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Cole County had 14 new cases yesterday (tue). Active cases dropped slightly though. After a couple days of declines, Boone County coronavirus cases rose again yesterday (tue). There were 70 new positives. Dozens were released from isolation, but active cases still went up a lot. COVID-19 hospitalizations went up a …

(MissouriNet) — Last night’s Republican National Convention featured a St. Louis couple who have gained media attention for pointing guns at protesters walking along their private street over the summer.  Mark and Patricia McCloskey suggested they are the victims for getting charged with felonies after using guns to defend their …

Boone County health officials confirmed its sixth COVID-19 death today (mon). The patient was older than 80. Boone recorded its four highest days of active coronavirus cases Wednesday through Saturday. The new positives dropped a lot yesterday (sun), to 41. Dozens of people were removed from isolation over the weekend, …

(MissouriNet) — The Missouri House votes to give preliminary approval to bipartisan legislation that is aimed at providing witness protection. Monday’s main debate involved funding, because the current bill does not include funding. House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith of Carthage tells colleagues Governor Parson will likely call a SECOND …

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 …

(MissouriNet) — The Missouri House gets down to business today on a special legislative session about crime. Minority Leader Crystal Quade of Springfield says there was a lot of push back on both sides of the aisle about the Senate’s approach. Instead of the Senate’s wide-ranging package, House Republican leadership …

The Saint Louis couple that got national attention after pointing guns from their home at protesters will speak during the Republican National Convention tonight (mon). Mark and Patricia McCloskey are facing felony charges. Democratic prosecutor Kim Gardner alleges they waved their guns in a threatening manner in June at the …

Investigators think a bomb threat sent to a Moniteau county school last week was probably a hoax. The Sheriff’s office says the e-mailed threat came from a closed Google account and was routed through a foreign country. They’ve also talked to Delaware officials who say similar threats were received by …

It’s a back to school Monday all across Mid-Missouri. Jefferson City’s public schools, Blair Oaks, Lincoln and Mizzou are returning to in – class learning Monday .. as well as many other area schools. Most, if not all of them, are requiring masks for all students and staff. Jefferson City …

(MissouriNet) — The state of Missouri is being sued over its deadline for Election Day mail-in ballots to count. Four plaintiffs are challenging the constitutionality of Missouri’s law requiring mailed-in ballots to be received by election authorities by 7 p.m. on election night in order to count. They say the …