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Where's the beef? Auxvasse! Exhibitors in the breeding beef show Friday at the Callaway Youth Expo made up for lack of quantity with high quality. The Callaway Youth Expo, put on jointly by FFA and 4-H, gave participants the chance to exhibit livestock. by Helen Wilbers Published Jul. 11 2020 @ 5:41pm

Fulton girl's picture recognized in photo competition A 12-year-old Fulton girl's photo, titled "Just Born," was named runner-up in the Children's Barnyard category of the 2020 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest. by Olivia Garrett Published Jul. 11 2020 @ 5:37pm

Callaway Bicentennial Bash delayed until 2021 Callaway County's Bicentennial Bash planned for Aug. 29 has been postponed until next year following a unanimous vote Thursday by the Callaway 200. by Helen Wilbers Published Jul. 9 2020 @ 7:57pm

Fulton school board discusses bonds, projects and remote learning The Fulton Public Schools Board of Education met Wednesday to authorize bond sales. by Olivia Garrett Published Jul. 9 2020 @ 8:02pm

Governor, administration prioritize reopening of schools Gov. Mike Parson and his administration talked Thursday about the importance of getting students learning in-person again in the fall and released health guidance and funding with the intent of making that happen. by Phillip Sitter Published Jul. 9 2020 @ 8:04pm

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Justices rule swath of Oklahoma remains tribal reservation The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a large chunk of eastern Oklahoma remains an American Indian reservation, a decision that state and federal officials have warned could throw Oklahoma into chaos. by Associated Press Published Jul. 9 2020 @ 9:45am

Supreme Court says Congress can't get Trump tax records, for now The Supreme Court on Thursday kept a hold on President Donald Trump's financial records that Congress has been seeking for more than a year. by Mark Sherman, Associated Press Published Jul. 9 2020 @ 9:30am

'Strike for Black Lives' to highlight racism A national coalition of labor unions, along with racial and social justice organizations, will stage a mass walkout from work this month, as part of an ongoing reckoning on systemic racism and police brutality in the U.S. by Associated Press Published Jul. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Local News

Insured losses from tornado exceed original estimates The majority of insured losses from May 2019 tornadoes in Missouri that the state's insurance department reported Thursday are from the May 22, 2019, Eldon-Jefferson City tornado — and the total of insured losses has significantly exceeded original estimates. by Phillip Sitter Published Jul. 11 2020 @ 5:42pm

Victim of Millersburg fatality identified The Callaway County Sheriff's Office is conducting a homicide investigation after a body was found Thursday near the Boone County line west of Millersburg. by Fulton Sun staff report Published Jul. 10 2020 @ 11:54pm

Study shows rise in racial bias My son, who is nearly 17 years old and Black, is afraid to go outside. by By Kiki Monifa, Tribune News Service Published Jul. 10 2020 @ 12:05am

Education

Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen President Donald Trump lashed out at federal health officials over school reopening guidelines that he says are impractical and expensive. by COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 10:03am

School attendance rules eased in Missouri Attendance requirements for Missouri school districts will be loosened for the 2020-21 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. by Layne Stracener Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:35am

JC Schools set July 31 graduation date After postponing several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jefferson City School District has determined an official graduation date. by Layne Stracener Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:12am

Sports

Pujols likely will be oldest MLB player in his 20th season ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols' 20th season in the majors is about to begin with the Los Angeles Angels. When it does, the 40-year-old slugger is likely to be the oldest player in the big leagues. by Associated Press Published Jul. 12 2020 @ 12:45am

Thomas keeps clean card for 2-shot lead at Muirfield Village DUBLIN, Ohio — Justin Thomas never looked to be in a hurry. by Associated Press Published Jul. 12 2020 @ 12:30am

Hamilton shows he's the best in the rain with a superb pole in F1 SPIELBERG, Austria — Lewis Hamilton showed why he's one of Formula One's best ever in wet conditions, dominating on a rain-drenched track Saturday to take pole position for the Styrian Grand Prix. It was the Mercedes driver's record-extending 89th career pole and particularly impressive as he first beat Red Bull driver Max Verstappen's mark and then his own leading mark on his final lap. by Associated Press Published Jul. 12 2020 @ 12:15am

Features

Know thy cucurbits' enemy I just came in from the garden where I picked a couple of zucchini and squished a couple of squash bugs. by Peter Sutter, For the Fulton Sun Published Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Invasive beetles make annual attack They're back! Over the weekend, my wife killed about a half dozen Japanese beetles, which means we're at the start of the onslaught. by Peter Sutter Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

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