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Callaway memories 125 years ago, 1895 Fulton Weekly TelegraphMokane Herald: It is said that the railroad company will build a freight and warehouse depot at Mokane. Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 9:05pm

Getting to the root of invasive plant problem Roxie Campbell, park naturalist at Rock Bridge State Park, taught a class on identifying and fighting invasive plants Saturday for Graham Cave State Park. by Helen Wilbers Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 6:29pm

Twillman Feed owner wins Settler's Award The Settlers Award is presented each year at the supper to someone who has contributed to the Callaway County community but was not born in the county. This year it was presented to the owner of Twillman Feed Service. by Helen Wilbers Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 6:25pm

MU Extension to host class on backgrounding The University of Missouri Extension is hosting a class on backgrounding at the Callaway Extension Office on March 19. by Olivia Garrett Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 6:22pm

Callaway memories 125 years ago, 1895 Fulton Weekly TelegraphMokane Herald: It is said that the railroad company will build a freight and warehouse depot at Mokane. Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Callaway County employee of the month: Derinda Kelley Derinda Kelley has worked as a corrections officer at the Callaway County Jail for 15 years. Kelley is helpful, courteous and dedicated to her work. Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

New Bloomfield 4-day school week survives divisive second vote Residents concerned about plans to transition to a four-day school week in New Bloomfield showed up to Thursday's board meeting to voice opposition, and a second vote on the calendar threatened to derail the district's plans. by Olivia Garrett Published Feb. 21 2020 @ 11:14pm

Missourians push to reinstate low-income housing tax credits As Missouri lawmakers again offer legislation that would limit the amount of the credits that may be authorized, supporters of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit statewide match wrote a letter asking lawmakers to support the plan. by Joe Gamm Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 8:50pm

Plots are available for rent at the community garden in Holts Summit Holts Summit's community garden is transitioning to a rent-a-plot system. by Olivia Garrett Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 8:45pm

WWU talk to focus on sports, race and African-American baseball leagues Bob Kendrick is coming to William Woods University on Monday to share the history of segregated professional baseball and the connection between sports, race and diversity. by Olivia Garrett Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 8:43pm

Stick a fork in cancer The American Cancer Society has partnered with three Callaway County restaurants that will donate at least 10 percent of their sales on one or more days during the week of Feb. 24-29. Funds raised will further life-saving research and provide services to those facing cancer. by Helen Wilbers Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 8:40pm

Fulton Medical Center brings in new administrators The new CEO and CFO at Fulton Medical Center bring combined decades of experience in the hospital industry. by Helen Wilbers Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 8:37pm

New colobus monkey makes debut at St. Louis Zoo The St. Louis Zoo has a new resident, and boy is he cute. by JIM SALTER, Associated Press Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 12:44pm

New enforcement operation focuses on meth trafficking hubs Federal authorities are targeting methamphetamine "transportation hubs" around the country in an effort to block the distribution of the highly addictive drug, officials announced Thursday. by KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 12:43pm

Missouri Senate backs tax break for long-term care savings The Missouri Senate passed legislation Thursday that would provide a new tax incentive for people to save money for long-term care expenses of the chronically ill. Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 12:40pm

Dealer who sold weapon used in killing to stop selling guns A firearms dealer who sold a gun used in a deadly Kansas City shooting will stop selling guns as part of a settlement with the parents of the victim. by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 10:17am

Remains identified as those of missing Missouri man Human remains found in a rural area of southeast Missouri have been identified as those of a man reported missing in late January. Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 8:54am

Bloomberg, Sanders under attack at Democrats' Nevada debate LAS VEGAS (AP) — From the opening bell, Democrats unleashed an aggressive verbal assault on New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised new questions about Bernie Sanders' take-no-prisoners politics in a contentious debate Wednesday night that threatened to scramble even further the party's urgent quest to defeat President Donald Trump. Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

UK employers fear worker shortages in new immigration plan LONDON (AP) — Vegetables rotting in the fields, food going unprocessed, the elderly and disabled left without care. Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

US judge sides with migrants in case against Border Patrol PHOENIX (AP) — Conditions at most Border Patrol facilities in Arizona are punitive and unconstitutional, a U. Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Court: Florida can't bar felons from vote over fines, fees TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida cannot, for now, bar felons who served their time from registering to vote simply because they have failed to pay all fines and fees stemming from their cases, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

CAFO legal battles continue in Cole County court The legal battle over a state law seeking to shield large farms in Missouri from stringent local health rules continues in Cole County Court. by Jeff Haldiman Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Stephen Foutes named director of Missouri Division of Tourism The Missouri Tourism Commission has named a new director for the Missouri Division of Tourism.Stephen Foutes will oversee the state's marketing efforts to attract visitors to Missouri. by News Tribune Published Feb. 20 2020 @ 12:05am