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(MissouriNet) — Some Missourians will be able to ride their motorcycles without a helmet, starting this (Friday) morning. Governor Mike Parson signed legislation into law in July, which gives Missouri motorcyclists the option of riding without a helmet. Under the old law, every person operating or riding on a motorcycle …

(MissouriNet) — Several new Missouri laws have taken effect today. Long-term care center patients are now allowed to put electronic monitoring devices, like video cameras, in their rooms. St. Louis Representative Jim Murphy’s bill applies to Missouri nursing homes, assisted living centers and mental hospitals. St. Joseph State Representative Sheila …

Missouri Task Force 1 will ride out the worst of Hurricane Laura at the US Armed Forces Center in Houston. Dozens of Boone County-based emergency responders got to the Gulf-area yesterday (wed) morning to help people battling the massive storm. The plan is to mainly focus on water rescues, searches, …

(MissouriNet) —  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has signed off on a saliva-based COVID-19 test made by Washington University in St. Louis. During a Capitol press conference, Governor Parson calls the development a game changer. (as said) “We have been engaged in conversations with Wash U for several weeks …

Cole and Callaway counties both reported several new virus positives yesterday (wed), more than those released from isolation. Boone County set another coronavirus case record yesterday (wed), with 87 new positives. Most of those are college-aged. Dozens were released from isolation, but active cases still spiked. A seventh COVID-19 patient …

A Fulton woman could spend 17 years in federal prison for her role in covering up the death of a disabled man. Sherry Paulo is accused of directing family members to hide the fact that Carl DeBrodie died in the Second Chance group where she and family members worked. DeBrodie’s …

Help KWOS get those veterans back in the air! Say thank you to local area veterans by sending them on a life-changing trip to see their memorials in Washington D.C. News Radio KWOS Central Missouri Honor Flight Radiothon with Diamond Pet Foods is happening Friday, August 28th from 6a-6p.The Central …

46 – year old Iasha Cannady is accused of throwing Molotov cocktail fire bombs into two Jefferson City homes in June. Police say the incidents were payback for her daughter being attacked during a large fight at a carnival at Capital Mall. The charges carry potential federal prison time.

The Highway Patrol cancels an Amber Alert. The alert was issued Tuesday afternoon and involved two men who’d taken a newborn baby in Laclede County. The Patrol tweeted the baby was safe.

(MissouriNet) — A top priority for Missouri’s GOP governor for the special session on violent crime will NOT be moving forward in the Legislature. House Speaker Elijah Haahr says the juvenile certification bill is dead, because there is no consensus about moving it forward: [mo6haahr86] :9 “… Senate Bill one …