Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday the state is on the lookout for natural gas companies that are jacking up prices during this cold weather spell. “We will …
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Lights come back on in Texas as water woes rise in the South
(AP) — Many of the millions of Texans who lost power for days after a deadly winter blast overwhelmed the electric grid now have it back, but …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Feb. 19)
Boone County confirmed its 75th death from COVID-19 on Thursday. Health officials say the patient was older than 80. Active coronavirus cases rose again in Boone, to …
Read More »Friday vaccinations at Faurot Field postponed
Thousands of people looking to get their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine will have to wait a little more. The mass vaccination event scheduled Friday at …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Feb. 18)
Boone County confirmed its 75th death from COVID-19 Thursday. Health officials say the patient was older than 80. There were 41 new coronavirus cases confirmed Thursday in …
Read More »Pressure mounts on Cuomo over COVID deaths at nursing homes
(AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces mounting challenges to his leadership on the coronavirus pandemic as state lawmakers threaten to strip him of the power …
Read More »US life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, most since WWII
(AP) A new report finds that life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering one year during the first half of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Feb. 16)
Boone County reported its 74th death from COVID-19 Tuesday, a patient between 10 and 19 years old. Health officials say it’s the first time someone younger than …
Read More »Millions endure record cold without power; at least 20 dead
(AP) — A winter storm that left millions without power in record-breaking cold weather claimed more lives, including three people found dead after a tornado hit a …
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on local vaccinations
Columbia city councilman Matt Pitzer had the latest on local coronavirus vaccinations and more during Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday:
Read More »State cancels mass vaccination events due to winter weather
The state’s scheduled National Guard mass vaccination events are canceled this week due to safety concerns from the winter weather, Gov. Mike Parson announced Monday. There were …
Read More »Browning: local vaccinators ready to distribute more shots
Boone County health director Stephanie Browning says 23,120 Boone County residents have gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, as of Feb. 14. When more …
Read More »Winter’s wrath: Bitter cold, no power and a deadly tornado
(AP) At least three people were killed when a tornado tore through a seaside town in North Carolina, one of many wild and deadly impacts from a …
Read More »Cuomo: NY should have released care home death data faster
(AP) — Under fire over his management of the coronavirus’ lethal path through New York’s nursing homes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is insisting the state didn’t cover up …
Read More »Columbia council talks COVID-19 after changes to health order
The Columbia City Council gets an early look at its meeting on Monday night at how businesses are adjusting to looser coronavirus restrictions. The health department’s latest …
Read More »AP: Over 9,000 virus patients sent into NY nursing homes
(AP) — More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Feb. 11)
Lower coronavirus case trends continue in Boone County. There were just 45 new positives on Thursday, and the five-day average for new cases is at 27, the …
Read More »CDC study finds two masks are better than one vs. COVID-19
(AP) — A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread. But health officials are stopping short …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Feb. 8)
The state launched a COVID-19 vaccine navigator on Monday. The website helps you register for a shot, and know when you can get it once it is …
Read More »What to watch as Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial kicks off
(AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a solemn proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House …
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