(AP) — In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary …
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Kansas governor closes K-12 schools; workers to stay home
(AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly has closed Kansas’ public and private K-12 schools for the rest of the spring semester, moving teaching online throughout the state to …
Read More »Mo. Supreme Court denies challenge to Grain Belt
The Missouri Supreme Court denied a request to hear a case about a controversial high-voltage power line project, according to Missourinet. A private company is set to …
Read More »Boone County Clerk looks to delay April election
The April election might be moved to June 2nd. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon announced Tuesday that she is joining a 45 county effort to delay Missouri’s …
Read More »SEC cancels remainder of spring sports
The SEC has canceled the remainder of the spring sports season. A release from the league said that all regular season conference and non-conference competitions are cancelled …
Read More »Missouri casinos temporarily close
Missouri’s 13 casinos will temporarily close beginning midnight Tuesday through March 30th. To help battle the spread of the coronavirus, Governor Mike Parson said casinos will temporarily …
Read More »Columbia declares state of emergency, prohibits crowds over 50
Local governments are taking big steps to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. The Columbia City Council on Monday night cleared the way for a state …
Read More »Arrest made in Jefferson City shooting
Jefferson City police have a familiar face in custody over a shooting last week. An 18-year-old woman was shot in the back on Jefferson Street near Stadium …
Read More »Columbia, Jefferson City schools among districts canceling over COVID-19
Mid-Missouri’s biggest school districts are shutting down because of COVID-19 concerns. Columbia plans to be out from Wednesday, Mar. 18 until Apr. 13. Jefferson City is out …
Read More »Eight confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri
(Missourinet) Eight people have tested positive in Missouri for COVID-19, often called the coronavirus. During a press conference Monday evening, St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson announced the …
Read More »Trump changes tone, gets real on virus threat
(AP) — He called on the country to come together. He warned of pain to come. And he deferred to the nation’s public health experts while at …
Read More »Global markets volatile after historic dive on Wall Street
(AP) — Global stock markets were volatile Tuesday after a brutal sell-off that gave the U.S. stock market its worst loss in over 30 years, with many …
Read More »Fatal Jefferson City crash on Highway 54
Someone died in that crash on Highway 54 in Jefferson City on Monday afternoon. Police say a car tried to swerve around a slower car a little …
Read More »Chiefs give Pro Bowl DT Chris Jones franchise tag
(AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back some major pieces from their Super Bowl championship team. At least, for the time being. The Chiefs placed …
Read More »Police ID suspected killer of four, including Springfield officer
We know the name now of the person who investigators say shot and killed a Springfield police officer and three others. Authorities say 31-year-old Joaquin Roman fired …
Read More »MU Health Doc: More COVID-19 tests coming this week
MU Health Care plans to have more novel coronavirus tests in the next few days. “I am not sure of the details of when they are coming, …
Read More »MSHSAA cancels large-school state basketball championships
MSHSAA has canceled the large-school state basketball championships, over growing concerns about the novel coronavirus. The state athletics association says Sunday’s recommendation from the CDC to limit …
Read More »Parson supports CDC recommendation to limit crowds over 50
Missouri health officials confirm a sixth case of novel coronavirus. Governor Parson said Monday morning the latest case is in Greene County. That makes three in the …
Read More »Harrisburg schools close over COVID-19 concerns
Harrisburg is among the first school districts in the state closing for at least a couple weeks over new coronavirus concerns. See our list here. The University …
Read More »House budget committee meets, talks coronavirus funding amid pandemic
Missouri’s budget director testified Sunday in Jefferson City that he expects federal guidance early this week on what the Show-Me State can spend its coronavirus funding on. …
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