Governor Mike Parson said Monday that a state order barring gatherings of more than 10 people will not expire on April 6th, as previously announced. Parson says …
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US poised to move past China’s reported COVID-19 death toll
(AP) — Spain’s coronavirus deaths jumped by a record number Tuesday as the country’s medical system strained to care for its tens of thousands of infected patients, …
Read More »Two serious accidents in mid-Missouri Monday
A couple local men are in the hospital with serious injuries after mid-Missouri crashes. The Highway Patrol reports Larry Koenig was flown to a hospital after a …
Read More »Tergin backs Cole County Stay at Home order
Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin says Cole County’s Stay at Home order is an attempt to protect you and those folks who work in essential businesses, like …
Read More »(AUDIO) Mike Ferguson on catching COVID-19
93.9 The Eagle host, and host of American Viewpoints, Mike Ferguson spent time in the ICU after contracting COVID-19. Ferguson described his experience on Wake Up Columbia …
Read More »NCAA to give spring sport athletes extra year of eligibility
(AP) The NCAA will permit spring-sport Division I athletes who had their seasons shortened by the coronavirus outbreak to have an additional year of eligibility. The NCAA …
Read More »Global stocks turn lower after rise in virus-related deaths
(AP) — Stronger than anticipated Chinese economic data briefly shored up stocks on Tuesday, but a worrying increase in the number of Spanish deaths linked to the …
Read More »Mo. Supreme Court to let local courts decide on proceedings
(Missourinet) The Supreme Court of Missouri has extended through April 17 its statewide suspension of most in-person proceedings. The state’s top justices already canceled their own in-person …
Read More »MO Attorney General investigates online price-gouging
Missouri’s attorney general isn’t messing around when it comes to price gouging during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read More »Man accused of hospital threat extradited to Boone County
A man who allegedly threatened to attack a Columbia hospital is now behind bars in Mid-Missouri.
Read More »CPS will hand out free meals starting Monday
You may still see Columbia Public Schools buses in town, starting Monday. The district is delivering grab-and-go meals to needy kids 2-to-18 years old. That breakfast and …
Read More »More than 900 COVID-19 cases in Missouri
Missouri has more than 903 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases as of Monday morning, up more than 200 over the weekend. Twelve patients have died. Boone County has …
Read More »Trump extends US lockdown
(AP) In a stark reversal of his previous stance, Trump extended federal guidelines recommending that Americans stay home for another 30 days until the end of April to slow …
Read More »Man jumps off Missouri River bridge near Boonville
Searchers planned to keep looking on Monday for a man who jumped from a bridge into the Missouri River near Boonville. A trooper saw the person go …
Read More »Jefferson City to start demolition of partially-collapsed building
That partially-collapsed building in downtown Jefferson City is finally set to be demolished, starting Monday. Demolition crews are tearing down that building on East High St. at …
Read More »Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
(AP) — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year’s games. Tokyo organizers said Monday the opening ceremony will …
Read More »Highway 63 bridge work at Cedar Creek pushed back
Watch for delays on Highway 63 a little north of Jefferson City. Bridge rehab work was scheduled to start Mar. 30 at Cedar Creek, according to MoDot. …
Read More »State ships PPE equipment, speeds up testing for health care workers
The state has shipped thousands of face masks, gloves, and other personal protective equipment to health care workers helping COVID-19 patients. Officials have ordered millions more units. …
Read More »Country singer Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus complications
(AP) — Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping, rock-tinged singles such as “Home” and “Pickup Man” has died …
Read More »(AUDIO) Sheriff Carey on enforcement of Stay at Home order
Sheriff Dwayne Carey says his agency is focusing on education, not on cracking down, when it comes to Boone County’s new Stay at Home order over COVID-19 …
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