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California Police Department hit with misconduct allegations After noticing some concerning habits in the California Police Department's evidence handling process and the integrity of its leadership, a group of officers say they tried to escalate their concerns about the department's operations to their leaders in the agency and the city of California. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 3:07pm

City hires consultant, special counsel for CPD review In a special session Monday night, the California Board of Aldermen approved ordinances bringing in a consultant and special counsel to assist with a comprehensive review and inquiry into the operations of the California Police Department. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County records 6th COVID-19 death this week Moniteau County reported another death of a resident due to the coronavirus Thursday morning. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 10:15am

Oak Street Business District prepares for new year After a busy 2020, members of the Oak Street Business District have their sights set on another productive year. by Paula Tredway Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County Sheriff reviews 2020 stats Moniteau County Sheriff Tony Wheatley reported Monday the office's stats for the past year.The vast majority of crimes with stats tabulated by the sheriff's office in 2020 decreased in frequency compared to the previous year in 2019. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

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Maintenance work will reduce lanes of US 54 in Camden County Missouri Department of Transportation crews will work to cut brush along the bluffs that line U.S. 54 in the Macks Creek area this week. Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:00am

School early dismissals and weather-related announcements for Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 Here are Mid-Missouri school and weather-related announcements for Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 11:37am

Snow forecast through Friday evening across Mid-Missouri The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 9 p.m. and predicted 1-3 inches of snowfall in Central Missouri, with winds gusting up to 35 mph. Today's high temperature is expected be at 33 degrees, but wind chill values could reach as low as 17 degrees. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 5:05am

Local News

Traffic stops lead to drug arrests in Moniteau County Two traffic stops Tuesday led to two arrests for illegal drugs in Moniteau County.In one incident, deputies were on routine patrol when they reported seeing a speeding vehicle heading south on Missouri 5 just outside Tipton, according to Moniteau County Sheriff's Department reports. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County reports 4 more COVID deaths Moniteau County reported four new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 11:05am

Education

Apply for Youth in Agricultural scholarship by Feb 1 deadline The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2021. by the Fulton Sun Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

CES raises more than $2,000 through Circle of Sharing California Elementary School recently wrapped up another successful iteration of its annual Circle of Sharing, raising more than $2,000. by Paula Tredway Published Jan. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

Sports

Pintos earn big win in opening round of California girls tournament The California Pintos girls basketball team (5-4) rolled to a big 69-37 win over the Fulton Hornets in the first round of the California girls basketball tournament Jan. by Kevin Labotka Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Pintos come back to beat Russellville in final seconds The California Pintos boys basketball team (2-7) came back in the final seconds to win its second game in a row 56-55 over the Russellville Indians (3-6) during the Pintos’ senior night Jan. by Kevin Labotka Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Dunnaway reflects on state cross country appearance A Pinto cross country runner's memories of competing at the highest level in the state meet a couple months ago will surely be helpful as he looks to repeat the feat in his senior year next fall. by Kevin Labotka Published Jan. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

Features

Local veteran served with Missouri National Guard in Persian Gulf War Matt Fife has many memories to reflect upon from his time with the Missouri National Guard, which spanned more than a quarter-century and included service as an enlisted soldier and an officer. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Late WWII veteran served as bombardier aboard B-24 Liberator in China Howard Ewing Wyss was raised the last of five children on a small farm near Russellville in Moniteau County. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

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