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California man seriously injured in motorcycle crash A Mid-Missouri motorcyclist was seriously injured Saturday in a Cole County crash, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.Zachery Parks-Wagner, 32, of California, was driving a 2017... September 26, 2022

Scope of Missouri Legislature's special session under consideration A pair of agriculture bills before the Missouri General Assembly contain provisions outside the governor's call for the special session, but the scope may be expanding.The bills -- SB 8 in the Sen... September 21, 2022

Community serves up chicken dinner to thank first responders Fire trucks, police cruisers and ambulances helped fill the American Legion Post 5 parking lot in Jefferson City on Sunday.Inside, Operation Bugle Boy and community volunteers were treating area first... September 5, 2022

State seeking input on small business COVID-19 aid program The Missouri Department of Economic Development is seeking public input before dispersing $10 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds on small businesses.The department unveiled draft guidelines for ... September 3, 2022

Missouri preparing for increase in student financial aid awards The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development is preparing for an increase in the number of college students receiving state financial aid this year.Legislative changes to the ... August 31, 2022

Amateur cyclists ride to Hermann for Alzheimer’s awareness With a big move coming up, Christa Roehl was unsure she'd be able to participate in the annual Jefferson City Walk to End Alzheimer's as she's done for the past six years.She decided to bi... August 29, 2022

Corrections: Missouri prison population declining, staffing improving Missouri's prison population has dipped slightly during the past two years, settling at around 23,000 offenders.Following changes to the state's criminal code five years ago, the number of inc... August 28, 2022

State launches mental health helpline for Missouri farmers Missouri has a new mental health helpline for one of its most distressed populations: farmers and ranchers.The Missouri Department of Agriculture on Monday launched the AgriStress Helpline, a free, co... August 9, 2022

Jefferson City woman finds outpouring of support in battle with cancer A cancer diagnosis is never easy.Sandi Cole is experiencing hers surrounded by an outpouring of love from family and friends.That makes it easier."I just can't even say enough how much people... August 8, 2022

Lincoln University's new chief of staff settling in <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L23Jq-lcOVo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... August 7, 2022

Drought conditions persist in Missouri Recent downpours weren't enough to end Missouri's summer drought, but state and federal agencies are deploying solutions to mitigate its effects.A new drought map from the U.S. Drought Monitor... August 5, 2022

Housing partnership to benefit Lincoln University, State Tech A new housing partnership between Lincoln University and State Technical College of Missouri is a win-win, the institutions say.Lincoln is in the process of bringing Tull Hall, one of its nine residen... August 4, 2022

Luetkemeyer, Mann win 3rd District races Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer and Democrat Bethany Mann won their primary elections Tuesday for Missouri's 3rd Congressional District.Luetkemeyer and Mann will face each other ... August 3, 2022

Bernskoetter holds on to Missouri Senate seat; Fitzwater becomes Republican nominee for 10th District Republican incumbent Mike Bernskoetter is heading back to the state Senate after winning re-election Tuesday with 55.5 percent of the vote.Voters in the 6th Senate District retained the first-term sen... August 3, 2022

Missouri suspends some drought restrictions As flash flooding struck the St. Louis area Tuesday morning, state regulators lifted restrictions to combat drought conditions in southern and central Missouri.With 75 percent of the state experiencin... July 27, 2022

DESE taps Lincoln University professor to help with literacy A Lincoln University professor will help shape literacy education in Missouri.Adria Waters, an LU assistant professor of education, was selected to be an Early Literacy Fellow by the Missouri Departme... July 26, 2022

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Rare WWII planes stop in Jefferson City, attract enthusiasts Four rare World War II planes touched down Monday in Jefferson City, attracting area enthusiasts to Jefferson City Memorial Airport for a look."They're beautiful airplanes," said Paul Ro... July 26, 2022

Jefferson City woman injured in Moniteau County crash A Jefferson City woman was moderately injured in a Moniteau County crash Saturday, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report.Yolanda Blandford Paton, 65, of Jefferson City, was driving a 200... July 25, 2022

District 6 incumbent has outraised, outspent challenger The incumbent for Missouri's 6th Senate District has more than 66 times the amount of cash on hand as his challenger, according to the most recent filings with the Missouri Ethics Commission.Repub... July 24, 2022

Gap between college costs, financial aid growing, study finds Ninety-two percent of Missouri's $30,000 median income is required for someone to attend the state's four-year institutions of higher education full time."As a result, students and famili... July 23, 2022

With 75% of state in drought, Parson issues executive order There’s little to no grass for livestock in southern Missouri.Farmers are culling their herds to send to market while others have started feeding them hay, which usually doesn’t happen unt... July 22, 2022

State appropriation kicks off Special Learning Center expansion plan Doctors told Abby Fisher's parents her birth defects would prevent her from ever walking.But she's a fighter.At a toddler's age, she required a wheelchair. Working with therapists at The S... July 21, 2022

State budget funds numerous developments in Jefferson City When signing the record state operating budget into law, Gov. Mike Parson praised historic investments that provide "tremendous opportunities" for Missourians today and into the future.&quot... July 10, 2022

