New Missouri guidelines to allow indoor visits at some nursing homes
The state released revised guidelines for nursing homes and assisted living facilities that will allow more inside visits.
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University of Missouri Board of Curators approves new degrees and the naming of the Michael A. Middleton Center for Race, Citizenship, and Justice
The center will promote diverse research and engagement in critical conversations about race, citizenship and justice.
Continue ReadingGov. Parson activates National Guard as precaution
JEFFERSON 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 hospitals nearing capacity due to COVID-19 surge
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 ReadingPolice say Kansas City woman shot to death, man arrested
KANSAS 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 reaches 200 killings for 2020
ST. 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 ReadingJudge orders Missouri to sell parts of proposed state park
ALTON, 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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Missouri governor, wife test positive for COVID-19
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 responds to Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation
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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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone County high schooler tests positive for COVID-19; 31 students in quarantine
Check back for updates about the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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Sturgeon R-V school district uses new temperature scanners for better results
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 ReadingSoutheast Missouri counties seeing high number of cases
O’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 check-in as absentee in-person voting kicks off
County clerks across Mid-Missouri said as of 10 a.m., voters were already lined up to cast their ballots.
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Columbia moves out of ‘red zone’ in White House report; state improves national rank
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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2 charged in teen’s death after escape from behavioral home
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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Fire displaces family in Jefferson City
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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MU Health Care pauses testing at Hearnes Center COVID-19 testing site
Adjustment will allow for optimal allocation of staff during lower demand for testing
Continue ReadingSt. Louis County health officials defend sports ban
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis County health officials say a ban on some high school sports will continue until the number of coronavirus cases is reduced and they can recommend return to in-person school. The county’s ban on some high school sports, particularly football, has prompted protests and an unsuccessful effort to take away
Continue ReadingMan convicted of providing fatal dose of fentanyl
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis County man could face up to life in prison after being convicted of distributing the fentanyl that led to an overdose death. The U.S. Attorney’s office in St. Louis says 36-year-old Travis Broeker was found guilty Thursday of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and conspiracy to distribute
Continue ReadingMan sentenced for fraud scheme that victimized NFL player
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding an NFL player out of $250,000. Federal prosecutors say 43-year-old Abayomi Jamil Martin of O’Fallon must also repay the money to Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr, along with $11,000 to credit card companies. Martin pleaded guilty of wire
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