COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri once again on Thursday broke state records for the highest single-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases as nearly 800 more people were reported sick. Data…
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Schools sharpen pencils to draft re-opening plans
CITY HALL – When city schools welcome students back to classrooms next month, there’ll be an unseen, unwelcome presence: COVID-19 coronavirus. “One of the things we know is that in…
For nation's birthday, Trump slams his enemies within
WASHINGTON (AP) — On a day meant for unity and celebration, President Donald Trump vowed to “safeguard our values” from enemies within — leftists, looters, agitators, he said — in…
As U.S. scales back for July 4, Trump plans to go big
WASHINGTON (AP) — As coronavirus cases spike, public health officials are pleading with Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations, but subdued is not President…
July Fourth weekend will test Americans' discipline
The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial…
Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Four U.S. states — Arizona, California, Florida and Texas — reported a combined 25,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday as the infection curve rose in…
Masks will now be mandatory in city, county
ST. LOUIS – Wear a mask! That’s an upcoming order in St. Louis and St. Louis County, to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. As of 7 a.m. Friday,…
Virus cases jump in Branson area after tourists return
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — A jump in coronavirus cases after many businesses in the Branson area reopened to tourists has health officials concerned. The Taney County Health Department urged people…
Summer movie series first step to opening post-COVID-19 microcinema
BEVO MILL – Keith Watson and Sarah Baraba were busy preparing for opening night in a new bar-minicinema on Gravois Avenue when COVID-19 shut them down. Now they’re trying again,…
Some governors backtrack as virus cases near all-time high
NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus crisis deepened in Arizona on Thursday, and the governor of Texas began to backtrack after making one of the most aggressive pushes in the…
Virus cases now surging among young adults
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Coronavirus cases are climbing rapidly among young adults in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened — a disturbing generational shift…
Missouri coronavirus cases up 7.7% in 7 days
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri health officials have reported 389 more coronavirus cases and seven more deaths. Data released Saturday show the number of cases has risen to 17,590. The…