Boone County

The legislation backed by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will boost the minimum salary for teachers, change the formula for funding public schools and expands a tax-credit scholarship for private schools.

Mengqi Ji’s remains were found in a shallow grave two years after she was reported missing. Her murderer was brought to justice with the help of a team of plant conservation geneticists from the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Boone County has one of the highest vaccination rates in Missouri, according to the Department of Health & Senior Services. 49.0 percent of the county has completed their vaccine regiment, and 55.5 percent have at least begun the process.