Skip to contentPosted: Oct 5, 2023 / 07:43 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 5, 2023 / 07:43 PM CDTJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For the first time in more than a decade, the Missouri Department of Transportation is gaining staff instead of losing it.Within the last month, through a new strategy of hiring events, MoDOT has hired 100 new people. At one point, the state’s transportation department was short 1,000 employees.“We were digging a hole that keeps getting deeper,” said Patrick McKenna, director for the Missouri Department of Transportation. “The first thing we had to do was stop digging, and I feel...…Skip to contentPosted: Oct 5, 2023 / 07:43 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 5, 2023 / 07:43 PM CDTJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For the first time in more than a decade, the Missouri Department of Transportation is gaining staff instead of losing it.Within the last month, through a new strategy of hiring events, MoDOT has hired 100 new people. At one point, the state’s transportation department was short 1,000 employees.“We were digging a hole that keeps getting deeper,” said Patrick McKenna, director for the Missouri Department of Transportation. “The first thing we had to do was stop digging, and I feel...WW…

Posted: Mar 18, 2021 / 03:26 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2021 / 06:17 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.ST. LOUIS – announced Thursday plans to have approximately 4.5 million residents eligible to receive the COVID vaccine by April 9.During the announcement at a statehouse news conference, Parson said the state would move to Phase 2 eligibility for vaccination against the coronavirus starting March 29, and to Phase 3, for all Missouri adults starting April 9, citing...…Posted: Mar 18, 2021 / 03:26 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2021 / 06:17 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.ST. LOUIS – announced Thursday plans to have approximately 4.5 million residents eligible to receive the COVID vaccine by April 9.During the announcement at a statehouse news conference, Parson said the state would move to Phase 2 eligibility for vaccination against the coronavirus starting March 29, and to Phase 3, for all Missouri adults starting April 9, citing...WW…

Posted: Apr 8, 2021 / 06:52 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 8, 2021 / 09:50 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — Missouri Republicans said they are ready to oppose ‘s executive actions on gun violence.The President called the gun violence in the country an “epidemic” during his announcement of six executive actions Thursday. In Missouri, there is legislation making its way through the General Assembly which would protect Missourians from any federal gun laws....…Posted: Apr 8, 2021 / 06:52 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 8, 2021 / 09:50 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — Missouri Republicans said they are ready to oppose ‘s executive actions on gun violence.The President called the gun violence in the country an “epidemic” during his announcement of six executive actions Thursday. In Missouri, there is legislation making its way through the General Assembly which would protect Missourians from any federal gun laws....WW…

Posted: Mar 3, 2021 / 08:18 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 4, 2021 / 08:46 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Some lawmakers in Missouri are talking about changing the way Missourians vote and even getting rid of the presidential primary election to save money.Members of the House Elections and Elected Officials Committee discussed only allowing voters to use paper ballots. Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R-Carrollton) is the sponsor of House Bill 1065, a large...…Posted: Mar 3, 2021 / 08:18 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 4, 2021 / 08:46 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Some lawmakers in Missouri are talking about changing the way Missourians vote and even getting rid of the presidential primary election to save money.Members of the House Elections and Elected Officials Committee discussed only allowing voters to use paper ballots. Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R-Carrollton) is the sponsor of House Bill 1065, a large...WW…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s health director said the state is looking at ways to bring more mass vaccination sites to urban areas after doses have gone unused at rural vaccination sites.Over the weekend, more than 1,400 doses had to be redistributed after not enough people showed up at a scheduled mass vaccination site in north-central Missouri. Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services said he potentially sees that happening more frequently as the state vaccinates more people.“You are going to have people multiple listed that don’t get off the list,” Williams said....…JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s health director said the state is looking at ways to bring more mass vaccination sites to urban areas after doses have gone unused at rural vaccination sites.Over the weekend, more than 1,400 doses had to be redistributed after not enough people showed up at a scheduled mass vaccination site in north-central Missouri. Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services said he potentially sees that happening more frequently as the state vaccinates more people.“You are going to have people multiple listed that don’t get off the list,” Williams said....WW…

