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12/13/2024

Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K9 unit. German shorthaired pointer Kuffs to be utilized for tracking, narcotics detection. Visit the California Democrat to read the full article.

The Moniteau County Sheriff's Office has a new K9 unit.

12/13/2024

Russellville Carnival offers greater selection of games, prizes. Schoolwide games help junior class fundraise for prom.

RUSSELLVILLE -- Ainsley Larison had loads of fun during the Russellville Carnival.

12/12/2024

Vehicles lit up West Railroad Street Saturday during Russellville AgriLeaders' seventh annual lighted tractor Christmas parade. Visit the California Democrat for the full story.

Vehicles lit up West Railroad Street Saturday during Russellville AgriLeaders' seventh annual lighted tractor Christmas parade.

12/12/2024

The local Blessing Baskets program is bringing holiday cheer to some folks needing extra joy during the season. Access the California Democrat for the story.

For those without family members to visit, the holiday season can be a lonesome time.

12/11/2024

California High School wrestling had a week full of action with the California Quad at the K**b Noster Boys Wrestling Tournament. Access the California Democrat for the story.

California High School wrestling had a week full of action last week with the California Quad at the K**b Noster Boys Wrestling Tournament.

12/11/2024

Three significant water projects were the topic of conversation during December's California Board of Aldermen meeting. Access the California Democrat for subscriber-exclusive coverage.

Three significant water projects were the topic of conversation during December's California Board of Aldermen meeting.

12/11/2024

Christmas cheer filled the air as "Christmas Cali Style" celebrated the season. Access the California Democrat for this and other subscriber-exclusive content.

The California Area Chamber of Commerce brought "Christmas Cali Style" to Moniteau County.

12/06/2024

The Lohman Community Corporation's Ham and Beans, Chicken and Noodle Dinner and Christmas Bake Sale is a chance to see neighbors, friends, old coworkers and cousins, Carol Elliott said. Visit the California Democrat to read more.

LOHMAN, Mo. -- It's an annual tradition you don't miss, said Carol Elliott.

12/06/2024

The number of bills Missouri legislators file before the start of session has been increasing but House staff are not expecting the 2025 session to be another record-breaker. Access the California Democrat to read more.

The number of bills Missouri legislators file before the start of session has been increasing.

12/05/2024

California Lady Pintos wrestling kicked off their 2024-25 season on Nov. 26 at the Versailles Invitational. Visit the California Democrat to read more.

California Lady Pintos wrestling kicked off their 2024-25 season on Nov. 26 at the Versailles Invitational.

12/05/2024

Security upgrades, science experiments, and ukuleles were among requests fulfilled by Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company's third-annual Granting Wishes program. Access the California Democrat to read more.

Security upgrades, science experiments and ukuleles were among requests fulfilled by Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company's third-annual Granting Wishes program.

12/04/2024

The California Ministerial Alliance hosted its annual Thanksgiving meal Thursday at the California Nutrition Center. Visit the California Democrat to read more.

The California Ministerial Alliance hosted its annual Thanksgiving meal Thursday at the California Nutrition Center.

12/04/2024

High Point tops Annual Performance Report. Superintendent David Franks announced their school was one of two statewide to receive a perfect performance score from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Visit the California Democrat to read more.

HIGH POINT -- High Point R-III students celebrated a monumental feat before Thanksgiving.

11/27/2024

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11/22/2024

Missouri State Highway Patrol removes names from online reports; public, reporters must now file requests for the names. Access the California Democrat for the subscriber exclusive story.

On Nov. 1, the Missouri State Highway Patrol ended its longstanding practice of including the names of people involved in crashes in its online crash reports, a move advocates say presents "another hurdle" to both journalists and members of the public trying to follow what happens in their communiti...

11/22/2024

Members of 4-H from four counties attended a youth poultry workshop hosted by Moniteau County 4-H at California High School's agriculture facilities. Access the California Democrat for the story.

Members of 4-H clubs from four counties attended a youth poultry workshop hosted by Moniteau County 4-H at California High School's agriculture facilities.

11/21/2024

Sixth grade California Middle School science teacher recognized as McDonald’s Outstanding Educator. Access the California Democrat for the story about Krista Davis.

California Middle School's Krista Davis has touched many lives.

11/21/2024

Former California firefighter's family gathers at his new memorial. Access the California Democrat for the story.

Family members of John "JL" Lucas, a former California Fire Department volunteer firefighter who died June 3, 2023, gathered at his new memorial Nov. 13 outside the California Fire Department station.