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Buddy Pack program in danger

Despite the room being chilly, seven volunteers stood in an assembly line, packing beanie weenies, beefaroni, juice boxes, fruit cups, cereal and vanilla wafers for 899 Cole...

Mental health care spotlighted during sentencing

Missourians who support community mental health centers and their programs hope last week’s arguments about Alyssa Bustamante’s mental health treatment won’t...

Examining why there were no cameras in the courtroom

Most broadcast news reports last week noted that “cameras were not allowed in the courtroom” during the Alyssa Bustamante sentencing hearing.

Public defenders didn’t miss cameras in courtroom

No cameras or audio recorders were allowed during last week’s sentencing hearings in Cole County for Alyssa Bustamante, and her public defenders were happy with the lack of...

Miller County approves a $5.6 million budget

Last month, the Miller County Commission approved a projected budget for Miller County of just more than $5.6 million.

Three selected as queens for Beta Sigma Phi chapters

Jefferson City Beta Sigma Phi City Council sponsored a Valentine’s Queen’s Brunch at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club.

Parents can help ease teen’s pain from ended relationship

Breakups are emotionally draining, especially for teenagers who might be experiencing the end of a relationship for the first time. Parents can provide a solid support system for...

National Guard expands presence in social media

The Missouri National Guard is expanding its online presence by joining new social media sites.

Snapshot: Jessi Kempker, giving immunization her best shot

No one likes to get shots, and Jessi Kempker, RN, immunization coordinator for the Cole County Health Department, knows that firsthand.

Meta boy hurt in JC accident

A Meta boy, 2, was in critical condition Saturday afternoon at a Columbia hospital after he was hurt in a one-vehicle accident on U.S. 50 West in Jefferson City.

Boy hospitalized after wrecking pickup

A Fulton boy, 13, was listed as stable Saturday afternoon at a Columbia hospital, after he lost control of a vehicle on Callaway County Road 101, east of Fulton.

Blue Tigers Record 10 Top-10 Finishes at Iowa State Track & Field Classic

from:Lincoln University Of Missouri

The Lincoln women's indoor track & field team recorded 10 top-10 finishes at the Iowa State Track & Field Classic, held in Ames, Iowa from Thursday (Feb. 9) through...

Anderson Wins the 60-meter Hurdles at the Iowa State Classic

from:Lincoln University Of Missouri

Sabiel Anderson won the 60-meter hurdles, giving Lincoln one of its seven top-10 finishes at the Iowa State Track & Field Classic, held from Thursday (Feb. 9) through Saturday...

Emerson Scores 26, but the Gorillas Rally to Defeat the Blue Tigers

from:Lincoln University Of Missouri

The Lincoln women's basketball team led for much of the second half, but Pittsburg State rallied in the final minutes to defeat the Blue Tigers, 78-73, on Saturday (Feb. 11).

Blue Tigers Drop a 72-61 Decision at Pittsburg State

from:Lincoln University Of Missouri

Four Lincoln players scored in double-digits as the Blue Tigers fell to Pittsburg State, 72-61, on Saturday (Feb. 11).

Gov. Nixon announces more than $1.2 million to assist six local districts along the Missouri River to rebuild levees, roads and drainage systems

from:Missouri Governor Jay Nixon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Gov. Jay Nixon today announced $1,286,117 in community development block grants (CDBG) to six levee, drainage and road districts along the Missouri River to...

TJMS student's spirits bolstered by therapy dog

Scout’s thick, golden locks and her warm, soft body are a comfort to many students at Jefferson City's Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

College president: Linn State facing challenging times

Faced with almost constant changes in educational goals, budgets and students’ needs, Linn State Technical College President Don Claycomb said it seems as though “we...

Krech to chair 2012 United Way

The United Way of Central Missouri is now officially ready for 2012.

Two Mid-Missourians named to commissions

Gov. Jay Nixon has tabbed two Mid-Missourians to serve on state boards, if the state Senate approves their appointments — Kenny Jones and Winston Rutledge.

211 helps connect Missourians with help

Today is national 211 day, a day to heighten awareness that the simple phone number can give those in need access to more than 6,000 organizations that provide help.

Gov. Nixon announces record export numbers for Missouri in 2011

from:Missouri Governor Jay Nixon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Gov. Jay Nixon today announced that the $14.1 billion in Missouri exports in 2011 is a new state record, topping the last state record set in 2007.

Gov. Nixon makes board and commission appointments

from:Missouri Governor Jay Nixon

JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon today announced nominations to 18 boards and commissions. The nominees will be subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate, with the exception...

