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Local Catholic schools to stay closed through April 30 Bishop Shawn McKnight issued a formal decree which restricts public gatherings to help curb the spread of COVID-19. by Layne Stracener Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 11:00am

Coronavirus sickens, kills more from Missouri nursing homes The coronavirus outbreak is ravaging Missouri nursing homes as the number sickened and dead continues to grow. by Associated Press Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 9:21am

Number of Missouri COVID-19 cases jumps by nearly 300 The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri jumped by nearly 300 on Tuesday, as calls for a statewide stay-at-home mandate increased. by JIM SALTER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 5:20am

State officials warn of COVID-19 scams, price gouging Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Attorney General Eric Schmitt are warning residents of potential COVID-19-related scams and price gouging across the state. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:59am

State Family Support Division call center hours expand As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, more and more people have found themselves struggling to put food on their families' tables, pay the rent or meet other obligations. by Joe Gamm Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:58am

Virus likely dooms Missouri recreational marijuana campaign The spread of the coronavirus has likely doomed an effort to get a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri on the November ballot, according to organizers of the campaign. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:55am

Feed the soul In chaotic times, gardening becomes therapy As spring's arrival in the Northern Hemisphere coincides with government stay-at-home orders, the itch to get outside has turned backyard gardens into a getaway for the mind in chaotic times. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans, and now April's bills are coming due. by the Associated Press Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

US death toll eclipses China's as reinforcements head to NYC NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed past 3,800 Tuesday, eclipsing China's official count, as hard-hit New York City rushed to bring in more medical professionals and ambulances and parked refrigerated morgue trucks on the streets to collect the dead. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Some Missouri state parks close, but still room for responsible outdoor activity Five Missouri State Parks will close Thursday evening after crowds flocked to enjoy the spring weather — but none of the closures are in Mid-Missouri, and there are still ways to stay active outside and keep a safe distance. by Brendan Crowley, [email protected] Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Winning slogan makes debut on sign Fulton's new slogan now proudly welcomes travelers to town. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Former candidates file to run for governor, lieutenant governor spots Former Kansas City Council woman Alissia Canady is running as a Democrat for Missouri lieutenant governor and former Republican auditor candidate Saundra McDowell is running for governor. by Associated Press Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:00am

Missouri Supreme Court strikes down anti-picketing law The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a 2018 law banning public union workers from picketing is unconstitutional. by Associated Press Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:00am

Churchgoers flock to hear Louisiana pastor despite virus ban CENTRAL, La. (AP) — Buses and cars filled a Louisiana church parking lot for another service Tuesday evening as worshipers flocked to hear a Louisiana pastor who is facing misdemeanor charges for holding services despite a ban on gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:00am

Army Corps of Engineers continues levee repairs Amid all the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Monday its work on repairing the damage left by last year's flooding will not be interrupted. by News Tribune Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 6:27pm

Fulton Medical Center gains chief medical officer Fulton Medical Center has a new chief medical officer to lead its COVID-19-fighting efforts. by Helen Wilbers Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 6:24pm

Restaurants join campaign to provide Our House meals Our House's new campaign offers a way to feed Our House residents and support local restaurants — all at the same time. by Helen Wilbers Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 6:22pm

William Woods moves to test-optional admissions for fall 2020 William Woods University is dropping test requirements for prospective fall 2020 freshmen. Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 6:19pm

New Bloomfield bus drivers deliver meals to students Bus drivers Glenn Farris and Bob Kinsley delivered 69 meals Tuesday to New Bloomfield children stuck at home while schools are closed. by Olivia Garrett Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 6:17pm

Remains found in Franklin County may be missing person Authorities in eastern Missouri's Franklin County believe human remains found earlier this month may be those of someone who was reported missing a decade ago. by Associated Press Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 9:02am

Kansas City cracks down on stores breaking stay-at-home rule Kansas City-area officials have cracked down on businesses that remain open despite stay-at-home orders as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri surpassed 1,000. by Associated Press Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 7:55am

Wanted woman found under bed The Callaway County Sheriff's Office has made multiple felony arrests since Friday, according to Sheriff Clay Chism. Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:06am

Economic development aid network being deployed The Missouri Department of Economic Development has activated a statewide network of more than 400 economic development groups to offer assistance to employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. by Phillip Sitter Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:05am