Campers in search of fun, friendships at SOMO sports camp Summer camps are all about creating special memories. Special Olympics Missouri's Gary Brimer Sports Camp is no different.More than 50 campers arrived Sunday at the Training for Life Campus with l... June 27, 2022

Pro-choice supporters not ready to resign abortion debate in Missouri <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sm6xgFgJ-10" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... June 27, 2022

Lincoln University removes test scores from admission requirements Lincoln University in Jefferson City dropped its standardized testing requirement for admissions, making completion of high school or a GED program the only requirement for enrollment.Lincoln, a Histo... June 21, 2022

Lincoln University approves $40M budget, projects $3M shortfall Lincoln University will be receiving more funds from the state this year, but it is projecting to spend more than its receiving in fiscal year 2023.The LU Board of Curators approved a nearly $40 milli... June 17, 2022

Missouri Chamber of Commerce spotlights legislative support from area lawmakers JEFFERSON CITY -- Eight Mid-Missouri lawmakers were "Business Champions" during the most recent legislative session, according to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.The Missouri C... June 14, 2022

Lincoln University offers professional development through online programs A pair of online training programs is helping Lincoln University offer professional development to staff and students.Spurred by requests from university employees, Lincoln administration bought acces... June 7, 2022

Missouri in store for sweeping election changes The Missouri Legislature made a mistake this year, a Wardsville state representative asserts, and he and other state lawmakers want to correct it.At the end of a turbulent legislative session, state l... May 29, 2022

Stone from Missouri Capitol set for auction If you're in search of a piece of Missouri architecture, look no further.The Missouri State Capitol Commission on June 3 is auctioning off stone salvaged from the Capitol's exterior repair pro... May 24, 2022

Missouri Legislature’s spending on broadband falls short of governor’s proposal The Missouri Legislature approved several pockets of broadband funding in the state budget this session, but the total remains millions short of the governor's recommendations.The Missouri General... May 10, 2022

U.S. Army commissions eight LU grads as officers Eight cadets from Lincoln University's ROTC program became officers in the U.S. Army on Friday, making it the university's largest commissioning class in seven years.The eight new officers are... May 7, 2022

2 seriously injured in Friday accident Two people from Eldon were seriously injured Friday in a crash in Moniteau County.Matthew Edington, 34, was driving a 2005 Dodge Neon sedan southbound on Missouri 87 with Alicia Boyd, 27, as a passeng... May 1, 2022

LU receives $20,000 for career services Lincoln University received a $20,000 grant from Google to bolster career services on campus.The Grow with Google Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Career Readiness program awarded the ... April 1, 2022

Missouri women of achievement recognized with awards The inaugural Women of Achievement Awards recognized 10 accomplished women from across the state, including a few from Mid-Missouri.Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe honored the select Missouri women with an award ... March 25, 2022

Lincoln University exploring renovations for Dawson Hall Lincoln University is considering a multi-million dollar renovation to its largest residence hall.Dawson Hall, a 10-story high-rise residence hall primarily housing freshmen, has a negative reputation... February 22, 2022

USDA announces $1 billion grant program while visiting LU <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gVlwwyFEp3o" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerom... February 8, 2022

Missouri to receive millions in federal bridge funding Missouri is set to receive $484.3 million from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve highway bridges.The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and J... January 18, 2022

State Tech to review tuition rates, COVID-19 policies LINN, Mo. -- State Technical College of Missouri will hold its first Board of Regents meeting of the year with tuition rates, COVID-19 policies and renovation projects forming a packed agenda.The Boar... January 18, 2022

Amtrak forgives millions in state debt Amtrak used federal COVID-19 relief money to wipe out the millions of dollars Missouri owed for railway service.Now, state lawmakers are grappling with the level of need for Amtrak's Missouri Rive... January 18, 2022

Pay raises for state employees grab early support The governor's proposed pay increases for state workers drew early criticism in a House budget hearing Monday, but generally had wide support among lawmakers.Last month, Gov. Mike Parson announced... January 11, 2022

Missouri legislators hope to hit the ground running Maps are on the minds of lawmakers as they return Wednesday to the Capitol.In the Senate, congressional redistricting is expected to take up much of the focus at the start of the 101st General Assembl... January 2, 2022

Lack of skilled applicants hinders job growth in Missouri Missouri employers are facing a shortage of skilled workers and are still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a state survey found.More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic caused busines... December 27, 2021

MODOT completes Lake of the Ozarks interchange Missouri Department of Transportation completed its 18-month construction project along U.S. 54 in the Lake of the Ozarks ahead of the Labor Day weekend. A new interchange is complete at the inters... September 2, 2021

Corrections Department wrangling with severe staffing shortages in some prisons, officials say Some Corrections Department employees in Missouri are working unsustainable levels of overtime due to staffing shortages, advocates for corrections officers said. In the last fiscal year, the DOC h... June 20, 2021

Visits resume at Missouri correctional facilities For the first time in more than 14 months, visitation at all Missouri prison facilities will be available for vaccinated offenders. The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) resumed normal visit... June 9, 2021

Visits resume at Missouri correctional facilities For the first time in more than 14 months, visitation at all Missouri prison facilities will be available for vaccinated offenders. The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) resumed normal visiting... June 9, 2021

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