Stories from Tuesday, July 21, 2020

As of noon, Monday, the Vernon County Health Department reported an increase in six confirmed COVID-19 cases and one probable case in the past week. This brings the county's totals to 41 positive cases and two probable cases. Of these, nine were travel related; 23 were close contacts with a confirmed case; and 11 were unknown. In addition, of these cases, 10 are active; 33 are recovered; and zero are hospitalized. There have been 1,977 negative tests in Vernon County...

One of the Show Me State's top annual attractions, the Missouri State Fair has announced this year's event will be comprised only of a Livestock Auction. "That the traditional fair will pivot to a youth livestock show, Aug. 13-23," a press release on their official site read. ...

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has made national headlines regarding his matter-of-fact comments regarding the reopening of schools for in-class instruction amid the raging coronavirus pandemic. Despite a significant spike in Missouri coronavirus infections this month, Parson declared "These kids have got to get back to school. ...