Vehicle strikes, kills walker
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A pedestrian died after being struck and killed at the U.S. Highway 69 and Vintage Road intersection, near the McDonald’s, at 7:21 a.m. Wednesday.
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State starts virus line
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JEFFERSON CITY – The public has a hotline to ask questions about the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Richmond School District leaders close schools to address coronavirus
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RICHMOND – Weather shortened the usual time for Richmond School District’s spring break, but the coronavirus made the break longer for Richmond and other area school districts.
Gov. suggests small groups
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JEFFERSON CITY – After a call to action to prevent the spread of the coronavirus from state Auditor Nicole Galloway, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s call to limit public gatherings to no more than 50 people, Gov. Mike Parson followed suit.
AG warns coronavirus scams may be on way
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt warned consumers of potential scams, gouging related to COVID-19 or the 2019 novel coronavirus.
State grant helps prepare for virus outbreak
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri received $9.9 million in federal aid to tackle the coronavirus crisis, mostly to test and treat patients.
Missouri savings plan benefits disabled
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JEFFERSON CITY – MO ABLE – or Achieving a Better Life Experience – offers people with disabilities, or their families, an opportunity to save for the future, Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick told Missouri Press Association members.
Senator states COVID-19 threat hits close to home
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JEFFERSON CITY – Concerns about the coronavirus hit closer to home, Sen. Denny Hoskins stated in his “Capitol Report.”
Democracy, transparency codependent
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The transparency of today, as good or as bad as it is, is not the transparency of tomorrow.
Court decision affects ethanol industry
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ATLANTIC, Iowa – A federal court decision may reduce the number of small refinery waivers the Environmental Protection Agency can issue.
