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(AP) U.S. health advisers have endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson that’s expected to provide an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic. The panel …
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State to activate next coronavirus vaccination tier March 15
Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday more Missourians will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine soon. The governor says the state will activate Phase 1-B, Tier 3 …
Read More »Boone commissioners approved tax breaks for possible meat facility
The Boone County Commission offers tax breaks for a proposed Italian meats facility. Swift Prepared Foods plans to open a large plant on Paris Rd. in 2022, …
Read More »Militia official: US strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several
(AP) — An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi …
Read More »JC man on pre-trial release picks up new drug charge
A Jefferson City man who pleaded not guilty to a felony drug charge this week is now in more trouble. Police say Byron Williams drove away from …
Read More »GOP-led Missouri House OKs private school scholarship bill
(AP) — A Missouri bill to allow scholarships for K-12 private schooling has passed the state House. The school voucher-style measure barely passed Thursday. Lawmakers voted 82-71 …
Read More »House to vote on virus bill; arbiter says wage hike a no-go
(AP) — Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday. That win is expected despite a setback on Thursday …
Read More »Second arrest made after Cole County gun store burglary
Cole County authorities say a father and son were behind a burglary at a gun store. Christopher McCombs, Sr. was arrested on Wednesday in Fulton. Investigators say …
Read More »(AUDIO) Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon on start of absentee voting
Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon says there are some changes if you want to vote absentee for the April election. That process started Tuesday. Lennon joined Wake …
Read More »Mizzou to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this spring
Mizzou will hold in-person ceremonies to celebrate 2020 and 2021 graduates. The university said Thursday it will host three commencement weekends. Graduates from 2020 will be honored …
Read More »Missouri Senate passes bill against road-blocking protesters
(AP) — Missouri protesters who repeatedly block traffic without permission could face felony charges under a bill passed by state senators. The GOP-led Senate voted 24-9 Thursday …
Read More »US jobless claims at 730K, still high but fewest in 3 months
(AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week in a sign that layoffs may have eased, though claims remain at a historically …
Read More »Former Fulton firefighters’ union treasurer charged with stealing from union
A former officer for Fulton’s firefighters’ union is facing a felony charge after he allegedly stole from the organization. A special prosecutor filed a formal charge against …
Read More »Missouri House passes new voter photo ID bill
State lawmakers are trying to pass another voter photo ID law. Judges last year permanently blocked a measure in the 2016 law, requiring voters without a photo …
Read More »Moberly man accused of assault with a gun
A Moberly man tied to an assault and some shots fired is now in jail. Police arrested Vaughn Woods on Wednesday, after they say he briefly ran …
Read More »GOP rallies solidly against Democrats’ virus relief package
(AP) — Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. But even as they do, lawmakers are awaiting a decision by the Senate’s …
Read More »Mizzou basketball game against Texas A&M postponed due to COVID-19
The SEC announced on Wednesday that Mizzou basketball’s scheduled home game on Saturday against Texas A&M is postponed. The Aggies have not played at all this month …
Read More »(AUDIO) Fulton leaders discuss how to pay for sky-high natural gas bill
Fulton mayor Lowe Cannell and other city leaders talked this week about how to replenish the fund they drew from for their sky-high natural gas bill during …
Read More »Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US
(AP) — President Joe Biden has lifted a Trump-era ban issued during the pandemic that lawyers said was blocking most legal immigration. Last spring, former President Donald …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Feb. 25)
Another Boone County resident older than 80 has died from COVID-19. Health officials confirmed the county’s 76th death on Wednesday. Boone had 27 new coronavirus cases Thursday, …
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