took walking thousands of miles on America's most storied hiking trails to find where he belonged. by Rebecca Martin Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 10:53pm

Home health providers facing balancing act Health care workers who provide their services at people's homes know they are treating patients who are most at-risk of lethal complications associated with the coronavirus. by Joe Gamm Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 1:15am

Agency providing curbside, delivered meals for seniors Aging Best (formerly Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging) is providing curbside and home-delivered meals in Cole County and 18 other counties during the COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 1:12am

Lincoln University faces 'devastating' $1.4 million in cuts Lincoln University and State Technical College of Missouri are expected to have significant funding restrictions for their budgets, following Missouri Gov. by Phillip Sitter Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 1:07am

Parson, Missouri departments recruit for state disaster medical team To combat the novel coronavirus, state departments have joined forces to recruit medical professionals to a specialized state team to respond to health emergencies, Gov. Mike Parson announced Saturday. by Nicole Roberts Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 1:00am

'Essential' services: City government adjusts operations in wake of pandemic While concerns around the spread of the coronavirus have suspended operations at stores, schools and restaurants, some services aren't able to press pause. by Emily Cole Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 12:10am

More time at home means more time for crafts The new normal means more time at home for all of us, and many may be searching for more productive ways to pass the time than another binging session on Netflix. by Madeleine Leroux Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 12:07am

Mid-Missouri roadwork for April 6-10, 2020 The following is the Missouri Department of Transportation’s listing of planned general highway maintenance and construction work in the Mid-Missouri area for April 6-10. Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: East Elm Sonic closes Residents on the east side of Jefferson City may have to drive a little farther to get their half-priced shakes and Sonic coneys. by Nicole Roberts Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Increase in domestic violence feared during pandemic Stay-at-home orders are in place to keep people safe. But for many — such as domestic violence victims — staying at home increases the risk of danger. by Layne Stracener Published Apr. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Delivering the good word, even when you can't see the recipients The novel coronavirus has forced religious communities to find new ways to celebrate their faith. by Joe Gamm Published Apr. 4 2020 @ 11:09pm

Catholic Charities, Helias host bread drive for elderly Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri and Helias Catholic High School held a bread drive on Saturday to support senior citizens in Mid-Missouri during COVID-19. by Nicole Roberts Published Apr. 4 2020 @ 11:06pm

Parson assures strong food, hospital supplies As residents prepare for the statewide stay-at-home order, Gov. Mike Parson assured Missourians the order will not significantly hinder essential food and hospital supplies. by Nicole Roberts Published Apr. 4 2020 @ 10:48pm

Restaurants taking extra sanitizing precautions during pandemic Although Jefferson City's restaurant business has had to make changes, many are still operating. Dining rooms are closed because of orders to limit public groups to 10 or less, but restaurants are adapting by offering carry-out, curbside service or delivery. by Nicole Roberts & Emily Cole Published Apr. 4 2020 @ 10:47pm

Missouri continues to adjust as virus outbreak slows business Missourians continue to lose work as businesses quickly scale back and shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19. by Brendan Crowley, news@newstribune.com Published Apr. 4 2020 @ 12:05am