Posted: Feb 1, 2021 / 05:48 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 1, 2021 / 05:48 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Hospitals across Missouri will start hosting mass vaccination sites this week, with the goal to vaccinate 5,000 Missourians at each location.The state announced the new distribution plan Monday. Two weeks ago, the Missouri National Guard partnered with local health departments to host mass vaccination sites in Missouri State Highway Patrol’s (MSHP)...…Posted: Feb 1, 2021 / 05:48 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 1, 2021 / 05:48 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Hospitals across Missouri will start hosting mass vaccination sites this week, with the goal to vaccinate 5,000 Missourians at each location.The state announced the new distribution plan Monday. Two weeks ago, the Missouri National Guard partnered with local health departments to host mass vaccination sites in Missouri State Highway Patrol’s (MSHP)...WW…

Posted: Jan 5, 2021 / 06:37 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 5, 2021 / 06:37 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – A Missouri lawmaker wants parents to have the choice to move their student(s) to in-person classes.The 101st General Assembly convenes inside the Capitol Wednesday and it will be unlike any other session before with COVID front and center.Besides the virus, education will also be a major topic for discussion.The idea of moving students to another...…Posted: Jan 5, 2021 / 06:37 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 5, 2021 / 06:37 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – A Missouri lawmaker wants parents to have the choice to move their student(s) to in-person classes.The 101st General Assembly convenes inside the Capitol Wednesday and it will be unlike any other session before with COVID front and center.Besides the virus, education will also be a major topic for discussion.The idea of moving students to another...WW…

Posted: Dec 8, 2020 / 07:35 PM CSTUpdated: Dec 8, 2020 / 07:35 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s education leaders are making a big change to standardized tests due to the pandemic.The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) canceled its statewide required assessments in the spring because of COVID-19. Board of education members discussed Tuesday what to do this school year since more than 10 percent of all Missouri...…Posted: Dec 8, 2020 / 07:35 PM CSTUpdated: Dec 8, 2020 / 07:35 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s education leaders are making a big change to standardized tests due to the pandemic.The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) canceled its statewide required assessments in the spring because of COVID-19. Board of education members discussed Tuesday what to do this school year since more than 10 percent of all Missouri...WW…

Posted: Nov 18, 2020 / 06:24 PM CSTUpdated: Nov 19, 2020 / 08:12 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – What if your phone could tell you if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19? With everything our phones can do, it’s no surprise it can warn of a COVID-19 exposure.There’s an app for that, but not in Missouri or surrounding states. An app used in about 20 other states can send an alert to your phone that you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 and should go get...…Posted: Nov 18, 2020 / 06:24 PM CSTUpdated: Nov 19, 2020 / 08:12 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – What if your phone could tell you if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19? With everything our phones can do, it’s no surprise it can warn of a COVID-19 exposure.There’s an app for that, but not in Missouri or surrounding states. An app used in about 20 other states can send an alert to your phone that you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 and should go get...WW…

FULTON, Mo. – Missouri’s governor said Tuesday if he ordered a mask mandate statewide, would he have to also order vaccinations for all?The Missouri Hospital Association, healthcare systems, and even some cities have called on Gov. Mike Parson to issue a statewide mask mandate, but he said Tuesday he is standing by his decision to let the local levels decide.In an interview with our Missouri Capitol Bureau Reporter Emily Manley, the governor reiterated his opposition to a statewide mandate but is he urging Missourians to wear a mask.“You know, Missourians have to take that responsibility on...…FULTON, Mo. – Missouri’s governor said Tuesday if he ordered a mask mandate statewide, would he have to also order vaccinations for all?The Missouri Hospital Association, healthcare systems, and even some cities have called on Gov. Mike Parson to issue a statewide mask mandate, but he said Tuesday he is standing by his decision to let the local levels decide.In an interview with our Missouri Capitol Bureau Reporter Emily Manley, the governor reiterated his opposition to a statewide mandate but is he urging Missourians to wear a mask.“You know, Missourians have to take that responsibility on...WW…