The University of Missouri reported Friday a smaller number of furloughed workers than the previous week. School officials said 17 fewer employees are on furlough, for a …
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Heat, virus no deterrent for Trump fans camped outside arena
(AP) — Rick Frazier drove more than 750 miles from Ohio to Tulsa to be one of the first campers in line for President Donald Trump’s first …
Read More »Boone County details less-restrictive health order
Boone County’s new health order takes effect on Tuesday, June 23. The occupancy limits will end for most businesses, as long as they can maintain social distancing. …
Read More »Missouri’s jobless rate down slightly in May but still high
(AP) — Unemployment in Missouri dropped slightly in May but was still nearly three times what it was before the coronavirus arrived. Data released Thursday by the …
Read More »Another slight dip in state unemployment claims; national claims almost the same
Missouri reported 18,679 more unemployment claims for the week ending June 13, down slightly from the previous week but still historically high. The state reported 19,820 claims …
Read More »Missouri to reinstate rules for unemployment, food stamps
(AP) — Missouri is reinstating requirements for unemployment and food stamps that had been waived because of the coronavirus pandemic. Workers will need to comply with job …
Read More »World stocks higher after Wall St gains on recovery hopes
(AP) — World markets followed Wall Street higher Wednesday on hopes for a global economic recovery. London and Frankfurt opened higher. Benchmarks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and …
Read More »Manfred says there might not be an MLB season
(AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there may be no major league games this year after a breakdown in talks between teams and the players’ union …
Read More »US revokes emergency use of drugs touted by Trump vs. virus
(AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and …
Read More »Baseball players say talks futile, tell MLB to order return
(AP) — Baseball players have told Major League Baseball that additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile. They said owners should order …
Read More »Saline County confirms fourth COVID-19 death
Saline County confirmed another COVID-19 death Friday. It’s the fourth death reported in the county, the most in mid-Missouri. The county also has the most confirmed coronavirus …
Read More »MU announces 515 more furloughs, seven more layoffs
The University of Missouri announced more furloughs, pay cuts and layoffs in its latest round of budget-saving actions during the coronavirus pandemic. The latest update says 515 …
Read More »GOP picks Jacksonville, Florida, for Trump convention speech
(AP) — Republicans have selected Jacksonville, Florida, to host the celebration marking President Donald Trump’s acceptance of his party’s nomination for reelection. Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna …
Read More »Local doctor says residents are doing a good job flattening the curve
As of mid-June, most Mid-Missouri counties are not seeing confirmed cases of coronavirus jumping by leaps and bounds every day. Capital Region Medical Center’s Dr. Randall Haight …
Read More »Missouri unemployment claims dip slightly; 1.5 million more claims nationwide
Missouri unemployment claims dipped slightly last week. The state labor department reported 19,820 claims during the week ending June 6. The week before, there were 20,459 claims. …
Read More »Mizzou to start classes in-person Aug. 24
The University of Missouri has announced a start date for in-person classes. UM System President and Interim MU Chancellor Mun Choi announced all four UM System campuses …
Read More »‘He is going to change the world’: Funeral held for Floyd
(AP) George Floyd was fondly remembered Tuesday as “Big Floyd” — a father and brother, athlete and neighborhood mentor, and now a catalyst for change — at …
Read More »Saline County confirms third COVID-19 death
Saline County confirmed its third COVID-19 death Monday, the most of any mid-Missouri county. There are an area-leading 283 total cases, with 35 active. Boone County added …
Read More »Health department: No COVID-19 cases from Missouri salon
(AP) — Health officials say none of the people potentially exposed to the coronavirus at a Springfield hair salon contracted COVID-19. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department announced …
Read More »No COVID-19 deaths reported statewide Sunday
Boone County added a couple more coronavirus cases on Sunday. Active cases dropped a little, to 42. Smaller Audrain County has more active cases than Boone does. …
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