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State leaders tout collaborative response to pandemic Missouri state leaders hope the level of inter-department cooperation spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic is here to stay. by Phillip Sitter Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Counties, schools working together for COVID-19 contact tracing Mid-Missouri's county governments are working with school districts to find resources and personnel to trace contacts for COVID-19-positive cases in schools. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

East High Street improvement work continuing Street, sidewalk and other related work associated with the East High Street Improvement Project in Jefferson City will continue this week. Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

State Honoree: DHSS employee commended for mitigating dangerous situation An adult protective community worker in the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' Division of Senior and Disability Services is the State Employee of the Month for August. by News Tribune Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

LU professor hopes discussions can lead to practical solutions Lincoln University, the News Tribune and KRCG TV are partnering to sponsor a Jefferson City Community Engagement Series that will kick off with a townhall event focused on improving public safety in the community. by Phillip Sitter Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Virtual education provider rebounds after enrollments exceeded expectations As more parents opt for their children to learn virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual learning programs have struggled to keep up due to massive influxes of students. by Layne Stracener Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Amendment 1 would add term limits to 4 statewide elected positions Should there be term limits for Missouri's lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor and attorney general, as there are for the governor or treasurer?Some argue all statewide elected officials should have term limits, while others say that, because of the nature of the positions, finding and keeping qualified and proficient people to fill them is of greater value to the state. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

JCPD: Lock vehicle doors to avoid theft With the annual city wide cleanup taking place the next two weeks, the Jefferson City Police Department is reminding residents to be cautious with their property during this time. by News Tribune Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City High School celebrates 'Red Carpet' homecoming Jefferson City High School celebrated homecoming this month with the theme "Jays Walk the Red Carpet." by News Tribune Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:04am

'Saders take HOCO' as Helias celebrates 2020 homecoming Helias Catholic High School celebrated homecoming last week with the theme "Saders Take HOCO: A Netflix Original." by News Tribune Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:04am

BizBeat: New brewery on tap in Jefferson City A new brewery is on tap to open later this year in Jefferson City, and the cousins operating it believe it will provide another family-friendly option to the community. by Nicole Roberts Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:00am

BizBeat: Mid America Bank opens new Jefferson City location After a year of construction, the new Mid America Bank in Jefferson City is now open. by Nicole Roberts Published Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:00am

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 Sep. 27 2020 @ 12:00am

State offers guidance for reopening nursing facilities Missouri on Thursday released revised guidance for visits at the facilities, which have prevented visitors since early this spring amid the COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 10:45pm

JC Schools family adapts to virtual learning As soon as class began in the morning, the second-grade teacher asked her students what day of the week it was, what month it was and what the weather was like before reading them a book. by Layne Stracener Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 10:36pm

Oktoberfest charm still shows in downsized event Oktoberfest in Old Munichburg may have been smaller than in previous years, but there were still plenty of vintage and custom cars to admire Saturday. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 10:34pm

Amendment 3 would change redistricting process In May, less than two years after voters passed Clean Missouri, state legislators put a plan to overturn their choice on the ballot. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 10:29pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Helias Catholic High School homecoming Although it was different from previous years, Helias Catholic High School celebrated homecoming this week with a parade, rally and game. by News Tribune Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 9:50am

Missouri first lady in coronavirus isolation through Monday First lady Teresa Parson will leave isolation for coronavirus earlier than her husband, Gov. Mike Parson, according to Parson's office on Friday. by News Tribune Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Man receives probation on stealing, tampering charges A Henley man has been placed on probation for breaking into storage lockers at a Cole County business in February. by News Tribune Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

American Legion Post 5 reports COVID-19 case A positive case of COVID-19 has been reported for a staff member at American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City. by News Tribune Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Lawson man arrested after multiple-county pursuit One person was arrested after a Wednesday pursuit with authorities in multiple counties in Central Missouri. by News Tribune Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

'Walk With Ease' exercise program returns Because of its popularity the first go-around, Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri is hosting another "Walk With Ease" program. by News Tribune Published Sep. 26 2020 @ 12:05am