O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The number of new confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri jumped by more than 400 Friday, the biggest one-day increase since the first case was reported last month. Sixteen more people have died. Data from Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering shows 418 newly confirmed cases, bringing the total…
WASHINGTON (AP) — One day after laying out a roadmap for gradually reviving economic activity, President Donald Trump is urging his supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors, in effect encouraging protests against the stay-at-home restrictions against the coronavirus. The president took to Twitter on Friday with the kind of rhetoric some of…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A man is facing charges in connection with March homicide in Berkeley. According to St. Louis County Police, 35-year-old Danny Jackson of the 5000 block of West Florissant has been arrested on second-degree murder and other charges. The probable cause statement says that Jackson, and two other people, were caught on…
Beijing, China (AP) — At least 50% more people died in China’s virus epicenter of Wuhan than previously counted. State media attributed the initial undercount to how overwhelmed the health system was while coping with thousands of sick patients. The addition of 1,290 victims raised Wuhan’s death toll to 3,869 and may confirm suspicions that…
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states shows the vast majority expect the coronavirus outbreak to push their local areas into recession. The overall index for the region plummeted to 12.1 in April from March’s already anemic 35.5. It was the lowest index recorded…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has provoked a spike in demand for food pantries in the U.S. Providers have seen people lining up hours before pantries open, with cars stretching sometimes for miles. But while demand is up as much as 60% in some places, food donations have declined significantly. Katie Fitzgerald is…
Beijing, China (AP) — As countries consider how to restart their virus-halted economies, the early experiences in China and parts of Europe show it will be no easy task. Workers back on the job are wary of spending much. Shoppers are staying away. Masks and social distancing measures are not fading. And pervasive is the…
Shelbyville, IL (KTRS) The Illinois State Police need your help finding a missing person. In a release, State Police say that 29-year-old Kimberly Mattingly of Paris, Illinois is 5 feet 3 inches tall, 160 pounds, with blue eyes. If you have any information, please contact the Illinois State Police at (217)278-5004.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s unemployment rate is increasing as the effects of coronavirus kick in. State data released Wednesday show unemployment hit 4.5% in March. That’s compared to 3.5% unemployment in February. The hike in joblessness is likely the tip of the iceberg. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson didn’t issue a statewide stay-at-home order…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis police are investigating the shooting death of a teenage girl. Police say the unidentified girl was shot about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in the city’s Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. Police estimate she was between 13 and 16 years old. No arrests have been made.