Springfield parents file lawsuit over school mask mandate
The Springfield News-Leader reports that the parents argue that the mask mandate in place since August is a legal overreach and infringes on the rights of parents.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Red Zone report shows all of Missouri with high community transmission rate
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Missouri State Highway Patrol increasing patrols on roadways for the holiday weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is increasing its number of troopers on roadways for the holiday.
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$790M settlement in lawsuit over Rams’ St. Louis departure
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The NFL and Rams owner Stan Kroenke will pay $790 million to settle a lawsuit filed by St. Louis interests over the team’s relocation to Los Angeles. The settlement announced Wednesday ends a lawsuit filed in 2017. Kroenke and the NFL failed to have the lawsuit
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Columbia man shares prison exoneration story
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) What’s it like to be incarcerated for several years and then exonerated for a crime you didn’t commit? Ryan Ferguson, a Columbia man who was released from prison after 10 years for the 2001 murder of Kent Heitholt, shared insight into what it’s like to be freed from prison after several years
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Fire marshal gives safety advice ahead of holiday cooking and decorating
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas and Christmas Eve. Fire officials want to make sure everyone knows what they need to keep they safe while cooking and decorating for the holidays. Matt Luetkemeyer, assistant state fire marshal, says people should be using the next few days before the
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 44 new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations trend upward
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Judge: Local health orders tied to COVID-19 are illegal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has ruled that local health orders imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state are illegal and should be lifted. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green ruled that orders such as quarantines and business closures violate the Missouri Constitution’s
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Judge exonerates Missouri man convicted in 3 killings
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press A Missouri judge has ruled that a Kansas City man was wrongfully convicted for three murders and will be released after more than 40 years behind bars. Sixty-two-year-old Kevin Strickland was exonerated on Tuesday. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker and other legal and political leaders worked
Continue Reading MONDAY UPDATES: DHSS adds 95 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Increased number of Missouri troopers on major highways for Thanksgiving holiday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says drivers can expect increased patrolling and traffic on all major highways for the Thanksgiving holiday. Troopers will be posted on I-70, Highway 63, Highway 54, and other major roadways across the area. Corporal Kyle Green, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is asking drivers to drive
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Over 800 new COVID-19 cases added across the state
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 9.2% on Sunday. An additional 834 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 729,746. There have also been 163,600 probable antigen test results being positive, with 166 added Sunday. Two new deaths were
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SATURDAY UPDATES: 7 million COVID-19 vaccines given out across Missouri
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 9.1% on Saturday. An additional 1,410 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 728,912. There have also been 163,434 probable antigen test results being positive, with 500 added Saturday. Six new deaths were
Continue ReadingAll adults in Missouri now able to get COVID-19 booster shots
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missourians 18 years or older are now eligible to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine. The state health department amended orders Friday to authorize a single booster dose for adults. Both the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized and endorsed the boosters Friday. Fully vaccinated
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of over 50 new coronavirus cases
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More COVID-19 testing options available this holiday season
The second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning, and this year more testing options are available for those wanting some extra peace of mind before seeing loved ones.
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DHSS adds breakthrough infection data to COVID-19 dashboard
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) statewide COVID-19 dashboard is publishing new data that it finds from “breakthrough infections.” DHSS reports the vaccine remains a strong defense against the virus, and that older age and health co-morbidities are strongly correlated with the “breakthrough infections.” According to DHSS and the Missouri Hospital
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MU board of curators approves 6% increase on room and board
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators approved raising housing and dining rates for the M-U campus. A 6% increase will go into effect at the start of the 2022 summer session. Room and board will now cost students $10,509. Room will cost $7,319 and board will cost students $3,190. During the pandemic the budget
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases move above 400
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Some states offer coronavirus booster shots to all Americans 18 and older
In some states, booster doses are moving ahead of the first and second COVID-19 vaccination shots.
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