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Christian boarding school sues over new oversight law A Christian boarding school is suing to stop state officials from implementing new regulations that were put in place following long-running abuse at some unlicensed residential care facilities. by Associated Press Published Oct. 20 2021 @ 9:05am

Mental health subcommittee hears about state's challenges, successes Missouri has lagged behind other states in funding programs and services intended to help people overcome behavioral health concerns. by Joe Gamm Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:35pm

Auditor: Local governments can strengthen cybersecurity practices Local governments and courts lack even some of the most basic electronic data protections, the Missouri state auditor found. by Ryan Pivoney Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:35pm

State Board of Education seeking quicker path to train Missouri substitute teachers The Missouri State Board of Education moved Tuesday to approve publication of an emergency amendment to offer a quicker path to training for substitute teachers in Missouri to address a shortage. by Anna Campbell, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:35pm

Salary commission grants cost-of-living pay increases for elected Cole County officials At its biannual meeting Tuesday, the Cole County Salary Commission approved elected officials taking cost-of-living increases, but voted against a pay increase for incoming elected officials taking office in 2023. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

CASA event to feature speaker Michael Oher Capital City CASA will celebrate 10 years supporting children during an event and fundraiser early next month. by News Tribune staff Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Grant funding being pursued for new Cole County ambulance base The Cole County Commission will be working with Jefferson City to seek a Community Development Block Grant to help build a substation for the Cole County EMS service. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Jefferson City man charged with kidnapping A Jefferson City man has been charged with second-degree kidnapping for an incident that occurred Monday night. by News Tribune Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Parks exploring new plans for Washington Park The next steps in Jefferson City's parks master plan would look at a substantial reshaping of Washington Park and the addition of botanical gardens at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park. by Michael Shine Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Holts Summit Aldermen discuss baseball fields, Christmas parade The Holts Summit Board of Aldermen spent nearly 30 minutes Tuesday revisiting the use of baseball fields and other city property by the Optimist Club, along with discussing the upcoming Christmas parade and redistricting. by Garrett Fuller Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Lincoln University to provide automatic scholarships to select students Lincoln University has restructured its scholarship funds to provide automatic scholarships to high-achieving students. by Ryan Pivoney Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Committee begins process of setting school boundaries The Jefferson City School District Boundary Advisory Committee came together for the first time Tuesday to look at the best ways to determine attendance boundaries for schools in the district. by Anna Campbell, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Capital City thriller The Capital City Marching Band showed off its musical skills Tuesday with its "Jekyll and Hyde" show. by Anna Campbell, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 10:55pm

Jefferson City man injured in collision Police responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 2900 block of West Truman Boulevard. by News Tribune Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:15am

Son arraigned in death of 74-year-old father The California Police Department has identified the man found dead in his East Street apartment as the father of the man accused of the crime. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 8:05am

Callaway County deputy assaulted near New Bloomfield A man from Elsberry was charged Monday in connection with the alleged assault of a Callaway County Sheriff's Department deputy. Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Data breach prompts review at Missouri teacher pension fund Officials with the pension fund serving teachers and other public school employees in Missouri said they're reviewing safety protocols after a data breach last month. by the Associated Press Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

One charged after weapons offense in Callaway County One person has been charged after a weapons offense Friday in Callaway County.Callaway County Sheriff's Department reports state deputies responded to a disturbance at 2:43 p. Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Jefferson City man's murder trial taking place this week A Jefferson City man connected to a 2017 Montgomery County murder is expected to learn his fate by the end of this week. by the Mexico Ledger Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

State Tech recognized as Missouri's fastest growing college State Technical College of Missouri is the state's fastest growing college, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. by Ryan Pivoney Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Jefferson City School District extends Thanksgiving break The Jefferson City School District has extended its Thanksgiving break to show appreciation to staff and offer respite to staff and students during the ongoing pandemic. by Layne Stracener Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

State to offer dual enrollment, dual credit scholarships for high school students The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development is getting ready to implement a new scholarship aimed at helping high school students afford dual credit college courses. by Ryan Pivoney Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Feds seize Mid-Missouri property of companies accused of COVID-relief fraud The federal government has seized two vehicles, and is threatening to seize a Morgan County lake house, allegedly purchased illegally with COVID-19 relief money by a Kansas City-area businessman. by Jason Hancock - The Missouri Independent Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm