Coronavirus

A Missouri murder suspect has died after contracting COVID-19 in jail while awaiting trial. The Joplin Globe reports that 43-year-old Vernon Thomas died…

Regional headlines from the KBIA newsroom, including:Missouri Health Department Finds Unreported DeathsSpringfield Extends Mask Ordinance to AprilCPS…

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The city of Springfield is extending its mask requirement until April 9, citing the fast-rising number of hospitalizations and deaths…

Regional headlines from the KBIA Newsroom, including:Missouri Cites 161 Additional COVID-19 DeathsMissouri Students Likely to Take Standardized Tests in…

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s death toll from the coronavirus are rising sharply. The state on Tuesday announced 161 new fatalities. One county alone…

Missouri lawmakers are back at work after several tested positive for the coronavirus, which delayed a special session.Senators on Tuesday gave initial…

MEMPHIS, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is devastating rural hospitals, including the tiny 25-bed facility in Memphis, Missouri. People come from six…

Regional stories from the KBIA newsroom, including:City of Columbia Accepting Proposals for CDBG DonationsThree Former Missouri City Officials Charged in…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A suburban and rural county near St. Louis is requiring face masks. Franklin County's mask order takes effect Friday and expires Dec. 20.…

The City of Columbia Housing Programs Division is offering funds to nonprofits in order to help residents make housing and living payments during…