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(KMIZ) — Health leaders in Cole County are currently planning another mass vaccination clinic later in March, with the primary focus on educators in Cole County. The director of the Cole County Health Department Kristi Campbell confirmed that leaders are tentatively putting together an event for Cole County teachers that …

Boone County is lifting limits on hours at bars and restaurants in the next coronavirus health order. Health director Stephanie Browning said yesterday (mon) those businesses can return to their normal hours. The latest health order forced them to close by midnight. The order also increases limits on gatherings, from …

Boone County’s active case count fell below 100 yesterday (mon) for the first time since June. Hospitalizations also fell. Just nine new cases yesterday (mon) Cole County reported 10 new cases. Active cases went up in Callaway County over the weekend. Missouri vaccinators are on track to get the first …

(AP) — The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. Health experts are anxiously awaiting a one-and-done option to help speed vaccinations, as they race …

Missouri’s junior Senator has concerns about how the FBI is investigating last month’s protests at the U.S. Capitol. Republican Josh Hawley said on Tucker Carlson Tonight that seizing congressional cellphone records sets a dangerous precedent. Hawley was among the Senators questioning people last week who were in charge of Capitol …

Fulton police arrest an armed robbery suspect. Investigators say Justin Weeks asked the victim to give him a ride early Saturday at the Fastlane Amerihost off Highway 54. He told the victim to stop on Canterbury Drive, then allegedly pulled out a gun. Investigators say Weeks told the victim to …

The positivity rate drops, and other numbers look more positive too, in Missouri’s fight against COVID-19. The state’s positive coronavirus test rate is now below five percent. Mass vaccination events continue this week, including one starting today (mon) at Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville. About 14 percent of the …

A Jefferson City man who pleaded not guilty to a felony drug charge this week is now in more trouble. Police say Byron Williams drove away from a would-be traffic stop yesterday (thur) morning on West Main Street. He allegedly got out of the car near Dean Drive and ran, …

Cole County authorities say a father and son were behind a burglary at a gun store. Christopher McCombs Senior was arrested this week in Fulton. Investigators say he and his 17-year-old son broke into Bob’s Guns in Saint Martins early this month and took some things. No guns were stolen.

(MissouriNet) — Get ready teachers, childcare centers, grocery and convenience store workers, as well as others. During a Capitol press briefing, Governor Parson has announced the next tier of the state’s coronavirus vaccination plan will begin March 15. (as said) “While supply is still limited, we are expecting slow and …