Missouri enters the next stage of its coronavirus vaccination plan. Gov. Parson announced Thursday that first responders and public health professionals are now eligible to receive the …
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Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 15)
Boone County reports its 65th death from COVID-19. Health officials said Friday the patient was older than 80. Active coronavirus cases went down in Boone, to 717. …
Read More »Missouri House pauses work after COVID-19 outbreak
(AP) — The Missouri House is canceling work next week because of a rising number of coronavirus cases in the Capitol. Republican House leaders announced the decision …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 14)
Boone County reported its 64th death from COVID-19 Thursday. Health officials said the patient was between 55 and 59 years old. Boone had 96 new coronavirus positives …
Read More »Williams: Phase 1B of state vaccination plan may start in February
Missouri health director Randall Williams says the state will be done getting the coronavirus vaccine to staff and residents at long-term facilities that want the shots by …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 13)
Coronavirus hospitalizations in Boone County continue to limit resources, as health officials reported 102 new coronavirus cases Wednesday. That’s the first triple-digit increase this week. Moniteau County …
Read More »US will require all arriving passengers to get COVID-19 test
(AP) — Anyone flying to the U.S. will soon need to show proof of a negative test for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said …
Read More »Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment
(AP) — President Donald Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time, the House planning the unprecedented vote one week after he encouraged …
Read More »Columbia Public Schools students return to in-person learning Jan. 19
Columbia Public Schools students will return to in-person learning on Jan. 19. The board of education voted to affirm its return plan during Monday night’s meeting. Elementary …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 12)
Boone County reported another COVID-19 death Tuesday. Health officials say the patient was older than 80. The county has reported 63 total deaths from the illness. Active …
Read More »Columbia school board votes on in-person learning plan Monday
Will Columbia Public Schools students actually return to in-person learning next week? The board of education votes Monday night on whether to stick with an in-person return …
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 »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 »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 »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 …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 6)
Boone County reported another death from COVID-19 Wednesday. Health official said the patient was between 60 and 64 years old. There have been 60 total deaths from …
Read More »Rowden eyes education changes in 2021 session
Some students will not be working in-person this week, but state lawmakers are. The new legislative session starts Wednesday. Columbia state Sen. Caleb Rowden says a lack …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 5)
Boone County reported another death from COVID-19 Tuesday. Health official said the patient was between 65 and 69 years old. There have been 59 total deaths from …
Read More »England faces lockdown that will last at least six weeks
(AP) — A new national lockdown in England will last for at least six weeks as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens …
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