Top White House coronavirus expert says all Missourians should wear masks
Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and US COVID-19 Task Force member Deborah Birx will each give updates on the COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday morning.
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CMU starts fall semester after testing all students, staff for COVID-19
Central Methodist University is set to return to in-person and online classes for it’s fall semester on Tuesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DEFENDERS: FTC sends warning to hundreds of businesses about fake COVID-19 cures
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing warnings to companies and individuals to stop selling fraudulent products claiming cures or treatments for COVID-19.
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Westphalia bridge collapses as truck tries to cross
Crews said no people were hurt in the incident and that an investigation is underway.
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Missouri judge finds GOP redistricting measure misleading
A Missouri judge has ruled that the state’s Republican-led legislature illegally tried to mislead voters into repealing anti-gerrymandering reforms they adopted two years ago.
Continue ReadingSUNDAY UPDATES: New daily cases drop in Boone County
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service reported 67,475 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. There were 66,397 cases reported on Saturday.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 50 new COVID-19 cases
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 66,397 COVID-19 cases Saturday. That is an increase from 65,270 on Friday.
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U.S. Postal Service raises concern with Missouri’s November voting deadlines
The United States Postal Service urged Missouri’s top election official to inform voters on the timeline of voting by mail.
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports fifth COVID-19 death
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Springfield police investigate shooting death of man
Police in southwestern Missouri are investigating the shooting death of a man in Springfield.
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WATCH: Fulton Public Schools superintendent talks student return
Fulton Public Schools superintendent Dr. Ty Crain joined ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the district’s return plans ahead of the 2020-21 school year.
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Several broadband providers get federal money for local projects
The state awarded several internet providers federal funding to help with broadband projects statewide.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County’s new COVID-19 cases shrink after Wednesday record
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Masks, social distancing scarce at Missouri governor’s state fair appearance
Masks were few and social distancing largely not observed when Gov. Mike Parson appeared Thursday at the first day of a scaled-back Missouri State Fair.
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WATCH LIVE: Columbia City Council to hold budget work session, council meeting
Columbia’s City Council is set to go over its fiscal year 2021 budget on Thursday morning.
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole County sets daily COVID-19 case record
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Columbia, Boone County leaders urge responsibility in COVID-19 fight as school year approaches
Some of Columbia and Boone County’s top health and education leaders are set to meet Tuesday to discuss the recent COVID-19 health order and students’ return for the fall semester.
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WATCH: Tolton Catholic president, principal talks students return, health protocols
The President and Principal with Tolton Catholic is joining ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the school’s return plans.
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County back in double digits for new COVID-19 cases
UPDATE 6:15 P.M.: Cole County’s new COVID-19 cases climbed back into the double digits Tuesday. The Cole County Health Department reported 11 new cases Tuesday for a total of 420 since the pandemic began. Active cases remained at 73 as recoveries offset the new cases. The county reported just one new case each day Sunday
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WATCH: Missouri House Democrats, activists push for more action on COVID-19
A group of activists including those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 joined with Missouri House Democrats on Tuesday to push the governor for more action on COVID-19.
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