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Live bait regulations revised for anglers Before you bait that hook, you may want to check out the state's revised wildlife code.The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding anglers the definition for "invasive fish" has been added to the Wildlife Code of Missouri and affects what type of fish is allowed for use as live bait. by News Tribune Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri governor, first lady test positive for COVID-19 Gov. Mike Parson and first lady Teresa Parson, his wife, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. by Phillip Sitter Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 2:15pm

White House: Jefferson City, Cole County surpass Columbia, Boone County in new viral case activity Jefferson City and Cole County have risen recently in the statewide rankings of metro areas and counties' new coronavirus case activity — surpassing the areas' more-populated neighbors to the north, according to the latest federal report tracking case activity. by Phillip Sitter Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:10am

Fall Festival on tap at Governor's Mansion Gov. Mike Parson and first lady Teresa Parson will hold the third annual Parson Family Fall Festival on Oct. 3. by News Tribune Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:00am

Southeast Missouri counties seeing high number of cases Statewide, Missouri has reported 114,307 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 1,463 new cases reported Monday. The state cited 12 new deaths on Monday, bringing the total to 1,807. by JIM SALTER, Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2020 @ 12:50pm

State extends childcare benefit subsidy through December The Missouri Department of Social Services is extending full-time child care subsidy benefits for eligible school-age students who are not attending schools in person. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

State extends deadline for summer cooling assistance program Today is the first day of fall, but summer heating bills continue to pile up.Missourians now have until Oct. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri slides in health rankings, but signs point upward The state has been sliding down the health rankings for several decades, according to Dr. Randall Williams, director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Mizzou journalism school faculty criticize system president Fifteen faculty members signed a letter Monday to Mun Choi, who is also chancellor at the system's flagship Columbia campus. by Associated Press Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Truman VA offers free flu vaccinations for veterans Military veterans may receive free seasonal flu vaccinations during regularly scheduled appointments at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital primary care, specialty surgery, behavioral health and other specialty clinics, according to a news release. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 14 2020 @ 11:16pm

Visiting suspended at Jefferson City Correctional Center Two cases of COVID-19 among offenders at Jefferson City Correctional Center have prompted visiting at the prison to be suspended until further notice. by Phillip Sitter Published Sep. 14 2020 @ 3:10pm

Fulton's new rec center slated to open in spring Fulton's Parks and Recreation Department aims to open the city's new community recreation center — tentatively named the Legends Rec Plex — by spring 2021. by Helen Wilbers Published Sep. 12 2020 @ 10:25pm

Citations for 9 people who demonstrated near McCloskey home Nine protesters have been issued trespassing summonses for marching onto a private St. Louis street in June, a demonstration that prompted a couple to emerge from their home with guns to confront the demonstrators. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published Sep. 11 2020 @ 2:30pm

State Historical Society seeking time capsule submissions The State Historical Society of Missouri is working to develop a bicentennial time capsule with a goal to collect items that document Missouri's past, present and future — and the Historical Society is asking for the public's help with this project. by News Tribune Published Sep. 10 2020 @ 12:05am