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Masks again required in St. Louis area amid COVID-19 rise The St. Louis area has become one of the first in the U.S. to reinstate mask requirements amid a rise in cases statewide that health officials are blaming on low vaccination rates and the highly contagious delta variant. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

2 found dead in Missouri home; man arrested CHAMOIS (AP) — Two people were found dead in front of their central Missouri home over the weekend, and another man has been arrested and charged in the deaths, authorities there said. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Woman, 3 children dead in Springfield house fire SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Four people — including three children — have died from injuries received in a house fire at Springfield, officials there said. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

New Missouri law strives to support homeless teens Trysta Herzog owns a successful marketing business in Springfield.But when she was a teenager, she was homeless. by Rebecca Rivas - The Missouri Independent Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Federal inmates from St. Louis moved to Kentucky, Indiana ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hundreds of inmates facing federal charges have been transferred from the St. Louis area to jails in Indiana and Kentucky, leaving relatives desperately trying to reconnect. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Several STL politicians oppose new mask orders ST. LOUIS (AP) — The new mask mandate in the city and county of St. Louis that takes effect this week is being criticized by several state and local elected officials. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

19-year-old killed in St. Louis suburb Saturday BEL-RIDGE, Mo. (AP) — A 19-year-old Missouri man was killed Saturday in the St. Louis suburb of Bel-Ridge. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

3 dead from 4-vehicle crash in Missouri CRAWFORD COUNTY (AP) — Three people from Wisconsin died in a four-vehicle crash in eastern Missouri on Friday. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

3 men escape SW Missouri jail, on loose PINEVILLE (AP) — Authorities are searching for three men who escaped from a jail in southwest Missouri after allegedly attacking an officer. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Teen critically hurt in 'hill jumping' crash in KC KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police said a teen girl was critically injured after the car she was riding in flipped and crashed while "hill jumping" in Kansas City, MissouriThe crash was reported around 1:30 a. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Missouri health official: COVID-19 vaccine falsehoods 'a bunch of baloney' Gov. Mike Parson's top adviser on COVID-19 is lashing out at vaccine falsehoods on social media, adding to the chorus of health officials around the state working to distribute shots as the delta variant continues to surge. by Rudi Keller, The Missouri Independent Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Couple accused of reform school abuses released from prison A southwest Missouri couple facing multiple charges of abuse against girls at a Christian reform school have been released from jail and placed on home confinement after they reported health issues. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Springfield man who shot 2 strangers gets life sentences A Springfield man who shot two strangers in random attacks two years ago has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. by Associated Press Published Jul. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

St. Joseph woman won't be prosecuted in husband's death ST. JOSEPH (AP) — A St. Joseph woman will not be charged in the shooting death of her husband because she was acting in self-defense, the Buchanan County Prosecutor said Friday. by Associated Press Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

Arrest of Florida man made in Springfield killing SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A Florida truck driver has been arrested in the February shooting death of a man in downtown Springfield, police there said. by Associated Press Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

Kansas City-area medical leaders discuss new mask mandate KANSAS CITY (AP) — As the delta variant of COVID-19 makes its way through the Kansas City area, the region's medical leaders appear to be on the verge of calling for new mask mandates. by Associated Press Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

Organizers: Traditional state fair returning this year After being canceled in 2020, the Missouri State Fair will return to normalcy this year, organizers say. by Jonathan Jain, For the Fulton Sun Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

State task force to help support small businesses The Show Me Strong Recovery Task Force has begun meeting to identify ways to support Missouri's small businesses. by Jonathan Jain, [email protected] Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

State high court reverses Medicaid expansion decision ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to the state's voter- approved Medicaid expansion plan, overturning a lower court's ruling that the constitutional amendment would wrongfully force lawmakers to set aside additional money. by Associated Press Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 12:40am

State health officials say incentive program is starting strong Missouri's vaccine incentive program is off to a promising start, state health officials say. by Ryan Pivoney Published Jul. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

DNR calls civil rights violations allegations 'unsubstantiated' Missouri's Department of Natural Resources called claims that it violated residents' civil rights "unsubstantiated and conclusory" even as it quietly addressed several findings from an ongoing Environmental Protection Agency investigation. by Allison Kite, The Missouri Independent Published Jul. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

200 Missouri clergy urge more vaccinations Clergy from around the state are joining calls for Missourians to get vaccinated. More than 200 Missouri pastors and ministers have signed a statement urging Christians to get the COVID-19 vaccination. by Ryan Pivoney Published Jul. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm

Parson names DHSS chief, unveils vaccine incentives As COVID-19 and the delta variant surge in Missouri, Gov. Mike Parson has named a new state health department director and announced $9 million in vaccine incentive programs. by Ryan Pivoney Published Jul. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm