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First MO Case of COVID Variant Reported in Marion County
State health officials said Saturday that the first case in the state of a highly contagious variant of the coronavirus has been recorded in northeast Missouri.

Gov. Parson, First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus.

Cardinals’ Series in Detroit Cancelled Due to COVID
Seven St. Louis Cardinals players and six staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team’s four-game series at Detroit.

Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club to Require Face Coverings
Walmart has become the latest major retailer to require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club stores.

Illinois Governor Orders Residents to Stay at Home
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered the state's residents to remain in their homes except for essential needs, joining similar efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

IL Gov. Pritzker Orders All Bars & Restaurants to Close
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is ordering all bars and restaurants in the state to close to dine-in patrons from Monday night through March 30 as part of an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Iowa Septuplets To Graduate High School, Headed for Hannibal-LaGrange
The world's first surviving septuplets are scheduled to graduate Sunday from an Iowa high school.

Windy and Stormy Weather Expected in Northeast Missouri
Forecasters are warning 63 million people in the central U.S. to have an eye out for bad weather.