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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

Second Paycheck Protection Program round expands access to farmers, other businesses As a second round of Paycheck Protection Program assistance from the federal government gets underway, a local banker said there were some surprises in the new chapter of the program that may be beneficial to restaurants, hotels and some farms. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Science interest leads to microbiology career for Missouri health lab employee The excitement of discovery and the ability to help public health authorities and patients rewards Adam Perkins in his job as supervisor of Missouri’s testing for tuberculosis — a bacterial disease that threatens global health security. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

St. Elizabeth High School celebrates homecoming St. Elizabeth High School celebrated homecoming Jan. 4-8. Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Chamber of Commerce begins search for new president The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce has officially started seeking a new president and chief executive officer. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Maintenance work will reduce lanes of US 54 in Camden County Missouri Department of Transportation crews will work to cut brush along the bluffs that line U.S. 54 in the Macks Creek area this week. Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 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 Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:00am

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

Adrian's Island: Something out of nothing "Land is going to deposit down river from those wing dikes," Harry Adrian said to his son, Roger, as they crossed the Missouri River bridge one day. by Jenny Smith, For Historic City of Jefferson Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Vogel running for possible return to Jefferson City Council Former Councilwoman Edith Vogel has filed to seek election to Jefferson City's open 2nd Ward seat. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Capital Region Medical Center changes hours for drive-thru COVID-19 testing Capital Region Medical Center is reducing hours for its COVID-19 drive-thru testing unit beginning today. by News Tribune Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

South Callaway faces bus problems MOKANE — After a spate of bus breakdowns, the South Callaway R-2 School District's bus mechanics are scratching their heads. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City hospitals offer antibody treatment for COVID-19 An antibody treatment for COVID-19 is now being offered at both Jefferson City hospitals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in November issued an emergency use authorization for bamlanivimab for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adult and pediatric patients. by News Tribune Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Probation ordered in phony check case A Jefferson City man has been placed on five years of supervised probation for pleading guilty to felony forgery after attempting to cash a phony check for nearly $2,900. by News Tribune Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Steinman files for 4th Ward City Council seat Leonard J. Steinman II has filed as a candidate for the open 4th Ward Jefferson City Council seat.Steinman was born in Jefferson City but has lived in many states in the country since then. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

IRS warns of another round of COVID-19 scams The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation Division in St. Louis sent out warnings Friday to taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments. by News Tribune Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City Council to consider airfield lighting, transit security bills Transit security systems and airfield lighting contracts will come before the Jefferson City Council on Tuesday, along with a few proposed resolutions. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:30pm

Mild winter storm moves through Jefferson City Friday's winter weather played out much as forecasters expected it would, having 1 inch of snow in Central Missouri. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:25pm