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Fulton Housing Authority names new executive director After a roller-coaster year, the Fulton Housing Authority has named Valerie Sebacher executive director. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 9:11pm

City council approves Visu-Sewer contract renewal Improvements to Fulton's sewers will continue following the renewal of a contract between the city and Visu-Sewer. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 11:57pm

First-time hunters find success in Callaway County Don Dettmann visited the Fulton Rotary Club's virtual meeting Wednesday to share his experiences with the Governor's Youth Turkey Hunt, first-time dove hunting events and deer and dove hunts with AMVETS. by Olivia Garrett Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 9:16pm

Register now to receive COVID-19 vaccine updates Callaway County residents who qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine under Phase 1B of Missouri's distribution plan can get in line now. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 9:32pm

South Callaway faces bus problems After a spate of bus break-downs, the South Callaway R-2 School District's bus mechanics are scratching their heads. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 9:29pm

Latest News

Trump impeachment trial to focus on election attacks President Donald Trump's historic second impeachment could go to trial as soon as Inauguration Day, with U.S. senators serving not only as jurors but as personal witnesses and victims of the siege of the Capitol by a mob of his supporters. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

National Guard troops flooding in as Washington locks down All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and a sign that the resurgent virus has likely escalated layoffs. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 10:20am

Local News

School early dismissals and weather-related announcements for Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 Here are Mid-Missouri school and weather-related announcements for Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:37am

Mid-Missouri nuclear plant shut down for third time in 9 months Ameren Corp.'s nuclear plant in Mid-Missouri has halted operations because of a non-nuclear issue involving the generator, the utility company said. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:15am

Snow forecast through Friday evening across Mid-Missouri The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 9 p.m. and predicted 1-3 inches of snowfall in Central Missouri, with winds gusting up to 35 mph. Today's high temperature is expected be at 33 degrees, but wind chill values could reach as low as 17 degrees. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 5:05am

Education

MDHEWD webinar looks at rural students and equity Many of the students served by Callaway County schools dream of going to college. by Olivia Garrett Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 11:58pm

Fulton school board talks transportation, budget The Fulton Public Schools bus fleet is functional — but a few new buses might be on the wish list soon. by Olivia Garrett Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 11:52pm

Initiative links science and literacy at South Callaway University of Missouri program "Linking Science and Literacy for All Learners" develops science, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused learning modules to get her students hooked on science. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 11:07pm

Sports

Chiefs aim for quicker starts as they begin title defense Of all the points of emphasis this weekend, when the Chiefs play the Cleveland Browns for a spot in their third straight AFC championship game, perhaps none is as consequential as this: Kansas City wants to start fast Sunday, something it failed to do in falling behind by double figures in each of their playoff games last season. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:40pm

Missouri men resume SEC play at Texas A&M The No. 17 Tigers (7-2, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) and Aggies (7-4, 2-3 SEC) tip at noon on SEC Network. by Colin O'Brien Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:35pm

Landeskog scores 200th goal, Avalanche rout Blues 8-0 The Avalanche entered the season with title expectations but had a lackluster effort in a 4-1 loss Wednesday night to St. Louis. After a scoreless first period, their offense broke out in the second and third. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:30pm

Features

Display in storefront commemorates MLK Day A display in downtown Fulton commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and accomplishments. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

Garden tips for cold stratification Missouri Department of Conservation naturalist Rena Schmidt detailed the process of growing native plants from seeds during a virtual program Thursday. Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 7:19pm

How pesky bugs survive the winter I received my first seed catalog over the weekend. I am not sure, but I think they get a day or two earlier every year. by Peter Sutter Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

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