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Callabyte receives state funds for broadband expansion Gov. Mike Parson visited the Callaway County cooperative Tuesday to announce the award of the first $3 million in aid through the state's Emergency Broadband Investment Program. by Olivia Garrett Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 6:56pm

New Bloomfield moves forward on road projects The New Bloomfield Board of Aldermen approved a change to its street and stormwater improvement project Monday evening. by Olivia Garrett Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 7:03pm

Westminster College symposium goes virtual Westminster College's 15th annual Hancock Symposium will feature NASA's chief scientist, a Missouri public health expert, writers, historians and more. by Helen Wilbers Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 7:05pm

South Callaway school board to review re-entry plan During tonight's meeting, the South Callaway Board of Education will review the updated re-entry plan for the district. by Helen Wilbers Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 7:06pm

CMCA offers free online couples class From stress about health to worries about unemployment, the pandemic is straining many relationships. by Helen Wilbers Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 8:47pm

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Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met with international skepticism and unease because the shots have only been studied in dozens of people. by VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV and DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 11:25am

Texas governor: Virus tests may increase as schools reopen Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that coronavirus testing in Texas could increase as schools reopen amid a sharp drop-off in the number of tests in recent weeks. by Associated Press Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

1 dead, 6 rescued after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes A natural gas explosion destroyed three row houses Monday morning in Baltimore, killing a woman and trapping other people in the debris. by Associated Press Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Local News

Fulton heats up Monday Though Fulton's annual Bubble Blowout event was canceled Monday, area children stayed cool at the Fulton Splash Pad. Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Troopers report 3 crashes, 6 arrests over weekend The Missouri Highway Patrol reported six injuries in three separate Callaway County accidents over the weekend. Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Fulton school board to discuss distance learning plan A plan for distance learning is one of the items the Fulton Public Schools Board of Education is expected to discuss at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Fulton High School Commons. by Olivia Garrett Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 8:52pm

Education

Organization of educators protest school reopening Before state lawmakers met to talk this week about reopening plans of school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic, a newly formed organization of educators came to Jefferson City on Monday evening, saying the state should not allow in-person classes to begin later this month. by Jeff Haldiman Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 8:42pm

Schools face big virus test as students return to classroom Reopening schools is easy. Keeping them open will be the hard part.As educators prepare to welcome students back to class for the first time in months, schools' ability to quickly identify and contain coronavirus outbreaks before they get out of hand will be put to the test in thousands of districts around the country. by the Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Secretary of State Aschroft defends school comments Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said comments he made about fathers being willing to die to send their children back to school amid the coronavirus pandemic are being misinterpreted and overshadow his main message that children need to return to in-person classes this fall. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Sports

Votto's double lifts Reds past Royals in 10 innings Joey Votto doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning Tuesday night, and the Cincinnati Reds blew another late lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory against the Kansas City Royals. by Associated Press Published Aug. 12 2020 @ 12:40am

Big, tough Blues face small, quick Canucks in playoff series Hockey is trending to look like the Vancouver Canucks, with smaller players and more skill, speed and offense. That didn't stop the big, heavy St. Louis Blues from bruising their way to the Stanley Cup last season and to the top of the Western Conference when the NHL season halted in March. by Associated Press Published Aug. 12 2020 @ 12:35am

Chiefs receivers showcase speed during indoor race Mecole Hardman is probably faster than 99 percent of players in the NFL. Tyreek Hill happens to be in the 1 percent. by Associated Press Published Aug. 12 2020 @ 12:30am

Features

Literary Links: One Read 2020 Our 2020 One Read selection, "A Gentleman in Moscow" (Viking, 2016) by Amor Towles, was picked before the pandemic hit, but it shares an uncanny connection with what many of us have experienced — the theme of confinement. by Eric Schmeck Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Travelling the memory roads David and I have been checking out lots of old bridges on our adventure rides we take almost daily. by Dorothy Kleindienst Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Spinach flourishes in fall Spinach makes an excellent fall crop for mid-Missouri gardeners.This nutritious (think Popeye) green leaf vegetable can be planted during the first three weeks of August. by Peter Sutter, For the Fulton Sun Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

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