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California extends school closure through May 4 California public schools will remain closed until May 4. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 3 2020 @ 10:40am

Mid-Missouri coronavirus-related school closings, announcements The following are Mid-Missouri school cancellations and announcements related to the coronavirus outbreak. Published Apr. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

2 arrested following pursuit Two people were arrested Wednesday following a pursuit with law officers ending in Moniteau County. Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 5:56am

St. Mary's hospitals seek donations as pandemic deepens As the coronavirus spreads through Central Missouri, SSM Health St. Mary's hospitals in Jefferson City and Mexico are trying to stock up on in-demand supplies. by Joe Gamm Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:55am

Subsidized child care to receive payments The Missouri Department of Social Services is making additional changes to support Child Care Subsidy Program providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

2 children injured in Tuesday crash Two children from California were injured in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Moniteau County.Missouri Highway Patrol reports show the crash occurred at 8:45 p. by News Tribune Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

Social Security, Supplemental Security Income payments to continue Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

Missouri coronavirus cases spike; unclear if it's a hot spot Coronavirus cases in Missouri are rising at an alarming rate, but health experts said Wednesday it's too soon to know if the state is emerging as one of the next hot spots for the pandemic. by JIM SALTER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 3:31pm

Burgers' Smokehouse responds to COVID-19 Burgers' Smokehouse has closed the doors to its Factory Country Store until May 4 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, but the factory will remain open for business as usual. by Paula Tredway Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Daycare providers stay the course amid pandemic As cases of coronavirus continue to spread in Mid-Missouri, most of California's child care centers are open and are taking preventative measures to ensure their children's and employees' safety. by Paula Tredway Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

California facilities aim to protect seniors from pandemic The ripple effect of coronavirus on Mid-Missouri's senior population has been one of the quickest products of its already rapid spread. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

More Missourians seeking mental health help amid COVID-19 fears As Missourians deal with the effects of social distancing and job loss driven by the new coronavirus, mental health crisis centers and hotlines said more people are calling for help. by Brendan Crowley, For the Democrat Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

4-H goes digital With schools closing around the area and social distancing being recommended nationwide, Missouri 4-H has decided to offer virtual learning activities to all youth. by Paula Tredway Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

California Care residents see special visitors California Care Center residents had special visitors from St. Paul's Daycare last week. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Business buys Longfellow's Garden Center All-n-One Outdoor Solutions in Jefferson City acquired Longfellow's Garden Center and United Landscape Design and Neihart's Nursery in March. by Nicole Roberts Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Ambulance board discusses COVID-19 procedures The Mid-Mo Ambulance District Board of Directors held a special meeting via conference call March 24 to discuss its procedures for protecting patients and district employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Spire suspending shutoffs, enacting rate change this month Spire Missouri, Inc. will temporarily suspend natural gas service disconnections for residential or commercial customers, and will also waive any late payment charges. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Parson appoints Oerly as assessor Gov. Mike Parson appointed Marcy Oerly as Moniteau County Assessor last Wednesday morning.Oerly has resided in the county for 30 years with her husband, Mark Oerly, a veterinarian at California Veterinary Clinic. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri State Parks modifies operations to address overcrowding Out of an abundance of caution and in response to recent events, Missouri State Parks will modify operations at five state parks to address overcrowding and concerns regarding public safety. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:00am

Economic development aid network being deployed The Missouri Department of Economic Development has activated a statewide network of more than 400 economic development groups to offer assistance to employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. by Phillip Sitter Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Gov. Parson appoints Western District Appeals judge Gov. Mike Parson has appointed a new judge to the state appeals court district that has jurisdiction over much of Mid-Missouri. Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Conservation department accepting cost-share grant applications The Missouri Department of Conservation is taking applications for its annual cost-share grants to assist government entities and nonprofit groups with management, improvement, and conservation of trees and forests on public land. by News Tribune Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Woman injured in Morgan County crash A Versailles woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Morgan County.Missouri Highway Patrol reports state the crash occurred at 1:30 p. by News Tribune Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:05am