MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports one new COVID-19 case as growth rate slows
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Parson to restrict $47 million in additional spending as COVID-19 strains budget
Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that he will restrict more spending to balance the state budget as COVID-19 continues to drain resources.
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Man shot dead in Callaway County
The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that a man was killed in a shooting in Kingdom City.
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No foul play suspected in Miller County death
Miller County authorities have identified the man whose body was found floating in a pond a week ago.
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Parson extends Missouri stay-at-home order
Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he will extend a stay-at-home order to May 3 and that the state will use a “data-driven approach” to reopen the Missouri economy.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports one additional COVID-19 case
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Man charged with murder after Jefferson City police fatally shoot suspect
Cole County prosecutors have charged a man with murder after a man he was with died in a shootout with Jefferson City police.
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Police looking for man in north Columbia
An ABC 17 News crew said some officers had guns drawn and were searching the area surrounding the Cape House apartment building on Parker Street.
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Missouri unemployment claims increase as COVID-19 pandemic continues
According to statewide data, 339,208 residents have filed for unemployment over the past four weeks.
Continue Reading Jefferson City officer shot, suspect killed after chase leads to shootout
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – KMIZ A Jefferson City Police officer was shot in the chest Wednesday night after an investigation led to a chase. According to a news release, the Jefferson City Police Department said officers were investigating a weapons offense around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday when they noticed a vehicle wanted in connection to multiple
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri General Assembly to return April 27
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Police: Human remains located in northwest Columbia Tuesday night
The heavily decomposed remains were found near the intersection of I-70 Drive Northwest and Stadium Boulevard around 6:30 p.m.
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County at 38 COVID-19 cases
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to peak on April 28, according to new data.
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Boone County deputies identify man found dead in Perche Creek
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday that a man found dead in Perche Creek last week has been identified.
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MONDAY UPDATES: MUPD says officer hospitalized for COVID-19
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Continue Reading Body found in Miller County
A man’s body was found floating in a pond in Miller County on Friday, the sheriff’s office said.
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: MBS furloughs some employees, cites COVID-19 pandemic
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Continue Reading Parson creates group to oversee COVID-19 stimulus spending
Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are scheduled to hold a COVID-19 briefing on Friday at 3 p.m.
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Missouri schools to stay closed through end of academic year
Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday said he is ordering that all public and charter schools remain closed through the end of the school year.
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UM System president says plans being studied for reducing staff
During a news conference Thursday, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said the system could face a $180 million funding shortfall because of COVID-19 and that leaders are going over plans to furlough and lay off employees.
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