(AP) — After former President Donald Trump’s acquittal at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appears to be growing for an independent Sept. 11-style commission into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol. Investigations into the riot were already planned, with Senate hearings scheduled later this month in the Senate Rules Committee. House Speaker …
Flaherty wins in salary arbitration
(AP) — St. Louis pitcher Jack Flaherty and Atlanta pitcher Mike Soroka won their salary arbitration cases, and Tampa Bay reliever Ryan Yarbrough lost. Flaherty was awarded a raise from from $604,500 to $3.9 million rather than the Cardinals’ $3 million offer. Soroka was given a raise from $583,500 to $2.8 million instead of the …
Dangerous cold in forecast through the weekend
The National Weather Service has issued multiple wind chill advisories during these dangerously cold conditions. NWS meteorologist Jon Carney says we could see wind chills as low as negative 20. He recommends dressing in plenty of layers if you do go outside. “Any exposed skin can develop frost bite very quickly, usually in less than …
Daily coronavirus case numbers continue low trend
Lower coronavirus case trends continue in Boone County. There were just 45 new positives on Thursday. Active cases did rise a bit, to 268. Hospitalizations dropped to 42, and are not straining resources. Cole and Callaway counties both had small case increases too. Cole added 12 new cases, and Callaway added nine. Callaway’s active cases …
Daily coronavirus case numbers continue low trend
Lower coronavirus case trends continue in Boone County. There were just 45 new positives on Thursday. Active cases did rise a bit, to 268. Hospitalizations dropped to 42, and are not straining resources. Cole and Callaway counties both had small case increases too. Cole added 12 new cases, and Callaway added nine. Callaway’s active cases …