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California Schools to split activities director position 3 ways for 2021-22 With longtime Moniteau County R-1 School District Athletic Director Rick Edwards set to retire following the school year, change is on the horizon for the position. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

New California mayor reacts to election victory California's newest mayor reacted to his election win last week, bringing to the table more new ideas he hopes to see implemented during his first term in office. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Chamber discusses Ham & Turkey returning fixtures, early changes The California Area Chamber of Commerce met for its regular monthly board meeting last Thursday, discussing some early planning for this year's Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

CPI touches base during busy April The California Progress, Inc. board of directors met Monday night, taking care of a number of housekeeping items in the wake of a busy month so far. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Board of aldermen certifies election results California citizens officially have their first new mayor in two decades following a special session of the city's board of aldermen Monday, when results from last Tuesday's election were certified. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Morgan County sheriff offering citizens academy Morgan County Sheriff Norman Dills will be hosting a seven-week citizens academy starting in June. Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

Health Center administrator: Vaccine clinic was a success Last week's mass vaccination clinic in Moniteau County can ultimately be chalked up as a success, Moniteau County Health Center administrator Andrea Kincaid said Monday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

New owners hit 'Reset' on California gym A California fitness destination is now sporting a new name and ownership. by Paula Tredway Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

The end of an era Monday's City of California Board of Aldermen meeting was the end of an era.It was the last regular board meeting outgoing mayor Norris Gerhart will preside over in his 20 years of public service. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

Open house back at Longfellow's this weekend Like many area businesses and organizations, Longfellow's Garden Center in Centertown was forced to put things on hold as a result of the coronavirus pandemic last year. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

Miller County overwhelmingly votes for law enforcement support The tax will provide funds for the Miller County Sheriff's Office to pay for operating expenses and law enforcement facilities' capital improvement projects. by Joe Gamm Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:40pm

Seaver, Bungart win Russellville school board seats Jenifer Seaver and Renee Bungart were elected to three-year terms on the Cole R-1 Board of Education in Tuesday's election. by Layne Stracener Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:30pm

Prairie Home, High Point voters select new school board members Voters in Moniteau and Cooper counties selected a pair of new school board candidates for the Prairie Home R-5 and High Point R-3 School Districts in Tuesday's election. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:25pm

Voters overwhelmingly approve Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection tax levy increase Russellville-area voters have overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, a tax levy increase for the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 9:05pm

California elects first new mayor in 20 years Rich Green emerged the victor in Tuesday's municipal election, according to the unofficial election results released by the Moniteau County Clerk's office Tuesday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 8:35pm

Lawsuit alleges Jefferson City business providing illegal sexual services A lawsuit from the Attorney General's Office has accused a Jefferson City business of providing illegal sexual services to customers under the guise that they are a legitimate massage therapy business. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 1:16pm

Russellville man suspected of DWI in wreck A Russellville man was arrested after a two vehicle injury accident Monday night in Moniteau County. by News Tribune Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:05am