Bio
Rick Brown is an online editor for Central Missouri Newspapers Inc., which includes the Jefferson City News Tribune, Fulton Sun and California Democrat.
Recent stories by Rick Brown
State honoree 'passionate' about creating job opportunities
Kara Berlin-Bates removes barriers for inmates as they're released from prison and return to civilian life, as well as assisting disabled individuals seeking employment.
In recognition of her work, sh...
October 22, 2021
Missouri's statewide 'ShakeOut'
earthquake drill set
Registration is open in Missouri for this year's Great Central U.S. "ShakeOut" earthquake drill set for Oct. 21.
More than 320,000 people are already registered for this year's drill, which is designe...
September 30, 2021
Proposal would increase Mark Twain campground fees
Recreation managers at Mark Twain National Forest are seeking the public's comments on a proposal to change the recreation fees at the forest.
The proposed adjustments will ensure the fees remain comp...
August 6, 2021
Tax levy fails in Mari-Osa Fire Protection District
Voters in the Mari-Osa Fire Protection District rejected a proposal Tuesday to establish a property tax levy of up to 30 cents per $100 assessed valuation to fund firefighting operations.
The d...
April 5, 2017
Continuing heavy rains push local river levels up
Missouri is under a state of emergency in anticipation of additional flooding as storm systems continue to strike the state through Memorial Day weekend. State and federal agencies are actively monito...
May 27, 2016
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