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Callaway County warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at funeral The Callaway County Health Department is warning of a potential mass COVID-19 exposure event during a recent funeral. by Helen Wilbers Published Sep. 25 2020 @ 10:50am

Callaway County court employee tests positive for COVID-19 Due to a positive COVID-19 test of a court employee, the Callaway County Circuit Court will be reducing the number of people coming into the courthouse in Fulton. by Fulton Sun staff Published Sep. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Fire department awarded grant Fulton has been awarded a $139,945 federal grant that will go toward new radios for the Fulton Fire Department. by Olivia Garrett Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 7:12pm

Fulton receives clean 2019 audit Fulton received a clean, "unmodified" opinion on its 2019 audit. by Helen Wilbers Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 7:10pm

Senior center loses, adds board members The Callaway Senior Center shake-up continued Thursday with the resignation of board secretary Bonnie Mann, the removal of Diane Watson as board president and the appointment of several new board members during a meeting. by Helen Wilbers Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 7:06pm

Virtual presentation educates on affordable housing solution Central Missouri Community Action's Safe and Affordable Housing Taskforce hosted a webinar Thursday afternoon during which Callaway County community members could learn from the Columbia Community Land Trust. by Olivia Garrett Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 7:02pm

2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. by Associated Press Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice "Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor" became a rallying cry this summer, emblazoned on T-shirts worn by celebrities and sports stars while protesters filled the streets demanding police accountability. by the Associated Press Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

US experts vow 'no cutting corners' as vaccine tests expand A huge international study of a COVID-19 vaccine that aims to work with just one dose is getting underway as top U.S. health officials sought Wednesday to assure a skeptical Congress and public that they can trust any shots the government ultimately approves. Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

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

Fulton NAACP hosts voter registration drive The Fulton NAACP is working to ensure as many qualified voters are registered as possible. The NAACP set up a booth Wednesday at the Fulton Farmers Market and also plans to be at the farmers market Saturday. by Helen Wilbers Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 7:33pm

Community hears from One Read author Amor Towles Amor Towles, author of the Daniel Boone Regional Library's One Read selection "A Gentleman in Moscow" joined the library in a virtual presentation Tuesday evening. by Olivia Garrett Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 7:30pm

City recycling programs safe for now Following protestations from residents, the City of Fulton is considering alternatives to ending its three recycling programs. by Helen Wilbers Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 7:27pm

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

1 officer indicted in Breonna Taylor case; not for her death A Kentucky grand jury on Wednesday indicted a single former police officer for shooting into neighboring apartments but did not move forward with charges against any officers for their role in Breonna Taylor's death. by Associated Press Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:55pm

Holts Summit sewer project continues at Nieman, Halifax roads Holts Summit's project to update and connect its sewer system to Jefferson City continued Tuesday at the intersection of Nieman and Halifax roads, where crews worked with an uncovered pit unearthing the road and locating utility lines. by India Garrish Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:20am

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

With 95% homes hit, feds say no need for census extension With the number of U.S. households counted topping 95 percent, there is no reason for a judge to order the U.S. Census Bureau to extend by a month the head count of every U.S. resident, government attorneys said in court papers Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

House easily passes stopgap funding bill, averting shutdown In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout. Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

'Unfathomable': US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000 The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus topped 200,000 Tuesday, by far the highest in the world, hitting the once-unimaginable threshold six weeks before an election that is certain to be a referendum in part on President Donald Trump's handling of the crisis. by the Associated Press Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Grappling with a weakened economy and the Middle East's worst coronavirus outbreak, Iran's president delivered a defiant and fiery speech Tuesday to the U. by Associated Press Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

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

Planning for the future of Cedar Creek By Olivia [email protected] Creek in Callaway County is at the northern edge of the Mark Twain National Forest’s territory. Published Sep. 22 2020 @ 9:05pm