The Coronavirus Vaccine: A Doctor Answers 5 Questions

Dr. Jason McKnight, a primary care physician at Texas A&M University, answers five questions about the rollout and distribution underway.

Why Did Fayette Police Raid A Black Student’s House Twice Late At Night?

Christopher Turner Jr. and his girlfriend had just gotten home from a Central Methodist University football game in Kansas.

Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Backed By Missouri AG Schmitt Trying To Overturn Presidential Election

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday turned aside a Texas lawsuit that sought to derail the presidential election results.

Missouri’s First COVID Vaccine Doses Are On The Way. How Do You Get People To Take Them?

To combat misinformation and build trust among hesitant groups, community leaders’ help will be key.

More Than Half Of U.S. House GOP, And Five From Missouri, Back Lawsuit Claiming Election ‘Irregularities’

More than 100 U.S. House Republicans on Thursday backed a long-shot Texas lawsuit that seeks to delay the certification of the election.

COVID Recession Erases 20 Years Of Missouri Workforce Growth

More have stopped looking for jobs than have returned to employment.

Missouri Bills Seek To Shield Drivers Who Hit Protesters

Brattin’s bill is a wide ranging proposal that targets demonstrations in numerous other ways.

A Child’s Death In The Heartland Changes Community Views About Pandemic

Changes coming after youngest person in Missouri dies from coronavirus complications.

Missouri Can Do More To Safely Keep Schools Open During COVID Surge

We also do not believe that we are currently doing everything necessary to operate schools safely while maintaining low risk.

Congress Set To Strip Confederate Names From U.S. Military Bases, Flouting Trump Veto Threat

Congress this week is expected to pass a massive defense policy bill that President Donald Trump has threatened to veto.

How A Child’s Death Changed This Missouri Town’s Views About COVID

In August, local officials in this small city an hour west of St. Louis voted against requiring residents to wear masks

Census Survey Reveals COVID-19’s Devastating Impact In Missouri

Black Missourians and other people of color have been hit especially hard during the pandemic.

Capitol Perspectives: I Live In My District (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: When Missouri’s House begins its 2021 session, it may face a fascinating issue of residency which has a long history.

Company To Bring Hundreds Of Staff To Missouri As Hospitalizations Hover Near Record Levels

The state will be partnering with Vizient, a healthcare performance improvement company based in Irving, Texas.

CDC Panel Advises States To Prioritize Health Care Workers, Nursing Homes For COVID Vaccine

It will be up to each state to determine how exactly to distribute doses of the vaccines, which could receive expedited federal approval.

Reversing Course, Parson Asks Lawmakers To Drop COVID Liability Bill From Special Session

The issue was a top priority for Parson, who expanded the special session last month after receiving requests from legislators.

Missouri Lawmakers File Bills To Improve Access To HIV Treatment, Reduce Stigma

Missouri’s laws still allow for people to be prosecuted for spreading HIV through means such as biting.

At Suburban Missouri Hospital, Staff Navigate Death And Denial

Outside hospital walls, the pandemic grinds on and the public numbs to reports about hospitals near the breaking point.

New Pandemic Relief Proposal Rolled Out By Bipartisan Group In Congress

More than a dozen U.S. House and Senate members are pushing for a bipartisan coronavirus relief package.

Missouri Republicans Hope To Limit Local Control Over Public Health Orders

In November, the state reported 116,576 new COVID cases — more than double the 57,073 reported in October.

Howard County Jail Closed As COVID Outbreak Hits Sheriff, Inmates

The 15 detainees who were held in the jail have been sent to Cooper County.

Missouri Senate To Vote Next Week On COVID Funding. Fate Of Liability Bill Uncertain

The Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, and the full Senate will spend Wednesday debating.

Immigration Advocates Push Biden To Not Just Bring Back DACA But Expand It

Immigration advocates are pushing for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to not just be reaffirmed but expanded.

With No Statewide Mandate In Missouri, More Local Governments Are Requiring Masks

While the state’s urban centers were quick to require masks, most cities and counties around the state have hesitated to follow.

Rural Areas In Missouri And Kansas Send Their Sickest Patients To Cities, Straining Hospitals

Many rural communities across the U.S. have resisted masks and calls for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

How State Political Parties Helped Big Money Pay For This Year’s Elections

That’s all thanks to a 2014 Supreme Court decision that eliminated.

Election Spending In 2020 Doubled To $14 Billion – 3 Takeaways From A Campaign Finance Expert

Some of those who put large sums toward supporting a winner, such as President-elect Joe Biden, may be rewarded with government positions.

Five Years After Ferguson Report, Some Say Progress Has Come Too Slow

For all its promise, and all the work that went into producing it, much of its suggestions have seen little progress.

Farmers Likely To See More Multinational Trade Deals Crafted In Biden Administration

While Biden may be less politically aligned with farmers, he is unlikely to make such a startling debut on agriculture and trade policy.

Many Missouri Tenants Lack Legal Counsel During Eviction Proceedings

Advocates warn pandemic-related evictions will leave lasting scar on tenants’ rental history.

Phelps County Standoff: Woman Fights Order Banning Her From Missouri City Hall

With the help of David Roland and the Freedom Center of Missouri, she’s suing the city to lift the trespass warnings.

Tyson Hires Former AG Eric Holder To Investigate Claims Of Betting On Worker COVID Infections

Tyson Foods’ CEO announced Thursday he has hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to lead an “independent investigation.”

Utilities Offer Help To Missourians Behind On Bills. Will That Mean Rates Will Increase?

Almost half a million customers of Missouri’s regulated utilities were behind on their bills in September.

Lawsuit: Tyson Managers In Iowa Bet Money On How Many Workers Would Contract COVID-19

The lawsuit alleges that despite the uncontrolled spread of the virus at the plant, Tyson required its employees to work long hours.

To Prevent Abuse At Religious Schools, Missouri Lawmakers Recommend New Regulations

Residential facilities would have to register, perform background checks and would face repercussions after multiple abuse reports.

Missouri Republicans Hope To Shield Businesses From COVID Lawsuits

The bill would protect nursing homes, schools and other businesses from liability lawsuits related to the pandemic.

As Missouri COVID Cases Surge, What Does It Mean To Be ‘Safe’ In The Pandemic?

Missouri, like much of the Midwest, is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.

‘The Virus Is Winning’: Health Officials Call For Statewide Mask Mandate In Missouri

With cases and hospitalizations at all-time highs, Garza said the state must act to ensure hospitals won’t have to turn patients away.

2020 Was A Bloodbath For Missouri Democrats. Will 2022 Be Any Better? (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: It hurts to say, but 2020 was a bloodbath for Missouri Democrats.

COVID-19 Cases Force Missouri Senate To Delay Meetings For Special Session

COVID-19 cases among members and staff of the Missouri Senate will force it to postpone consideration of an emergency spending bill.