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State to host hiring event Wednesday State government will be looking to fill out its ranks with a hiring event Wednesday afternoon at Capital Mall in Jefferson City.The four-hour event will feature about 14 state agencies discussing ope... April 9, 2023

Lawn care webinars slated University of Missouri Extension is offering a three-part Zoom webinar on lawn care this month.The three Thursday sessions -- from 6-7 p.m. March 9, 16 and 23 -- will offer science-based information t... March 7, 2023

Holts Summit man charged with graffiti offense A Holts Summit man faces property damage charges in Cole County after an incident last week.Landen Talbert, 20, was charged with one count each of first-degree and second-degree property damage.A Cole... February 28, 2023

Missouri program allows adults to earn high school diploma free online A new program will allow Missourians who didn't finish high school to earn a diploma online for free.The Missouri Workforce Diploma Program, through the passage of Senate Bill 718 in 2022, allows ... January 26, 2023

State of Judiciary set for Feb. 8 With the governor's State of the State delivered, it's time for Missouri's judiciary to address the state.Chief Justice Paul Wilson of the Missouri Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver th... January 24, 2023

Pesticide applicator training offered The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Department of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides.Agricultural producers needi... January 10, 2023

Jefferson City crash injures four A three-vehicle crash injured four people Tuesday afternoon in Jefferson City.According to a Jefferson City Police Department news release, 72-year-old Dennis Seidner, of Holts Summit, about 3:26 p.m.... January 4, 2023

News Tribune staff selects top Jefferson City stories from 2022 It seems like all generations face challenging times.But working together, they manage to cross hurdles and persevere.This year is no different. Jefferson City and surrounding communities stood witnes... January 1, 2023

Readers tab bar shooting as top story of 2022 As we look back on 2022, many challenges and opportunities arose for the Capital City.But readers agree certain issues and events resonated more than others. From Dec. 9-28, the News Tribune asked rea... January 1, 2023

News Tribune staff selects Top 10 feel good stories for 2022 Each year, News Tribune staff members vote on which of their stories reached them emotionally.Reporters discovered the joy of a 96-year-old cowboy, who got one last ride.They shared the pain of losing... December 25, 2022

Missouri NAACP to host virtual event today The Missouri chapter of NAACP will host an online event today to discuss ways to make Missouri a safer place to live and to improve the quality of life for all Missourians.The virtual event, which is ... November 16, 2022

MU men to host SIU-Edwardsville The Missouri Tigers’ busy start to the men’s basketball season continues tonight when they host SIU-Edwardsville at Mizzou Arena.Game time between the Tigers (3-0) and Cougars (1-1) is 7 p... November 15, 2022

Columbia man hurt in sideswipe accident A Columbia man was treated for minor injuries Sunday after being sideswiped in Callaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Carl Brizendine, 52, of Columbia, was driving a 2022 Mitsubishi... November 8, 2022

Tuesday Mid-Mo wrecks cause injuries A Chamois man was moderately injured Tuesday morning after striking a deer on his motorcycle in Osage County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.Kevin Schaperclaus, 56, was driv... November 3, 2022

Luetkemeyer spends millions on re-election bid Republican incumbent Blaine Luetkemeyer's campaign has more than $2.5 million on hand as the candidates for Missouri's 3rd Congressional District enter the last leg of the race.Luetkemeyer&#39... October 19, 2022

JC Schools Board to tackle policy updates, STEM school plans The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will meet Thursday night to discuss policy updates and the process for making a STEM school within the district.The policy committee met earlier t... October 19, 2022

Pickup, tractor collide injuring two Two men were injured Wednesday when a tractor and pickup collided while crossing a bridge in Callaway County.Kevin Horstman, 60, of Mokane, was eastbound on Missouri 94 east of Mokane on a John Deere ... October 7, 2022

State historic society collecting items for Route 66 centennial The famous Route 66 will celebrate its centennial in 2026, and in preparation, the State Historical Society of Missouri is looking to collect items preserving the road's history within the state.E... September 22, 2022

Central Missouri man accused of assault, carjacking A man with ties to the Eugene area and who was wanted by the Camden County Sheriff's Department in connection with a carjacking that took place last week was caught Tuesday morning.A Camden County... September 22, 2022

State parks hosting veterans event Missouri State Parks will host a veterans event aimed at helping to prevent veterans suicides.Roaring River State Park is hosting Charlie 22 Outdoors for Operation Roaring River from Oct. 2-5. Charlie... September 20, 2022

Nature photography class coming to Runge Nature Center The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will have a morning session later this month with local photographer and MDC staff volunteer, Dan Bernskoetter, to learn tips and tricks on capturing the ... September 19, 2022

Hunters asked to participate in fall bowhunters survey The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking hunters to help monitor the state's terrestrial wildlife populations by reporting sightings through the Bowhunter Observation Survey. MDC has co... September 3, 2022

Two injured in Callaway County crash Two men were injured in a Callaway County crash Saturday.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Charles Head, 43, of York, South Carolina, was driving a Chevy Cruze eastbound on Interstate 70 with ... August 22, 2022

Pressey back with Missouri basketball program as graduate assistant COLUMBIA -- After nearly a decade, Phil Pressey is back with the Missouri men's basketball program. Missouri announced Friday that Pressey will serve as a graduate assistant on the coaching staff unde... June 25, 2022

Woman accused of killing husband sentenced to 16 years in prison A woman found guilty to shooting and killing her husband in Montgomery County in 2017 was sentenced to 16 years in prison.During a hearing Monday afternoon, Boone County Judge Kevin Crane sentenced Ly... January 25, 2022

Missouri men look to fix road woes at Mississippi The Missouri Tigers men’s basketball team will play the first of two straight road games tonight at Mississippi.Game time between the Tigers (7-9 overall, 1-3 SEC) and Rebels (9-7, 1-3) is 6 p.m... January 18, 2022

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