Is the Missouri River in for another round of flooding like we saw two years ago? Jefferson City Public Works’ Britt Smith hopes not. “The chance of major flooding is less than historically average,” said Smith. “We have a good chance that we’ll have a relatively normal year.” Smith adds that the levees north of …
Biden to pitch sweeping ‘family plan’ in speech to Congress
(AP) — President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitch a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would transform the role government plays in American life. Biden delivers the Wednesday speech on the eve of his 100th day in office. Biden will make his case before a …
Cards catcher Molina goes on injured list with foot strain
(AP) — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has been put on the 10-day injured list with a strained tendon in his right foot. Molina was hurt in a game Friday night against Cincinnati. He sat out Saturday and Sunday, then returned on Monday to catch all nine innings of a 2-1 loss to Philadelphia. …
Cole County official has concerns about “vaccine passports”
Should you have to show your COVID-19 vaccination card just so you can get on an airplane? “I think it is a large HIPPA concern,” Chezney Schulte with the Cole County Health Dept. says. “Your patient confidentiality, your health care decisions, you might choose that the vaccine is not right for you.” Schulte says some …
State certifies election win for David Tyson Smith
Columbia officially has its first Black state representative. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft on Tuesday certified the results of this month’s special election in the 45th House district. Democrat David Tyson Smith beat Libertarian Glenn Nielsen. He replaces Kip Kendrick, who left the office weeks after he was elected last November.