A recent surge in positive COVID-19 cases in the Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland has prompted school officials to announce that classes will have virtual learning Thursday and Friday. Southern Boone R-1 cites staffing issues and substitute teacher shortages. The district website shows there are currently 11 active positive staff cases, along with 13 …
Two-thirds of Missouri’s traffic fatalities in 2021 involved unbuckled motorists
State transportation officials are raising concerns about the increasing number of Missouri traffic fatalities. More than 1,000 people were killed in traffic crashes across the state in 2021, the first time that’s happened since 2006. State Department of Transportation (MoDOT) director Patrick McKenna describes the fatalities as unacceptable, alarming and preventable. He says two-thirds of …
Mid-Missouri lawmaker who serves on congressional redistricting committee predicts map will change
Missouri lawmakers will have to move quickly to approve new congressional boundary maps, because filing for office starts on February 22. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) serves on the Missouri House Special Committee on Redistricting. He spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia.” “We still have to go through the committee process, hear testimony. …
DHSS: More than 1.1 million Missourians have received third COVID dose
State health officials say an average of more than 15,000 COVID vaccine doses have been administered each day during the past week. While he opposes mandates, Governor Mike Parson continues to encourage Missourians to get vaccinated. “Every Missourian knows right now where to get a vaccine. They know what the vaccine does. And when you …
Missouri’s 2022 legislative session begins Wednesday afternoon
Missouri lawmakers in both parties are returning to Jefferson City this morning for the start of the 2022 legislative session. It begins at noon, per the state Constitution. Republicans control the governor’s office this year, along with both chambers. The GOP has a 24-10 supermajority in the Senate, along with a 110-49 House majority. The …
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