Missouri regulators approve Ameren’s largest-ever solar field
Missouri’s Public Service Commission gave approval to Ameren’s largest-ever solar field on Wednesday.
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Lincoln University enrollment down 41% over the last 9 years
During the Lincoln University Board of Curators meeting on Tuesday, the school’s governing body said enrollment has declined 41% in the following nine years.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Three Mid-Missouri counties return to White House ‘red zone’ report
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State effort seeks to help those who need rides to get shots
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials have announced a new effort to provide transportation for those who need a ride to COVID-19 vaccination sites. The “Get a Ride” online transportation guide helps connect those who need rides with providers. The state health department said in a news release Wednesday that transportation services such as
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Missouri joins lawsuit to undo Biden pause on US oil and gas lease sales
Louisiana, Missouri and 11 other states are suing the Biden administration to end a suspension of oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters.
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Local health leaders working to vaccinate homeless and vulnerable populations as more become eligible
The spokeswoman for the health department Sara Humm said health leaders have been working with those non-profits who work directly with the vulnerable populations
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Missouri expanding COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility to dentists, vets, therapists
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility to include dentists, midwives, optometrists, podiatrists, respiratory therapists and veterinarians.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County passes 50,000 residents receiving first dose of coronavirus vaccine
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you gotten the coronavirus vaccine (or do you plan to)?
The number of people getting the coronavirus vaccine is rising quickly as more supply becomes available. However, some people say they will never take the vaccine. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said last week that up to 40% of the state’s population might choose not to get the shot when it is available to them. Vaccine
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Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announces Senate bid for Blunt’s seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced Monday afternoon his intentions to replace Roy Blunt in the US Senate. Greitens made the announcement while speaking to Bret Baier on Fox News. Greitens released the following statement in a press release: Washington, D.C. is controlled by establishment politicians who serve Beltway lobbyists instead of
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County nearing 50,000 residents to receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine
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Man wants state to pay him for driving 282 miles for Covid shot
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KCTV/KSMO) — As more mass vaccination events are planned and underway in the St. Louis area, some residents said they’re still traveling hours to get an appointment. Michael Meredith, from Creve Coeur, said he was pre-registered with almost every health department and hospital system nearby. As
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Boone County crash kills teen driver
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said Ethan Simkins of Columbia died after the crash in the 1700 block of South Purdy Lane, near Millersburg.
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Kehoe won’t pursue Senate but will run for governor in 2024
The field of potential candidates seeking to replace Sen. Roy Blunt has narrowed with Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe announcing he will not seek the Republican nomination in 2022 but will instead run for governor in 2024.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports over 600 new cases of COVID-19
The Missouri Health Department reported 609 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total to 485,997 cases throughout the pandemic. On Sunday, 4 new deaths were also reported, totaling 8,374 in the state. Missouri’s 7 day positivity rate continues to slowly fall, hitting 4.2 percent Sunday. The number of people hospitalized because of the
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri has administered more than 2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine
In the state, 21.7 percent of the population, or 1,329,104 people, have started the vaccination process. 718,615 people have been fully vaccinated.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Over 1,700 vaccinated during Cole County vaccination event
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Study finds low virus spread in schools; taxes due in May
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is extending the deadline to file taxes this year, and a new pilot study shows transmission of COVID-19 was rare among some Missouri schools. Gov. Mike Parson on Friday announced individuals now have until May 17 to file state taxes, instead of April 15. Parson says his administration delayed the
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Records: Missouri man took photos in Capitol during riot
CEDAR HILL, Mo. (AP) — Court records say a Missouri man charged in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol was identified after posting on Snapchat and Facebook that he was inside the building during the melee. The Kansas City Star reports that documents released in the case against 28-year-old Nicholas Burton Reimler, of Cedar
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Gov. Parson projects 40% of Missourians will not be interested in receiving the vaccine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Parson said Thursday after announcing a timeline for Phases 2 and 3 that the state anticipated 60% of Missouri residents will be interested in receiving the coronavirus vaccine. That still leaves 40% of the state’s population that may not be interested in receiving the vaccine at all. “Even though natural immunity
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