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Rural broadband? a problem for kids stuck at home

(MissouriNet) — COVID-19 led to Missouri’s K through 12 schools shuttering their doors in mid-March and coming up with a way to reach students in a matter of days. The pandemic has shined a light on the internet connectivity gap felt by Missouri students and shows that the problem stretches …

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House fire victim in bad shape

The Jefferson City woman rescued from a house fire is still in critical condition. Firefighters pulled an unresponsive woman out of a burning Jefferson City house this week. Investigators say the fire started last (mon) night on Dunford Street. Crews saw heavy smoke and flames when they got there. The …

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STL man faces charges in JCMO shots fired case

A wanted man out of Saint Louis is now accused of shooting up some cars in Jefferson City. Prosecutors yesterday (tue) charged Tyler Scott with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, and assault. Police say Scott damaged several cars on Stadium Boulevard at the capital early Monday while …

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A small increase in COVID – 19 cases statewide

Statewide coronavirus positives increased by fewer than 100 for the second straight day. The 88 new cases yesterday (tue) do push Missouri’s total just over ten thousand. The state says more reporting delays caused a large increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths. State officials reported 34 more. Total …

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When will they return for a Special Session?

Will the Governor call lawmakers back to the Capitol next month? Jefferson City Representative Dave Griffith says there’s talk about it …      Griffith admits there will be a lot of budget questions to sort out. As for Missouri finally getting a ‘Prescription Drug Monitoring Plan’ this session, Griffith thinks …

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So what’s the plan for ‘back to school?’

(MissouriNet) — The Missouri Board of Education has given the Education Commissioner temporary power to let districts start the school year earlier this fall if they make the request and meet certain requirements. Some models project an uptick in coronavirus cases is projected in the fall – possibly affecting learning …

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COVID-19 numbers – May 12th 2020

No new coronavirus positives reported in Boone, Cole, or Callaway counties yesterday (mon). They each have just a handful of active cases. Local hotspot Saline County is down to 55 active cases. It was a light day for new virus cases statewide too. The 74 reported positives yesterday (mon) is …

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JCMO house fire sends one to hospital

Firefighters pull an unresponsive woman out of a burning Jefferson City house. Investigators say the fire started last (mon) night on Dunford Street. Crews saw heavy smoke and flames when they got there. The injured woman is in the hospital at last check. No word yet on what caused the …

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Federal $$? How much will we have to pay back?

How much arm – twisting is Governor Parson prepared for when he calls legislators back to work on the budget shortfall? …     Former State Rep. Carl Bearden says the biggest question will be how much of the federal dollars included in the just – passed Missouri budget will Washington want …

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Missouri PDMP heads to conference committee

(MissouriNet) — Legislation to establish a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) is now heading to a Missouri House-Senate conference committee in Jefferson City. While both chambers have approved PDMP, they’ve approved different versions. Scott City GOP State Representative Holly Rehder delivered a passionate floor speech on Monday, urging colleagues not …

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