Fulton Sun

Callabyte receives state broadband grant New state broadband grant funds aim to encourage connectivity and boost the economy. by Helen Wilbers Published Apr. 20 2020 @ 10:42pm

Another COVID-19 case reported in Callaway County The Callaway County Health Department reported an additional case of COVID-19 Sunday, breaking a ten day streak of no new cases. Published Apr. 21 2020 @ 12:00am

Chamber of Commerce offers video call tips The video conferencing software Zoom is having a heyday: With schools and workplaces closed, its popularity has multiplied exponentially. by Helen Wilbers Published Apr. 20 2020 @ 10:45pm

Missouri plans further $47 million in state spending restrictions Missouri's state government will have tens of millions of dollars of additional funding restricted, on top of the $180 million in restrictions announced earlier this month, Gov. Mike Parson said Monday. by Phillip Sitter Published Apr. 20 2020 @ 3:45pm

Kith and Kin: Robyn Frame Callaway County-native Robyn Frame, 60, is retiring this year from her job as kindergarten teacher at Bartley Elementary School. by Olivia Garrett Published Apr. 20 2020 @ 10:47pm

Latest News

Talks drag on $450B virus aid for small business, hospitals WASHINGTON (AP) — Late-stage negotiations in Washington on a new $450 billion coronavirus aid package dragged past Monday's hoped-for deadline, but the Trump administration and key lawmakers insisted a final pact is within reach. by Associated Press Published Apr. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Reports suggest many may have had coronavirus with no symptoms A flood of new research suggests far more people have had the coronavirus without any symptoms, although critics question the reliability of the testing involved. by Associated Press Published Apr. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Some US producers, states reopening amid political pressure Boeing and at least one other U.S. heavy-equipment manufacturer resumed production and some states rolled out aggressive reopening plans Monday, despite nationwide concerns there is not enough testing yet to keep the coronavirus from rebounding. by Associated Press Published Apr. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Local News

Williamsburg woman arrested for drug possession The Callaway County Sheriff's Office arrested a Williamsburg woman for durg possession Thursday. by Fulton Sun staff report Published Apr. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Callaway County flattens the curve As of Saturday, it had been 10 days since the Callaway County Health Department received a report of a new COVID-19 case. by Helen Wilbers Published Apr. 18 2020 @ 6:22pm

Nationwide convalescent plasma trial seeks donors Nearby hospital MU Health Care is joining a nationwide clinical trial to test a potential treatment for COVID-19. It's an opportunity for Callaway County residents who've had and recovered from COVID-19 to help those who are still ill and aid the international effort to fight the disease. by Helen Wilbers Published Apr. 18 2020 @ 6:20pm

Education

Fulton Public School educators share shutdown highs, lows Local educators have seen the many ways COVID-19 has impacted the community. During a Fulton Public Schools Board of Education meeting Wednesday, administrators shared stories, walking the board through how the district has handled the shutdown so far. by Olivia Garrett Published Apr. 18 2020 @ 6:15pm

Grades and grads: Fulton Public Schools addresses more details of closure Grades, graduation and strategies to handle the COVID-19 shutdown were discussed Wednesday during the Fulton Public Schools Board of Education's April virtual meeting. by Olivia Garrett Published Apr. 16 2020 @ 8:07pm

Area residents celebrate high school seniors The Class of 2020 might not get to walk the stage, shake the principal's hand and turn their tassels — but Callawegians are making sure this year's seniors feel the love anyway. by Helen Wilbers Published Apr. 16 2020 @ 8:04pm

Sports

No major hangups in NFL's draft test run The NFL's practice draft Monday to test technology and communications for the real thing beginning Thursday night had no major hangups. by Associated Press Published Apr. 21 2020 @ 12:25am

Supreme Court won't send St. Louis to arbitration with Rams The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition from the Los Angeles Rams to send a lawsuit regarding their relocation from St. Louis into arbitration. by Associated Press Published Apr. 21 2020 @ 12:20am

Texas, Florida eager for NASCAR to rev engines The race is on among states willing to be the first to host NASCAR races without fans. by Associated Press Published Apr. 21 2020 @ 12:15am

Features

Jamestown veteran helped maintain aircraft used to escort bombers in WWII A 23-year-old Amil Vernon Wittenberger was living in Jamestown and working for the Missouri Highway Department when he received some sage advice from a supervisor who believed the United States would soon be drawn into World War II — voluntarily enlist and have some choice in the direction of your military career. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Apr. 19 2020 @ 11:34pm

Stay Home MidMo: Your guide to pass the time during COVID-19 As many of us hunker down in our homes to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, some may be starting to go a little stir crazy. The News Tribune wants to help guide you to the many options available for how to pass the time enjoyably. by Madeleine Leroux Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 11:00am

Nantz adjusting to not calling Final Four, Masters Jim Nantz couldn't figure out why he was getting text messages from friends about the 1986 Masters, unaware it was the first of eight Masters being shown during a second week in April unlike any other. That was his first Masters for CBS Sports. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2020 @ 12:35am

More Latest News