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newstribune. com > news > 04/15/2026 > uniteds-merger-pitch-for-american-airlines-draws-swift-antitrust-skepticism

United's merger pitch for American Airlines draws swift antitrust skepticism | Jefferson City News-Tribune

8+ hour, 3+ min ago  (769+ words) A potential deal between United Airlines and American Airlines would create an industry behemoth and invite extraordinary scrutiny from regulators, labor unions and consumer advocates, all wary of higher fares and reduced competition. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched a…...

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newstribune. com > news > 03/27/2026 > food-delivery-robots-shatter-two-chicago-bus

Food delivery robots shatter two Chicago bus shelters: "Two in seven days is not great" | Jefferson City News-Tribune

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (794+ words) CHICAGO -- Food delivery robots have shattered two city bus shelters within the last week, fueling heated discussion amongst Chicago humans who say they shouldn't have to share the public way with the apparently freewheeling automatons. The first crash happened when…...

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newstribune. com > news > 04/12/2026 > miami-beach-unveils-new-pride-walkway-to-replace-rainbow-crosswalk-removed-by-fdot

Miami Beach unveils new Pride walkway to replace rainbow crosswalk removed by FDOT | Jefferson City News-Tribune

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (143+ words) Six months after the Florida Department of Transportation ripped up the iconic rainbow crosswalk on South Beach, the city of Miami Beach unveiled a new walkway to commemorate its LGBTQ community Friday morning. Miami Beach unveils new Pride walkway to…...

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newstribune. com > news > 04/04/2026 > autonomous-vehicles-bill-could-help-disabled-community-advocate-says

Autonomous vehicles bill could help disabled community, advocate says | Jefferson City News-Tribune

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (588+ words) As the Missouri Legislature debates whether or not to allow autonomous vehicles to have access to the state's roads, some say the benefits for the disabled community would be immense. Things most Missourians take for granted, like easy access to…...

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newstribune. com > news > 04/02/2026 > public-works-leaders-tackle-viaduct-funding-structure-concerns-during-news-tribune-forum

Public works leaders tackle viaduct, funding structure concerns during News Tribune forum | Jefferson City News-Tribune

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (116+ words) Public works leaders tackle viaduct, funding structure concerns during News Tribune forum'Jefferson City News Tribune Public works leaders tackle viaduct, funding structure concerns during News Tribune forum Voters will decide Tuesday whether Cole County will keep its largest source of…...

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newstribune. com > news > 03/31/2026 > border-czar-says-ice-may-stay-at-airports-after

Border czar says ICE may stay at airports after shutdown | Jefferson City News-Tribune

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (408+ words) Border czar Tom Homan says Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents may stay at airport security checkpoints even after the partial government shutdown ends. After President Donald Trump ordered Transportation Safety Administration airport screeners paid, Homan said ICE would remain deployed…...

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newstribune. com > news > 03/27/2026 > sony-honda-pull-plug-on-100000-ev

Sony, Honda pull plug on $100, 000 EV | Jefferson City News-Tribune

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (74+ words) Sony, Honda pull plug on $100, 000 EV'Jefferson City News Tribune Sony, Honda pull plug on $100, 000 EV As major automakers pare back their EV offerings, Sony and Honda are scrapping their plans to launch a gadget-packed electric vehicle. The move by Sony…...

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newstribune. com > news > 03/27/2026 > city-looking-to-repair-viaduct-before-replacing-it

City looking to repair viaduct before replacing it | Jefferson City News-Tribune

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (145+ words) City looking to repair viaduct before replacing it'Jefferson City News Tribune City looking to repair viaduct before replacing it The city is looking to temporarily repair the High Street viaduct before replacing it. The city published an invitation for bids…...

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newstribune. com > news > 03/24/2026 > two-pilots-killed-at-laguardia-airport-after-jet

Two pilots killed at La Guardia Airport after jet collides with fire truck | Jefferson City News-Tribune

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (633+ words) NEW YORK -- Two pilots were killed when a jet landing at La Guardia Airport collided with a Port Authority fire truck, authorities said Monday. The dramatic seconds before and after the crash, which happened about 11: 35 p. m. Sunday and left more than…...

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newstribune. com > news > 02/01/2026 > what-travelers-can-expect-as-southwest-airlines

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats | Jefferson City News-Tribune

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (76+ words) Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier ended the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a half'century. What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats…...