‘Stay at home’ order likely to be extended
(AP) — Regional leaders in St. Louis and Kansas City may decide by the end of the week whether to…
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Traffic drop from stay-at-home orders imperils road funding
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — America’s roads are much less congested, due to coronavirus shutdowns that have kept millions of commuters,…
In nod to governors, Trump walks back total authority claim
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s open to some states “reopening” before federal social distancing guidelines expire at the…
Curbside mixed drinks temporarily allowed in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri is permitting the curbside sale of mixed drinks amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Missouri Division…
Parson to decide soon on reopening Missouri businesses
(AP) — Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday that he was close to deciding when to reopen the state economy, which…
Restaurants turn to grocery sales to help offset losses
(AP) – The coronavirus has restaurants, as well as individuals, in survival mode. From large chains to mom-and-pop eateries, restaurants…
Trump says he, not governors, will decide on easing virus guidelines
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he was the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to…
Dorsey donates billion to fight coronavirus
St. Louis native Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and CEO of Twitter and the founder and CEO of Square, is donating…
Missouri budget chief cites virus as revenue plunges
(AP) — As Missouri lawmakers prepare to consider emergency funding in response to the coronavirus crisis, the state’s budget director…
Free parking at city meters extended until April 22
ST. LOUIS – Drivers will continue to get free parking spots at meters in the city, City Treasurer Tishaura Jones…
Zero-interest loans offered for small businesses
ST. LOUIS – Small businesses in St. Louis and St. Louis County that have been slammed by the coronavirus can…
Hospitals on financial brink may succumb to coronavirus
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Randy Tobler says his Missouri hospital has until mid-May before it runs out of money…
Those without broadband struggle in a stuck-at-home nation
NEW YORK (AP) — In Sandwich, N.H., a town of 1,200 best known as the setting for the movie “On…
Gateway Resilience Fund awards $440,000 to St. Louis individuals, businesses
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Grants totaling nearly $440,000 were awarded to 525 individuals and 16 downtown businesses by the Gateway Resilience…
Missouri top court strikes down anti-picketing law
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, March 31, that a 2018 law banning public union workers…
Missouri Attorney General tackles alleged price gougers
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is going after eight third-party Amazon sellers suspected of price-gouging during the coronavirus pandemic. On…