(AP) — President Donald Trump says he won’t attend President-elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration on Jan. 20. He will be the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to …
Read More »Hawley book deal canceled
(AP) — Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is being scolded and blamed for Wednesday’s riots at the U.S. Capitol. Hawley’s political mentor, former Sen. John Danforth, says supporting …
Read More »Police officer’s death intensifies Capitol siege questions
(AP) — A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol, intensifying questions about the defeated president’s remaining days in …
Read More »US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring
(AP) — U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral …
Read More »Trump acknowledges he will peacefully leave office
(AP) — With 13 days left in his term, President Donald Trump finally bent to reality Thursday amid growing talk of trying to force him out early, …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 8)
Boone County reports another COVID-19 patient has died. Health officials said Friday the patient was older than 80. Boone is now up to 61 total deaths from …
Read More »Flood risk appears lower on Missouri River at start of 2021
(AP) — The risk for flooding along the Missouri River appears lower than normal headed into the year because the ground remains dry across most of the …
Read More »Stay or go? After Trump-fueled riot, aides debate early exit
(AP) — A steady stream of Trump administration officials are beating an early path to the exits as a protest against the deadly siege of the U.S. …
Read More »US registering highest deaths yet from the coronavirus
(AP) The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before — nearly 3,900 — on the very day the mob attack on the …
Read More »Rep. Lovasco backs early vaccinations for state government workers
What happens if we see a surge of coronavirus cases among state government employees during the legislative session that started on Wednesday? O’Fallon Republican Rep. Tony Lovasco …
Read More »Russell named interim president at Columbia College
The person temporarily in charge at Columbia College will stick around a while longer. David Russell has gone from acting president to interim president, the school’s board …
Read More »Boeing will pay $2.5 billion to settle charge over 737 Max
(AP) Boeing will pay $2.5 billion to settle a criminal charge related to its troubled 737 Max jetliner. The Justice Department announced the settlement Thursday, nearly two …
Read More »Missouri woman believed to be last Civil War widow dies
(AP) — A Missouri woman who was believed to be the last remaining widow of a Civil War soldier has died. Helen Viola Jackson married James Bolin …
Read More »Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
(AP) — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner early Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol …
Read More »Local lawmakers react to U.S. Capitol violence
Here are some of the statements released by local lawmakers on Wednesday afternoon after supporters of Pres. Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, one …
Read More »Gov. Parson condemns protester actions in DC
Gov. Mike Parson was among the Missouri politicians condemning protesters that breached the U.S. Capitol during the Electoral College certification Wednesday. “I am a law and order …
Read More »Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly
(AP) — President Donald Trump says there will be an “orderly transition on January 20th” now that Congress has concluded the electoral vote count certifying President-elect Joe …
Read More »Parson: priority vaccinations continue in Missouri
Gov. Parson said Wednesday more than 100,000 coronavirus vaccines have been administered in Missouri. State officials are still hopeful they will finish the first phase of their …
Read More »Ossoff wins in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
(AP) Democrats have won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority. That’s a stunning defeat for President Donald Trump in his final …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 7)
Boone County reports another 147 coronavirus cases on Thursday. Active cases rose to 869. Hospitalizations stayed the same, at 108, but are still putting a strain on …
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