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UMSL students present at Emerging Researchers National Conference in Washington

By Jefferson City News Reports | Mar 15, 2023

Senior Luis Schneegans (left) and Junior Zahria Patrick were among the nearly 300 students from across the country to present their work Feb. 9-11 at the Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM in Washington, D.C.

How to properly redact information from court documents

By Jefferson City News Reports | Mar 15, 2023

Starting July 1, the public will have access to public court records from personal electronic devices, per a Supreme Court of Missouri rule change approved last year.

KC rescinds unworkable earnings tax refund ordinance

By Jefferson City News Reports | Mar 15, 2023

Last week, the City Council of Kansas City adopted a new earnings tax ordinance that changes the unworkable refund process that required appeal forms to be filed with each withholding of the earnings tax and filing of a claim in court.

Researching worms to understand age-related diseases

By Jefferson City News Reports | Mar 15, 2023

Age-related decline and diseases are beginning to affect the aging population of Missouri in economics, health care and workforce.

Louie the Triton joins other mascots to help kick off College Transit Challenge

By Jefferson City News Reports | Mar 15, 2023

Citizens for Modern Transit Executive Director Kimberly Cella speaks at a kickoff event for the College Transit Challenge Friday morning while surrounded by mascots from participating schools Southwestern Illinois College, St. Louis Community College, the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Saint Louis University and the Washington University in St. Louis. (Photos by Steve Walentik)

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Jefferson City News area weekly mass times

By Jefferson City News | Mar 11, 2023

The following parishes in the Jefferson City News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Pete Buttigieg Visits UMKC To Announce $10 Million Grant

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited the University of Missouri-Kansas City to discuss a new $10 million federal grant awarded to the School of Science and Engineering to develop innovative approaches to improve the sustainability and equity of transportation infrastructure.

Bulldogs Can't Breakthrough Against Missouri Southern

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

Leadoff hitter Cassie Smith went 4-for-6 on the afternoon but in the end the Missouri Southern Lions took two from the Truman Softball team in Joplin on Sunday by scores of 14-5 and 10-2.

Coming Soon - City Hall Atrium Renovation

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

Built in 1982, the glass domed atrium at Liberty City Hall has presented a variety of challenges, including temperature control (particularly on the third floor) and many leaky spots.

Truman Baseball Drops Final Two Against Mary

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

Truman State baseball suffered their fifth and sixth losses of the 2023 season to University of Mary, falling 11-8 and 11-7 on Sunday afternoon.

Liberty Tree Board Meeting on March 7

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

Established in 2004, the Tree Board is required to meet on a quarterly basis; however it typically meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Parks & Rec Maintenance Building at City Park.

Truman's Season Concludes In GLVC Semifinals

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

Truman State Women's basketball ended their season in a 68-65 loss to No. 2 seed Lewis in the GLVC Tournament Semifinals.

UMKC Pays Tribute to Trailblazing Leader in Diversity

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

UMKC celebrated the memory and legacy of Reaner Shannon, long-time director and associate dean of minority affairs at the School of Medicine, with a special tribute on Feb. 24.

Branson Fire Rescue to host Indoor Pyrotechnics training March 15

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

Branson Fire Rescue will host a course on the safe use of indoor pyrotechnics on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at Fire Station 1 located at 110 Crosby St. that will prepare theater owners, operators and pyrotechnic technicians for testing to receive a required license through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety.