Some state workers say child care remains a challenge as they return to work
Parson ordered this month that all state workers return to the office no later than Monday, with no mask or social distancing requirements.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County 21 new coronavirus cases for the past three days
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports 228 new cases of COVID-19
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 228 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total throughout the pandemic to 507,535. The state also reported 79 news probable cases through antigen testing, pushing that total to 85,637. No new deaths were reported on Sunday. The death toll in missouri stayed at 8,859.
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Two injured after Boonville crash on I-70
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are recovering from moderate injuries after a crash on I-70 in Boonville. It happened around 10 a.m. Saturday morning near the West Ashley Road exit. Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports say 36-year-old Andrain Wiley of Kansas City was traveling at a high rate of speed in a Chevy Trailblazer
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University of Missouri moves forward with events as health restrictions ease up
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is moving forward with health leaders to return faculty to campus, host adolescent vaccination clinics, and put on a handful of graduation ceremonies. Final Day of May Graduation at Mizzou – Sunday, May 16 A university spokesperson says each graduation ceremony has around 300 graduates. Each graduate was
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Half of all Missouri adults now have at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine
Missouri hit another milestone in vaccine distribution on Saturday, as the health department is now reporting 50% percent of residents 18 and older have at least one shot of the coronavirus vaccine.
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Human trafficking operation in Columbia rescues 9 victims, 2 children
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities detained two suspects and are now investigating after a human trafficking operation led to the discovery and rescue of nine victims and two children. The Columbia Police Department, Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri Attorney General’s Office, and other local, state, and federal agencies detained the two suspects
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Multiple bills passed by lawmakers now waiting to be signed by Governor Parson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This week, the Missouri legislature passed multiple bills which are now waiting for further action from Governor Parson. Senate Bill 51: Establishes Provisions Relating to Civil Actions Arising from COVID-19 Pandemic Missouri lawmakers passed Senate Bill 51 which would give protection to businesses and hospitals from being sued over exposure to COVID-19,
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Missouri passes COVID-19 liability shield for businesses
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have approved new legal protections against coronavirus lawsuits as one of the final actions of their 2021 session. The bill passed Friday would shield hospitals, manufacturers and other businesses from lawsuits over alleged wrongdoing during the pandemic. The bill now goes to Gov. Mike Parson, who made it
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City School District releases “Summer School 2021 COVID-19 Plan”
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Missouri bill allows athlete earnings, higher tuition rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have passed a bill that could let college athletes cash-in on their fame but could also result in higher tuition for students. The bill says colleges and universities can’t prevent student-athletes from making money off their name, image or likeness. The bill given final approval Friday also repeals
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Missouri lawmakers approve expanded alcohol sales
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have passed a measure that could let people buy alcohol at more times and in more ways. A bill given final approval Friday would make permanent a special pandemic area policy allowing restaurants to sell carry-out drinks, so long as they are sold with food and come in
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Missouri House approves gun bill that targets federal laws
The House voted 111-42 to approve the bill Friday at about 5 p.m.
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Missouri lawmakers back lawsuits over police budget cuts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation taking aim at the defund-the-police movement. A bill given final approval Friday would allow people to sue local governments that cut police budgets by more than 12% compared to other departments over a five-year period. The bill also includes other protections for police, including a
Continue Reading Missouri set to require online stores to collect taxes
The GOP-led House on Friday voted 145-6 to send a bill mandating online sales tax collection to the governor.
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MU graduations continue with COVID-19 restrictions this weekend, despite lifting of health order
The University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science will kick off this weekend’s graduation ceremonies on Friday afternoon at Mizzou Arena.
Continue Reading Missouri Senate votes to block federal gun law enforcement
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have passed a bill to block local police from enforcing federal gun laws. The Republican-led state Senate on Thursday voted 22-10 in favor of the bill. The GOP-led House now faces a Friday deadline to pass the legislation. The measure would penalize local police agencies if their officers
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Missouri Department of Conservation warns about bear population increasing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation says the state is seeing an increase in its bear population. Officials report the population is around 800 with most Missouri black bears are found in the forested parts of southern Missouri, primarily south of Interstate 44. Bears are also expanding their territory in the state,
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Missouri lawmakers pass safeguards for boarding schools
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that would impose greater oversight of unlicensed boarding schools and residential care facilities for children. The vote Monday by the House sends the bill to Gov. Mike Parson. The legislation comes after allegations of long-running abuse at some facilities. In March, Attorney General Eric Schmitt
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Active coronavirus cases drops in Boone County
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