Grain Belt Express project to expand available wind power in Missouri, Kansas,
A company planning a high-voltage power line carrying wind energy across the Midwest says it plans to distribute more electricity in Missouri and Kansas.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports 1,293 new COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 5:30 P.M.: The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 74,257 cases of COVID-19 Saturday, up from 72,964 on Friday. The department reported 6 new deaths Saturday. There have been 1,425 COVID-related deaths in the state. The 7 day positivity rate was at 11.4. At least 913 people were hospitalized.
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Jefferson City man alleges discrimination at Department of Corrections
A Jefferson City man this week sued the Missouri Department of Corrections, alleging he was mistreated because of his race and national origin and eventually fired.
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ACLU alleges Mid-Missouri sheriff violated open records law
The ACLU of Missouri is suing the Maries County sheriff, alleging he violated the state’s open records law with the organization’s request for information related to social media posts.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County logs double-digit COVID-19 increase
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Limited visits to resume at two Mid-Missouri prisons
Two Mid-Missouri prisons are among several restarting inmate visits at the facilities.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Saline County reports two more deaths
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Fulton city leaders discuss possible mask ordinance with state health director
Members of Fulton City Council met with the state health department director Wednesday afternoon over a conference call to discuss a possible mask ordinance.
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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.
Continue Reading 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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