Gov. Nixon details 2012 Governor's Joplin Habitat Challenge to build 35 homes

from:Missouri Governor Jay Nixon

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - 35 homes. Seven teams. One mission. That was the message Gov. Jay Nixon shared in St. Louis today as he detailed the 2012 Governor's Joplin Habitat...

Unions, agencies collaborate for ‘The Way We Worked’

About a dozen union members worked together Monday morning setting up The Way We Worked exhibit at the National Churchill Museum in Fulton.

Gov. Nixon details 2012 Governor's Joplin Habitat Challenge to build 35 homes

from:Missouri Governor Jay Nixon

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - 35 homes. Seven teams. One mission. That was the message Gov. Jay Nixon shared in Kansas City today as he detailed the 2012 Governor's Joplin Habitat...

JC police investigate armed robbery

At about 9 p.m. Thursday night, Jefferson City Police Officers were dispatched to Sub Shop, located in the 1900 block of Missouri Boulevard, for a call of an armed robbery that...

Town hall meeting brings heroin abuse into the light

Since the beginning of the year, heroin has appeared in the news with increasing frequency — reports of overdoses, arrests linked to robberies and assaults with ties to the...

Campaign warns students of heroin danger

The Jefferson City Police Department is taking the lessons on the dangers of heroin into the schools.

Grand jury indicts woman on drug charges, including heroin

Indictments handed down from the Cole County Grand Jury this week included a Jefferson City resident who was taken into custody when police served a drug search warrant at her...

Zoning map proposed for annexation area

The Jefferson City Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a proposed zoning plan for what is now known as the Meadows by the Club annexation area.

Nixon proposes $40M for colleges

Lincoln University President Carolyn Mahoney said Gov. Jay Nixon’s plan to add $40 million to his higher education budget is a good thing.

Fresh look at LU beginnings

Adam Arenson grew up in San Diego and got his college education at Harvard and Yale.

Three holdups net man 12 years in prison

A Jefferson City man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to three counts of first-degree robbery.

Man charged for calling 911, reporting officer down

A Jefferson City man was being held Thursday afternoon in the Cole County Jail after fighting with another man earlier in the day and calling 911 to falsely report a police...

Pittsburg State Up Next for the Blue Tigers

from:Lincoln University Of Missouri

The Lincoln men's basketball team concludes a brief two-game road swing on Saturday (Feb. 11) when the Blue Tigers travel to Pittsburg State for a 3:30 p.m. CST contest.

Pittsburg State Up Next for the Blue Tigers

from:Lincoln University Of Missouri

The Lincoln men's basketball team concludes a brief two-game road swing on Saturday (Feb. 11) when the Blue Tigers travel to Pittsburg State for a 3:30 p.m. CST contest.

Mother charged 3 years after baby found in trunk

A central Missouri woman is charged with second-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse three years after her newborn baby’s body was found in the trunk of her car.

Blue Tigers Set to Take On No. 10 Pittsburg State

from:Lincoln University Of Missouri

Fresh off setting a program record for conference wins in a season, the Lincoln women's basketball team will try to continue its road dominance this Saturday (Feb. 11) when...

When could Alyssa go free?

After two long days of hearings, it took just 31⁄2 minutes for Alyssa Bustamante to apologize to Elizabeth Olten’s family for murdering Elizabeth 271⁄2 months...

Jefferson City to consider business license penalties

The city is looking at ways to address unlicensed businesses operating in the city by imposing a stiffer penalty.

Boys and Girls Club now serving dinner

The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City on Monday started extending its hours until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and now offers dinner and an evening snack to children.

South Callaway will let students play in two sports at same time

The South Callaway R-2 Board of Education voted 4-2 Wednesday night to allow high school students to participate in two school sports programs at the same time.

Landfill methane now generates electricity

Methane gas from the closed Fulton landfill is now burned to power a new $450,000 generator to create electricity.

Fulton Boy Scouts are Polar champions

Camping, first aid and tying knots are all skills associated with scouting.

Indoor Track Returns to Iowa State for Weekend Classic

from:Lincoln University Of Missouri

The Lincoln men's and women's indoor track & field teams continue their seasons this weekend as the Blue Tigers return to Ames, Iowa to compete in the Iowa State Track &...

Ridle's 20 Points Lead Lincoln As Blue Tigers Fall to Northwest Missouri

from:Lincoln University Of Missouri

Cedric Ridle, Jr. led Lincoln with 20 points, and two other Blue Tigers reached double digits in scoring, but the Lincoln men's basketball team dropped an 80-60 decision to...

Blue Tigers Defeat NWMSU, 82-67, For Record Seventh League Win

from:Lincoln University Of Missouri

Three Blue Tigers recorded double-doubles, helping the Lincoln women's basketball team set a program record for conference wins on Wednesday (Feb. 8) with an 82-67 win at...