You won’t see mandatory masks for kids in the Blair Oaks schools, at least for now. Superintendent Dr. Jim Jones says they may have to re-evaluate that decision after they’re in session for a couple of weeks. “After ten days of school, we will be able to have a concrete number that will be reflective …
Local COVID-19 Update (Aug. 17)
Mid-Missouri’s coronavirus case counts continue a higher trend. Boone County reported 152 new positives over the last three days. Active cases dropped slightly, to 620. Hospitalizations went up, to 135. Hospitals in Boone are still operating at “yellow” status, meaning resources are strained and some surgeries are being delayed. Cole County added 87 new cases …
Jefferson City police arrest suspect on gun charges
A man is facing several gun charges after allegedly threatening people in Jefferson City. Police say two victims reported the suspect making threats with a gun in an area of Miller Street near Highway 50 Sunday night. They say the gun was fired several times during the incident. Police arrested the suspect and found a …
Biden: Afghan chaos ‘gut-wrenching’ but stands by withdrawal
(AP) President Joe Biden is calling the violent chaos at Kabul’s airport “gut-wrenching,” but he’s standing by America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Biden spoke from the White House on Monday in his first in-person remarks since the Taliban over the weekend rolled over an Afghan military and government that American forces had spent two decades building. …
Man charged in fatal shooting outside Springfield store
(AP) A 22-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in a shooting death outside a Springfield convenience store. Garrett Austin Eagle, of Springfield, was charged Monday after the shooting Friday afternoon outside the Conoco Village Mart. The victim was identified as 49-year-old Jason Masters, of Springfield. KYTV reports Eagle told police he was not …
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