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Protesters return to streets as Trump decries 'lowlifes' Undeterred by curfews, protesters streamed back into the nation's streets Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump pressed governors to put down the violence set off by George Floyd's death and demanded New York call up the National Guard to stop the "lowlifes and losers. Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

Curfews, pandemic test voters in primaries held amid unrest Voters navigated curfews and health concerns in a slate of primary contests Tuesday that tested the nation's ability to host elections amid dueling crises and moved Joe Biden closer to formally clinching the Democratic presidential nomination. by the Associated Press Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

Protests in top 25 virus hotspots ignite fears of contagion As demonstrators flooded streets across America to decry the killing of George Floyd, public health experts watched in alarm — the close proximity of protesters and their failures in many cases to wear masks, along with the police using tear gas, could fuel new transmissions of the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

Tensions mar Paris protest as Floyd outrage goes global PARIS (AP) — Tear gas choked Paris streets as riot police faced off with protesters setting fires Tuesday amid growing global outrage over George Floyd's death in the United States, racial injustice and heavy-handed police tactics around the world. Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

Fulton man arrested on drug charges A Fulton man was charged Sunday with possession of a controlled substance and delivery/manufacture of an imitation controlled substance. by Fulton Sun staff report Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

Please brake for the little ones This time of the year, all wild life is buzzing with activity. My husband, David, and I are out almost every day riding and taking pictures of all the excitement. Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

Reduce food waste to save money To the Fulton SunWith the COVID-19 pandemic causing disruptions in the food supply chain, it’s more important than ever to reduce food waste, a University of Missouri Extension food safety specialist said. Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

Being outdoors brings benefits By Peter SutterSome time ago, I read an article in Signs of the Times magazine by Darren Morton about the benefits of “green spaces. Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

Fulton, Holts Summit libraries to reopen The next phase of the Daniel Boone Regional Library’s reopening plan begins today, when all buildings reopen with limited hours and services, and some bookmobile stops resume. by To the Fulton Sun Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

Callaway County and area election results for June 2, 2020 Here is Fulton Sun coverage of election results in Callaway and other Mid-Missouri counties. Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 11:55pm

School board members elected in Callaway County districts Many faces — some familiar, some new — will be joining and returning to Callaway County's school boards following Tuesday's municipal election. by Helen Wilbers & Olivia Garrett Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 10:30pm

Washington unseats Moore for Fulton's Ward 4 Familiar faces will continue to fill the Fulton City Council following Tuesday's election — with a notable exception. by Helen Wilbers & Olivia Garrett Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 10:30pm

Voters approve propositions in Callaway County Fulton voters passed a proposed city of Fulton use tax during Tuesday's election. Other ballot propositions in Callaway County fared well too. by Helen Wilbers Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 10:00pm

Son of retired local judge promoted to colonel To the Fulton SunThis week, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute bids farewell to Col. Ned C. Holt, ASPI’s U. Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 9:05pm

Missouri Gov. Parson on civil unrest: 'We're going to put an end to it' Gov. Mike Parson is calling up more than 1,000 Missouri National Guard troops to help support the Missouri Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies. by Phillip Sitter Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 7:00pm

Fulton Street Fair called off due to COVID-19 Fulton Street Fair committee members voted Monday to cancel the 2020 fair, planned for June 26-27. by Helen Wilbers Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 1:15pm

Police: 4 St. Louis officers hit by gunfire during protests Protests that began peacefully over the death of George Floyd turned violent in the St. Louis area, where four police officers were shot in the city and separately a suspect was shot and gravely wounded after allegedly shooting at a St. Louis County officer. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 9:28am

Applications for Callaway CARES Act funds opening Locals may soon apply for $5.2 million in CARES Act funds being distributed through the county. by Helen Wilbers Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Medical examiner: Floyd's heart stopped while restrained MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A medical examiner on Monday classified George Floyd's death as a homicide, saying his heart stopped as police restrained him and compressed his neck, in a widely seen video that has sparked protests across the nation. by Associated Press Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump threatens military force against protesters WASHINGTON (AP) — Wielding extraordinary federal authority, President Donald Trump threatened the nation's governors Monday that he would deploy the military to states if they did not stamp out violent protests over police brutality that have roiled the nation over the past week. Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Kith and Kin: Theresa Oberlag Theresa Oberlag, 52, has lived in Callaway County her whole life. by Olivia Garrett Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 11:59pm

Central, Callaway banks to finance rec center project Two local banks will help finance Fulton's $8.89 million new recreation center. by Helen Wilbers Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 11:57pm

George Floyd's brother pleads for peace George Floyd's brother pleaded for peace in the streets Monday, saying destruction is "not going to bring my brother back at all," while President Donald Trump said most of the nation's governors are "weak" for not cracking down harder on the lawlessness that has convulsed cities from coast to coast. by Associated Press Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 2:35pm