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For the second time in three days, Missouri breaks its single-day coronavirus case record. Another 795 positives were confirmed yesterday (thur). Five more Missourians have died from COVID-19. Cole County reported its highest daily increase ever, 13 new cases yesterday (thur). Boone County added 42 new cases yesterday (thur). That’s …

The August 4th primary will decide who will be Cole County’s Western District Commissioner. Both Gary Bemboom and Harry Otto are challenging incumbent Kris Scheperle. Otto is a career CPA who was also a Deputy State Auditor. He says he can devote full time to the position … Otto says …

(MissouriNet) — President Trump says he is going to put a lot of pressure on governors to reopen schools this fall and threatened on Twitter today to cut federal funding to schools that do not reopen. Governor Parson and Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven are in Washington, D.C. to meet with …

A former marijuana lobbyist pleads guilty to helping bring a lot of weed from Oregon to mid-Missouri. Eapen Thampy admitted this week to helping organize a drug deal. He faces up to five years in prison. Others charged as part of the conspiracy are connected to the death of Augustus …

Boone County again shatters its record for single-day coronavirus cases. Officials confirmed 51 new cases yesterday (wed). The old high was 39. Cole County reported one of its higher daily totals, eight new cases yesterday (wed). Saline County added seven new positives. One more each in Callaway and Audrain counties, …

(MissouriNet) — Cole County Circuit Court Judge Jon Beetum is scheduled to hear a case today (Wednesday) about a lawsuit designed to let all Missouri voters cast a ballot by mail this year without a notarized signature. The NAACP and ACLU are suing the state and contend that requiring some …

By far the largest single-day jump in statewide coronavirus positives. State officials say yesterday’s (tue) report of 773 new cases is partially due to reporting delays from the holiday weekend. 14 more Missourians have died from COVID-19. Not a record, but another high increase in Boone County cases. There were …

A Jefferson City business owner pleads guilty to tax evasion. Ryan Phegley admitted in federal court yesterday (tue) he did not pay taxes on more than six hundred thousand dollars in income. Phegley owned and operated Phoenix Freight Lines. He has to pay more than 180-grand, and is looking at …

(AP) The Kansas City Chiefs made sure they’ll have Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes around as long as possible. Mahomes agreed to a 10-year extension worth up to $503 million, according to his agency, Steinberg Sports. The deal is worth $477 million in guarantee mechanisms and includes a no-trade clause …

The Columbia City Council passes an ordinance requiring most people to wear a mask. The measure passed 6-1 late last (mon) night. People who violate the ordinance could face a 15-dollar fine. It’s a 100-dollar potential fine for businesses. It goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Friday. There are …