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Missourians are slowly but surely getting vaccinated

A positive milestone in Missouri’s fight against the coronavirus.Governor Parson said over the weekend the state has given out more than a million doses of the vaccine. More than 11 percent of the state’s population has received at least one dose. Several mass vaccination clinics were postponed last week because …

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Natural gas companies are on notice from Governor Parson

Most Missourians should expect to see higher heating costs on their next utility bill. But Governor Parson said yesterday (thur) some people have reached out to him saying they are being price-gouged by natural gas companies. Call the attorney general’s office if you think your rates are unusually high. Parson …

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Wrongful death suit filed in Sedalia woman’s death

(KMIZ) — A civil suit has been filed in connection with the officer – involved shooting of a Sedalia woman. John Fizer, the father of Hannah Fizer, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against deputy Jordan Schutte Wednesday. The deputy killed the 25-year-old during a traffic stop in June. The deputy …

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Columbia shooting victim dies

It’s now a murder investigation in west Columbia. Police said yesterday (thur) the gunshot victim they found in a home on Orchard Court on Monday died from her injuries. Maya Wootton was 33 years old. Lucas Harper and Elizabeth Dye were arrested hours after the assault. They’re still in jail.

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Sorry teachers – no shots for you

State health director Randall Williams said yesterday (thur) Missouri will not move teachers up the priority list for the coronavirus vaccine. The state is focused on older people and those with certain health conditions right now. Some neighboring states are vaccinating teachers already. Boone County confirmed its 75th death from …

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Orschlen Farms and Homes sells

One of mid-Missouri’s most successful homegrown brands is sold. Tractor Supply Company announced yesterday (wed) it had acquired Orscheln Farm and Home for nearly three hundred million dollars. Orscheln started in Moberly. It has expanded to 167 stores in 11 states.

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Corona deaths

Coronavirus numbers from Cole and Callaway counties were updated for the first time this week yesterday (wed). Cole reported seven more COVID-19 deaths, for a total of 108. Callaway confirmed its 40th death from the illness. Both counties had small coronavirus case increases, though. The increase was low again in …

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Woman busted with meth at an Eldon motel

KMIZ – 17 — A Barnett woman could face drug charges after deputies respond to an unsupervised child roaming the halls of an Eldon hotel. According to the Miller County Sheriff’s Office, 43-year-old Brandy Batchelder was arrested Tuesday for 2nd-degree drug trafficking and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. …

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Talk radio icon, Missouri native Rush Limbaugh dies at 70

Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died. Rush’s wife Kathryn made the announcement of his death this morning at the opening of his radio show Wednesday. Limbaugh announced he had stage IV lung cancer in January 2020. Rush Limbaugh is considered to …

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