More than half of the state’s weekly doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be going to larger hospitals in each region of Missouri this month. A press release today from the state Health Department says the hospitals chosen were based upon the ability to complete 5,000 vaccinations per week. Another 23 percent will […]
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Missouri State Lawmaker indicted for stem cell fraud scheme, illegally distributing prescription drugs
An elected Missouri State Representative has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a fraud scheme in which she made false claims about a supposed stem cell treatment marketed through her clinics in southern Missouri, and for illegally providing prescription drugs to clients of those clinics. Derges, a Republican, represents Christian County (District 140) […]
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services seeking organizations to provide meals to children during summer months
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is looking for non-profit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months and during times of public emergencies when children do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school. The Summer Food Service […]
North Central Missouri College announces 2021 Homecoming Royalty Candidates
The candidates for the 2021 North Central Missouri College Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation Day have been announced. Festivities will be held on February 27th when NCMC men’s and women’s basketball take on Region 16 foe Metropolitan Community College. Nominees for king and queen had to be current NCMC sophomores in good standing, nominated by their […]
Governor Parson proposes converting closed Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron into training facility
The Associated Press reports the closed Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron may be turned into a training academy. A proposal from Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s budget plan includes $671,714 to convert the idle prison in Cameron into an academy that would train correctional officers before they get assigned to one of the state’s 20 prisons. […]
Audio: National Weather Service in Springfield issued five Tornado Warnings on Saturday
Saturday’s severe storms and hail across the Ozarks prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) in Springfield to issue five tornado warnings. January tornado warnings are rare in Missouri. NWS Springfield officials tell Missourinet there were no deaths nor serious injuries, and there are no reports of damage at this time. Southwest Missouri’s Joplin, […]
Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine may cause stronger reaction for 24-hours
Some Missourians have already been given their second dose of the coronavirus vaccination or will get it soon. Larry Jones, executive director of the Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence, tells Missourinet the second dose might come with a stronger reaction than the first one. “They may feel tired. They may feel achy,” he says. […]
Audio: Scammers are targeting some Missourians trying to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Scammers are targeting some Missourians trying to get COVID-19 vaccinations. Larry Jones, executive director of the Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence, says criminals are pretending to be from a local health department or another organization to get ahold of personal information. Jones says some of the websites the scammers are using look […]
Audio: Missouri GOP Senate President Pro Tem pushing gasoline tax increase
Missouri’s GOP Senate leader says it’s time to increase the state’s gasoline tax. Brian Hauswirth files this report. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz (pronounced like shots) of Sullivan will testify before the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday. He’ll present his bill, which would increase Missouri’s gasoline tax by two cents per […]
2,500 Missourians vaccinated against COVID-19 at Mexico, Missouri airport
One of Missouri’s nine mass vaccination clinics was held last week is in northeast Missouri’s Audrain County. Matt Pilger of Missourinet affiliate KXEO in Mexico filed this report from the airport. Pilger says traffic was busy near the Mexico airport for the coronavirus vaccination clinic, but the line moved along at a nice […]
Video: 5th generation farmers in Harris, Missouri call their farm “Diversified”
Justin and Stephanie Oaks, along with their three boys, are proud to call their Harris, Missouri farm diversified, to say the least. On their 200 acres in Sullivan County, the Oaks family raises cattle, hogs, row crops, and hay. Justin, a fifth-generation farmer, is also a local seed salesman, adding more diversity to their operation’s […]
Mercer County Health Department receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
The Mercer County Health Department has received its first shipment of 200 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The office will be closed during its first vaccine clinics on February 2nd and 4th. The health department has compiled a list of names and phone numbers of residents interested in receiving vaccines. Those residents will be contacted […]
Livingston County Health Center stops taking names for COVID-19 vaccine
The Livingston County Health Center is no longer taking names for COVID-19 vaccine at this time. The office reports there has been an overwhelming response, and it does not want to provide false hope of getting vaccinated in the near future until vaccine becomes more readily available. Individuals who signed up will still be notified […]
Audio: Missouri is now 11th in nation among those looking to open new business facilities
Missouri’s governor is touting the state’s numerous job expansions and attractions, saying they highlight the state’s increasingly competitive business climate: Governor Parson is also highlighting the expansions at Boeing in St. Charles and Ford in Claycomo. One of the biggest projects is in southwest Missouri’s Republic, where Amazon will open its first fulfillment […]
Lawson man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of Elizabeth Michelle Adams
A Lawson man has been charged in Caldwell County with first-degree murder following a shooting in Polo the morning of January 27th in which a woman died from her injuries. Thirty-five-year-old Kevin Lynn Barnett Junior has also been charged with assault—first degree or attempt, armed criminal action, robbery—first degree, unlawful possession of a firearm, and […]
Video: Governor Parson delivers 2021 State of the State Address
Governor Mike Parson delivered the 2021 State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly. Governor Parson highlighted several accomplishments the state has made in combating COVID-19 as well as major successes in infrastructure and workforce development despite the challenges of the past year. Following a recap of 2020, Governor Parson’s speech focused […]
Harrison County Health Department receives 350 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Harrison County Health Department has obtained about 350 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. It has followed the governor’s vaccination plan, prioritizing vaccine for Phase 1A, Phase 1B Tier 1, and Phase 1B Tier 2, and been giving vaccine throughout the week to individuals in those phases. The health department reports it started a waiting list […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic
The Grundy County Health Department has a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine doses available. Vaccine clinics will be held on Thursday, January 28, and Friday, January 29 by appointment only. This clinic will serve individuals: Age 65 and older Also accepting appointments for persons from Phase 1A and Phase 1B-Tier 1 who have not been […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital to vaccinate critical healthcare infrastructure
Carroll County Memorial Hospital is registered as a COVID-19 Vaccinator through the State of Missouri, however, CCMH does not have vaccines available for the general public at this time. “At this point, we have not received a shipment directly to CCMH,” said Jeff Tindle, CCMH CEO. “We have been very lucky to have partnering hospitals […]
Missouri Department of Higher Education releases report on response of postsecondary institutions during COVID-19
The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) released an addendum to its third COVID-19 After-Action Report, which was published in December 2020. Much like last December’s report, the addendum focuses on the initial institutional response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As colleges and universities quickly transitioned to online courses, three major problems […]