We will be updating this story as more cases are confirmed in the Local 6 area.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he is issuing a stay at home order that will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Parson said the order promotes social distancing, and means local law enforcement agencies can used their time for things other than that administrative task. 

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday that he’s expecting a $500 million revenue shortfall this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, and he’s cutting roughly $175 million in spending to make up for it.

Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in McCracken County, the local health department says.

The Cape Girardeau Fire Department says Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, gets a C- grade when it comes to flattening the curve to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri jumped by nearly 300 on Tuesday, as calls for a statewide stay-at-home mandate increased.

Health officials said that as of Monday afternoon, 1,031 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Missouri. That is an increase of 128 from Sunday.

The US 60/62 bridge, which connects Illinois and Missouri over the Mississippi River, will be closed during the daytime both this week and next.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says in a Facebook post that more personal protective equipment has arrived in the state. 

During a virtual press conference with the governor on Friday, Missouri National Guard Adjutant General Levon Cumpton said the Guard is “here to help you, not to control you.” 

That brings the total number of cases in the county up to 7.

They will assist in the state's COVID-19 response efforts.

President Donald Trump has approved Missouri's request for a federal disaster declaration in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Missouri health officials said Wednesday that the state has 356 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, an increase of 101 since Tuesday, as Gov. Mike Parson announced more steps to help the fight the spread of the virus.

The patient is a man in his 40's and is in isolation.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says the state is moving around money from other departments to provide health care workers with personal protective equipment.

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Department says the patient is a 60-year-old man who is currently in isolation.

Two St. Louis-area residents are the fourth and fifth patients in Missouri to die of an illness related to the new coronavirus, local health officials announced Monday.

Deputies will be able to deliver medicine to seniors who are not wanting to travel to pick up their prescriptions and are not having them delivered another way.

The changes impact stores in West Tennessee, Paducah, Murray, and Poplar Bluff.

Perry County, Missouri has its first positive case of COVID-19. The patient is currently at home in isolation, and has been in isolation since her symptoms began. 

Gov. Parson has directed Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams to order statewide social distancing. 

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson give an outline for a new statewide social distancing order. His Facebook page also said he will also discuss child care and Department of Revenue relief and extensions

Two more Missourians have died from the coronavirus, and the number of confirmed cases of the illness nearly doubled in one day.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson provided an update on COVID-19 in the state Friday afternoon.

So far, 26 people have tested positive in the state, One person from Boone County has died.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is providing an update on COVID-19 in the state.

Starting Monday, March 30, all in-person classes will be provided through alternative means.

We have activated a Weather Authority Alert for Thursday afternoon. A line of storms is expected to pass across the area with hail, high winds, and a tornado all possible.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday ordered all local elections scheduled for April 7 to be postponed until June 2.

Missouri’s health department on Tuesday reported 15 positive cases of coronavirus as state and local governments took additional steps to limit large gatherings in an attempt stem the virus’ spread.

Gov. Mike Parson earlier Monday said expects the state to be able to deploy mobile testing labs across the state in 10 days to two weeks.

The sixth case has been confirmed in Green County in southwest Missouri.

Do you feel like you have the symptoms of COVID-19? Here is what the state says you need to do to get tested:

One of the new cases is a St. Louis County resident in the 50s who case is believed to be related to domestic travel, Parson said in a statement. Details on the other case have not been released yet.

Joe Biden has delivered decisive wins in Missouri and Mississippi, dealing an early blow to Bernie Sanders on a night when six states were up for grabs.

Missouri will be holding their Presidential Primary tomorrow. Polls will be open 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. central time. To see local sample ballots, click "read more."

The family of the St. Louis County woman who tested positive for COVID-19 broke quarantine and attended a father-daughter school dance.

A suspect is in custody following a shooting in Sikeston Sunday afternoon.

Missouri officials say a St. Louis-area woman who recently traveled to Italy is the state's first confirmed coronavirus case.

Effective immediately until further notice, all university-affiliated travel to China, Italy, Iran, and South Korea is suspended.

UPDATE: The vast majority of power outages have been resolved. A few customers are still without power.

The hunters donated the meat to Missouri's Share the Harvest program, which provides "lean, healthy" venison to help feed hungry Missourians.

The St. Louis County Police Department is handling the investigation.

An investigation is underway after four people were shot at two different locations in Poplar Bluff on Sunday.

Authorities in eastern Missouri say two Kentucky mothers and their 12-year-old daughters were killed in a head-on crash near Lake Saint Louis on Friday.