New details have emerged about the first coronavirus death in Cole County. ABC 17 News reports that Dr. Steven Huber, an orthodontist in Jefferson City, died from …
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COVID-19 cases increase to 2,291 in Missouri
Missouri saw the smallest-day-to-day increase since Tuesday. The Missouri Health Department reported on Saturday afternoon that at least 2,291 people tested positive for COVID-19. That’s 178 more …
Read More »Lincoln University extends campus closure
Lincoln University students will be studying from home for a few more weeks. The university announced it is extending its campus closure after the statewide “Stay Home …
Read More »COVID-19 Relief Resources
Coronavirus has brought out many questions and concerns as the economy changes. Do you know where to go or what to do if you get laid off? …
Read More »Gov. Parson announces “Stay At Home Missouri” order
With his first statewide social distancing order set to expire, Governor Parson ups the ante.
Read More »Cole County reports first COVID-19 death; statewide cases above 2,000
There has been another death from COVID-19 in mid-Missouri. Cole County officials reported the first death in the county Friday. It is not included in the state’s …
Read More »US sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak
(AP) — A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak …
Read More »Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Missouri surpass 1,800
Statewide confirmed cases of COVID-19 take another big leap. Missouri officials say the number is up to 1,834 as of Thursday, rising by more than 250 from …
Read More »Missouri unemployment claims surge during pandemic
Unemployment claims are way up in Missouri. More than 104,000 people filed last week, after about 32,000 did the week before that. The Springfield News-Leader reports the …
Read More »Fayette man dies from injuries after motorcycle crash
A Fayette man has now died from his injuries after a motorcycle crash. The Highway Patrol says Larry Koenig was pronounced dead at a Columbia hospital on …
Read More »Virus deaths, unemployment claims accelerating across US, Europe
(AP) — Setting up makeshift ICU wards in libraries and conference centers, embattled European medical workers strained Friday to save thousands of desperately ill coronavirus patients as …
Read More »Spring commencement at Mizzou postponed
No commencement ceremonies at Mizzou next month because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The university said on Thursday it will hold a virtual celebration in May for graduates …
Read More »(AUDIO) Stiepleman on remote learning pause at CPS
Columbia Public Schools put its remote learning plan on hold this week, while the district adjusts expectations. CPS Supt. Peter Stiepleman joined Wake Up Columbia on Thursday …
Read More »Cole County prosecutor warns about COVID-19 scammers
Scammers are trying to use COVID-19 as an excuse to hit your pocketbook. Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson says be wary about everything from fake charities to …
Read More »Ex-trooper gets final legal payment after Iowa man drowns
(AP) — A former Missouri state patrol trooper who was driving a boat when an Iowa man fell out and drowned has received the last payment of …
Read More »Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17
(AP) The Democratic National Committee is delaying its convention until the week of Aug. 17. The move comes after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn’t think …
Read More »A record 6.6 million seek US jobless aid as layoffs mount
(AP) — More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, far exceeding a record high set just last week, a sign that layoffs are …
Read More »Gov. Parson expects $500 million COVID-19 shortfall
Governor Parson says Missouri is estimating COVID-19 will leave the state at least $500 million short of its budget between now and June 30th.
Read More »Missouri COVID-19 cases jump to over 1,300
The state counted more than 250 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.
Read More »Nursing home infections, deaths surge amid lockdown measures
(AP) Nursing homes across the country have been in lockdown for weeks under federal orders to protect their frail, elderly residents from coronavirus, but a wave of …
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