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Person who was in Truman Building tests positive for COVID-19 A person who was in the Harry S. Truman State Office Building has tested positive for COVID-19. by News Tribune Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 5:25pm

Missouri Gov. Parson on civil unrest: 'We're going to put an end to it' Gov. Mike Parson is calling up more than 1,000 Missouri National Guard troops to help support the Missouri Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies. by Phillip Sitter Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 7:00pm

Police: 4 St. Louis officers hit by gunfire during protests Protests that began peacefully over the death of George Floyd turned violent in the St. Louis area, where four police officers were shot in the city and separately a suspect was shot and gravely wounded after allegedly shooting at a St. Louis County officer. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 9:28am

Kansas City imposes curfew after protests turn violent Kansas City officials imposed a partial curfew and pleaded for calm Sunday after overnight protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and law enforcement's treatment of black people devolved into violence that left several businesses damaged and at least 10 people injured. Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Floyd death protests turn violent in Kansas City, Ferguson Business owners in Kansas City and Ferguson were assessing damage and cleaning up Sunday after protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the general treatment of blacks by police devolved into violence. by MARGARET STAFFORD, Associated Press Published May. 31 2020 @ 1:05am

Parson activates National Guard to respond to protests Gov. Mike Parson on Saturday evening activated the Missouri National Guard to help respond to protests around the state that he described as creating hazards to safety, welfare and property that are beyond the abilities of local authorities to manage. Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:55am

Missouri reports 33 new COVID-19 deaths, making total 771 Missouri reported another 33 COVID-19-related deaths Saturday, up 4.5 percent in a single day, increasing its total for the coronavirus pandemic to 771. by Associated Press Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

State Honoree: DNR employee applauded for problem-solving skills Amberly Schulz is described by her colleagues in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as an employee who sees a problem, drills down into the details then implements solutions to correct any issues. Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Sanitizer and single-use pens: How rural Missouri counties are preparing for Tuesday's elections Polling places across Missouri will soon open for the first election since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the state. by Madison Czopek, Missouri Information Corps Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

St. Louis protesters block interstate, 1 demonstrator dies Protesters blocked a downtown St. Louis interstate, set a fire in the road and broke into trucks during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee onto Floyd's neck during an arrest. One St. Louis protester died early Saturday. by Associated Press Published May. 30 2020 @ 5:30pm

Missouri reports 33 new COVID-19 deaths, making total 771 Missouri reported another 33 COVID-19-related deaths Saturday, up 4.5% in a single day, increasing its total for the coronavirus pandemic to 771. by Associated Press Published May. 30 2020 @ 5:05pm

Masks handed out to help St. Louis-area black churches open HANLEY HILLS (AP) — Bishop Floyd Williams knows the coronavirus has proven especially lethal in the black community, so his decision to reopen his End Times Christian Assembly in St. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

UMKC to repopulate 2 Kansas City campuses in coming weeks KANSAS CITY (AP) — The University of Missouri-Kansas City has announced it will begin bringing back faculty, staff and students to its two campuses in Kansas City starting next week following its shutdown during the coronavirus outbreak. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri bill improves situations for children Among the bills the Missouri General Assembly passed on to Gov. Mike Parson for his signature on the last day of the session was House Bill 1414, which strengthens protections for children. by Joe Gamm Published May. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Parson moves up vote on Missouri Medicaid expansion Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday said he's moving up the date that voters will decide whether to expand Medicaid health care coverage to thousands more low-income adults in the state. Published May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Kansas City, St. Louis leaders urge lakegoers to quarantine Leaders in Kansas City, St. Louis and the state of Kansas urged people who partied close together at Lake of the Ozarks over the Memorial Day weekend to self-quarantine for two weeks, amid fears the gatherings documented in social media postings will lead to a resurgence of the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published May. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri health director warns revelers: Virus is still here Missouri's health director issued a dire warning Monday after photos and video showed Memorial Day weekend revelers partying close together: The coronavirus is still here, and the spreading of illnesses could have "long-lasting and tragic" results. by Associated Press Published May. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Second stylist at Great Clips in Missouri sick with COVID-19 A Springfield hairstylist served 84 clients over eight days while experiencing symptoms of coronavirus, and now a coworker is sick, health officials said. Published May. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Student sues University of Missouri over online classes A student is suing the University of Missouri System, claiming that the four campuses did not offer sufficient refunds to students when classes were moved online because of the coronavirus pandemic. by Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 3:50pm

National Guard to help expand COVID-19 testing After announcing earlier this week the state wants to test more Missourians for COVID-19, Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday the Missouri National Guard will serve to expand testing across the state. by Phillip Sitter Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

MDC to hold Free Fishing Days in June The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold its Free Fishing Days June 6-7.During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in Missouri without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit or trout park daily tag. Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am