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KC smaller colleges could benefit amid pandemic Kansas City's smaller colleges and universities said their size could benefit them amid the coronavirus pandemic, unlike many other schools that have been forced to make cuts. Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Second stylist at Great Clips in Missouri sick with COVID-19 A Springfield hairstylist served 84 clients over eight days while experiencing symptoms of coronavirus, and now a coworker is sick, health officials said. Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri sheet metal union donates mask-making parts Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Christy Bullock has been trying to optimize the design of her homemade face masks. by Madison McVan, Missouri Information Corps Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Medicaid expansion plan to appear on Missouri ballot JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri voters will get to decide whether to expand Medicaid health care coverage to thousands of low-income adults. by Associated Press Published May. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Parson: 3 strategies to drive increased COVID testing Gov. Mike Parson outlined Thursday the three strategies Missouri will use to reach his stated goal of conducting 7,500 COVID-19 tests per day, while Missouri's public health director said the state is not reporting separate antibody test results in a way that can lead to discrepancies in pandemic data — as the federal government and a few other states have done. by Phillip Sitter Published May. 22 2020 @ 9:05pm

Missouri jobless rate more than doubles to 9.7% due to coronavirus Missouri's unemployment rate more than doubled last month due to the shutdown caused by the coronavirus, state officials said Friday. by Associated Press Published May. 22 2020 @ 11:25am

Parson not only allows graduation, but keynotes O'FALLON (AP) — In a year when many states are prohibiting in-person graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus, Gov. by Associated Press Published May. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Rural bankers survey index remains low in face of outbreak OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states inched upward in May from April's record low but still remained profoundly low as efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the rural economy. by Associated Press Published May. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Parson: 3 strategies to drive increased COVID testing Gov. Mike Parson outlined Thursday the three strategies Missouri will use to reach his stated goal of conducting 7,500 COVID-19 tests per day, while Missouri's public health director said the state is not reporting separate antibody test results in a way that can lead to discrepancies in pandemic data — as the federal government and a few other states have done. by Phillip Sitter Published May. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Student sues University of Missouri over online classes A student is suing the University of Missouri System, claiming that the four campuses did not offer sufficient refunds to students when classes were moved online because of the coronavirus pandemic. by Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 3:50pm

5 teens shot, 1 fatally, in 24 hours in St. Louis County Five teenagers were shot in a 24-hour period in St. Louis County, one of them fatally, in what is shaping up to be another violent year involving young victims in the region. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 10:40am

Rural bankers survey index remains low in face of outbreak A new survey of bankers in rural parts of Missouri and 9 other states inched upward in May from April's record low. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 10:33am

Missouri paraeducator charged with federal child porn count A south-central Missouri paraeducator has been charged with one count of producing child pornography, federal prosecutors said. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 8:25am

National Guard to help expand COVID-19 testing After announcing earlier this week the state wants to test more Missourians for COVID-19, Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday the Missouri National Guard will serve to expand testing across the state. by Phillip Sitter Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

MDC to hold Free Fishing Days in June The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold its Free Fishing Days June 6-7.During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in Missouri without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit or trout park daily tag. Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri Chamber seeks to protect business from virus suits The Missouri Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday urged Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session so lawmakers can take action to protect businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 4:25pm

Summer camps in St. Louis County, St. Louis Zoo, reopen soon St. Louis-area kids and families bored at home during the coronavirus shutdown will start to see new options open up next month, when the St. Louis Zoo, summer camps and swimming pools all are expected to reopen. by JIM SALTER, Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 1:00pm

Missouri Southern State names new president Missouri Southern State University has selected a chancellor at a Wisconsin university to become its sixth president. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:25pm

Rainfall leads to minor flooding in eastern Missouri Persistent wet weather has caused rivers to rise in eastern Missouri, resulting in minor flooding along parts of the Mississippi and other rivers. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 9:29am

Missouri teen charged in fatal shooting at convenience store A Missouri teenager has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal shooting outside a convenience store in Jackson County. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 9:06am

Federal funds coming available to help farmers Beginning Tuesday, farmers and ranchers will be able to apply for financial assistance to replace losses suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune staff Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Parson: Tough budget decisions ahead Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday he's asked every state department to start making a plan to cut expenses, with more expected state budget withholds for the current fiscal year and next fiscal year, though the governor did not immediately give any numbers. by Phillip Sitter Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri lawsuit for absentee voting amid virus appealed Civil rights groups on Tuesday appealed to the Missouri Supreme Court after a local judge dismissed their lawsuit seeking to allow all Missourians to vote absentee in upcoming elections to help reduce the risk of catching or spreading the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:00am