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Mental health services reaching Missouri consumers through federal program Data show a program intended to improve access to mental health and addiction care in Missouri is effective. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Details unclear on Parson's plan to aid hospital staffing After Gov. Mike Parson said his administration is looking at "all options" to support hospital staffing as COVID-19 patients strain health care systems, there is not yet much publicly available information on what that might mean. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Officials fear Thanksgiving could inflame the pandemic Health officials are worried Thanksgiving travel and gatherings will inflame the pandemic, straining hospitals even further. by Associated Press Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:00am

American Legion Riders launching cookbook The American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City will hold two first-time fundraising efforts to continue bringing in support during the COVID-19 pandemic. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 10:29pm

COVID-19 liability bill sponsor: Not trying to keep citizens out of court Legislation that's set for consideration by the Missouri Senate is designed to broaden legal protections for health care providers, manufacturers, and other businesses and organizations during the pandemic — but the bill sponsor said the law would not be intended to keep lawsuits with genuine merit out of court. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 10:18pm

Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving MILWAUKEE (AP) — The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday, as fewer people get tested during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and testing sites observe shorter hours. by Associated Press Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Black Friday shoppers turn out early Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the post-Thanksgiving tradition of waiting in line for stores to open early on Black Friday continued this year for some Central Missouri residents. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 11:20pm

Kansas City area tops 1,000 deaths from COVID-19 The Kansas City area has reached an unwanted milestone: Coronavirus deaths in the region have now topped 1,000. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 9:10am

Miller County marks 41 COVID-19 deaths Miller County has reported four residents' deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the county's total to 41. by News Tribune Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 8:30am

Helias students to learn virtually for week after Thanksgiving Helias Catholic High School students will participate in virtual learning from home next week following Thanksgiving break. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 3:30pm

With no statewide mandate in Missouri, more local governments are requiring masks While Missouri's urban centers were quick to require masks to combat the spread of COVID-19, most cities and counties around the state have hesitated to follow. Most are now convinced the legal question has been answered. by Rudi Keller, The Missouri Independent Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 9:40am

Hy-Vee recalls 2 packaged vegetable products Hy-Vee Inc. has recalled two of its Hy-Vee Short Cuts vegetable mix products due to possible listeria contamination. Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 9:30am

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty Tuesday to three criminal charges, formally taking responsibility for its part in an opioid epidemic that has contributed to hundreds of thousands of deaths but also angering critics who want to see individuals held accountable, in addition to the company. by Associated Press Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

St. Mary's COVID-19 testing site to be closed on holiday The St. Mary's Hospital drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Jefferson City will be closed Thursday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Vaccine won't end the US crisis right away NEW YORK (AP) — Don't even think of putting the mask away anytime soon. by Associated Press Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus response In Pennsylvania, if you're having friends over to socialize, you're supposed to wear a mask — and so are your friends. by Associated Press Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Fulton mask mandate passes An ordinance establishing a mask mandate for the city of Fulton passed as an emergency ordinance at Tuesday's City Council meeting. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 9:42pm

Capital Region Medical Center announces visitor restrictions As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Mid-Missouri, Capital Region Medical Center is restricting visitors into the hospital and clinics, with exceptions. by News Tribune Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 3:40pm

Miller County reports 37th COVID-19 death Miller County has reported the 37th death of a resident related to COVID-19. by News Tribune Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:55pm

Callaway County reports 12th COVID-19 death Callaway County's deaths attributed to COVID-19 now stand at 12, according to a Monday update from the Callaway County Health Department. Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:30pm

Inmate deaths connected to COVID-19 rise sharply in Missouri Missouri prisons have seen a surge of inmate deaths connected to the coronavirus this month, prompting civil rights leaders to urge additional steps to protect prisoners and staff. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:15pm

Callaway County Health Department announces contact tracing changes Callaway County residents will now be expected to notify their own close contacts after testing positive with COVID-19. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 1:05am

Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings. by Associated Press Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:05am