MOUNT VERNON, Mo. (AP) — Nine people have been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the kidnapping and shooting death of a southwestern Missouri woman in August. KYTV-TV reports that 28-year-old Sarah Pasco of Aurora was kidnapped and fatally shot Aug. 16. Her body was found in a well in the town of
Continue ReadingEVERTON, Mo. (AP) — The former city clerk of a small southwestern Missouri town has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in a money-laundering conspiracy related to a methamphetamine ring. KYTV-TV reports that 35-year-old Kristy A. Conn of Everton was sentenced Wednesday in federal court. She pleaded guilty in November to
Continue ReadingCLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities in St. Louis County say a man found dead in a burning apartment unit in August was the victim of a homicide. The victim, 62-year-old James Kwiatkowski, was found dead in apartment on Aug. 2. Authorities on Thursday announced second-degree murder charges against 27-year-old Brandon Gaertner of Arnold. He is
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The state released revised guidelines for nursing homes and assisted living facilities that will allow more inside visits.
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The center will promote diverse research and engagement in critical conversations about race, citizenship and justice.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson has activated the Missouri National Guard as a precaution against civil unrest across the country. Parson said in a news release Thursday the order will allow the Guard, along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, to assist local law enforcement if needed. It was not immediately clear
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Hospitals in Missouri’s third-largest city are approaching capacity due to a continuing surge of coronavirus cases. The Springfield News-Leader reports that officials at Springfield’s two major hospital systems, CoxHealth and Mercy, told the Springfield City Council this week that they are running out of staff and capacity. Cox Medical Center South
Continue ReadingKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police say a woman in Kansas City has been shot to death inside a home, and a man has been arrested in the case. Police say in a news release that the shooting happened around 4 a.m. Thursday in the South Town Fork Creek neighborhood. Officers responded to a 911
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS (AP) — Two fatal shootings overnight have pushed St. Louis’ death toll from homicides in 2020 to 200. One victim was found fatally shot late Thursday inside a car that had crashed into a cemetery fence. The second victim was found fatally shot between two homes. No arrests have been made in either
Continue ReadingALTON, Mo. (AP) — A judge has ordered Missouri to sell part of nearly 4,200 acres of land it bought in 2016 along the Eleven Point River. The state intended to open a new state park along the river. But a lawsuit filed in 2017 argued 625 acres of the land in Oregon County were
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Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms.
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Auditor Nicole Galloway is responding to a Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation that was released on Monday after being filed by Senator Josh Hawley back in February.
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Check back for updates about the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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Sturgeon R-V school district continues to adjust its COVID-19 precautions by purchasing new temperature scanners to better ensure the safety of students and staff.
Continue ReadingO’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The mostly rural Bootheel region of Missouri is seeing high numbers of confirmed cases of the coronavirus, but unlike many other hard-hit areas, the surge isn’t tied to any particular place or demographic. Information from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services shows that several southeast Missouri counties have some
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County clerks across Mid-Missouri said as of 10 a.m., voters were already lined up to cast their ballots.
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ABC News obtained the report Tuesday morning that shows Missouri moved to fifth place last week from fourth the week before. The state also moved from seventh for test positivity to 10th last week.
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ST. JAMES, Mo. (AP) — Two people who escaped from a central Missouri behavioral health facility are charged with killing a teenager who escaped with them. Phelps County authorities say 18-year-old Enoch Phillips and 17-year-old Cody Armistead were charged Monday with first-degree murder. The Springfield News-Leader reports the two are accused of strangling a 15-year-old
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A structure fire early Saturday morning left one family displaced after the building was left with significant fire and smoke damage. According to the Jefferson City Fire Department assistant chief, JC fire crews responded to a report of a structure fire around 12:40 a.m in the 1500 block of Adams Street.
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Adjustment will allow for optimal allocation of staff during lower demand for testing
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