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Tree-killing insect found in more Mid-Missouri counties
An invasive insect species known for killing ash trees has been found in two more Mid-Missouri counties.
Continue ReadingAn invasive insect species known for killing ash trees has been found in two more Mid-Missouri counties.
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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 6:37 P.M.: The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the state of Missouri has increased to 34. That is up 10 from 24 Saturday. The Department of Health and
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will join the majority of states under a state-wide stay-at-home order starting Monday at 12:01 a.m. until April 24. Gov. Mike Parson announced Friday The “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the order, Missourians are told not to leave their houses unless necessary. Everyone must also avoid social gatherings of more than
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Continue ReadingCENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The First Baptist Church in Centralia will hold its second ‘drive-up’ worship service on Sunday despite the ‘Stay Home Missouri’ order. The church’s pastor Chris Baker says the church is doing what it can to make it work. “You know, it’s it’s vital for us to be together as a church you
Continue ReadingDuring Saturday’s briefing, state leaders discussed the demand for food in the state, the number of hospital beds available, and more.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will be under a statewide stay-at-home order as of Monday, but some counties already have orders in place. Parts of Boone and Cole counties’ orders are stricter than the new statewide “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the Boone and Cole stay-at-home orders, which are similar to each other, non-essential businesses will
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson on Friday said he will issue a statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect Monday to slow down COVID-19.
Continue ReadingMany stores in Boone and Callaway counties are still struggling to keep their shelves stocked amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Continue ReadingAt least 27 long-term care facilities in Missouri have at least one resident or employee who has tested positive for the coronavirus but getting more information is a challenge.
Continue ReadingAs the number of people applying for unemployment across the country and state continues to race upward, organizations trying to help are also feeling the heat.
Continue ReadingElementary and secondary education has not yet been affected by the state budget restrictions Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday as revenue falls because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson stood fast on the lack of a statewide stay-at-home order Thursday but said he plans to review the situation as a current social distancing order expires.
Continue ReadingMore than 95,000 Missourians filed unemployment claims last week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to swamp the economy.
Continue ReadingDoctors and nurses across the world have been pleading for more personal protective equipment, or PPE, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Missouri Nurses Association said that shortage is starting to affect the industry in Missouri as well.
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Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson and directors of several state offices are scheduled to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that he is still not convinced a statewide stay-at-home order is the best idea for Missouri.
Continue ReadingBoone and Cole counties will see a handful of contested races for county offices come August.
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