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MISSOURI - As COVID-19 vaccinations become more widespread in Missouri, KOMU 8 News reached out to every member of the Missouri General Assembly to ask if they've been vaccinated. In the House of Representatives, KOMU 8 received responses from 44 representatives. There are 163 members in the Missouri House. Of the 45 responses, 34 had received the COVID-19 vaccine. Two representatives told KOMU 8 that they had not been vaccinated. Eight representatives responded to calls but declined to provide their vaccination status. One representative, Rep. Richard Brown (D-Kansas City) said he was undeci...

COLUMBIA- Columbia Police arrested two additional suspects in relation to a shots fired incident on Monday night in the parking lot of Walmart on West Broadway. Columbia residents Dequan Hughes, 21, and Gerrod Taylor, 20, were arrested Thursday on charges of first degree assault and armed criminal action. Columbia resident DeAngelo D. Hughes, 21, was arrested Tuesday and charged with tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution.  All three suspects are in Boone County Jail custody.  Part of the West Broadway Walmart parking lot taped off by the Columbia Police Department during a Mon...

The father was arrested on suspicion of endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful possession of a firearm.

“We’re trying to shift our focus,” she said.  Cole County says they will pour more of their efforts into informing the public on the safety and efficacy of the vaccines, as those who want the shot have likely already gotten it before the summer starts.  Missouri has initiated vaccinations with about 39% of the population. The country currently has a 46% vaccination rate.  There were just over 10,000 vaccine doses given across the state on Wednesday, a drop of over 87% since doses peaked on April 9. Vaccine administrations peaked on April 9 with 82,119 doses. On Wednesd...

(CNN) - CVS, Walgreens and Macy's said they are reviewing their requirements for facial coverings following new CDC guidance easing mask wearing for people vaccinated against Covid-19. The CDC said Thursday that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under certain circumstances such as in healthcare settings, on public transportation, or in areas where governments require masks. The CDC also said people will still need to follow workplace and local businesses' mask guidance. CVS said it is reevaluating its in-store policy, w...