Additional COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County Eight new cases of the novel coronavirus in Audrain County this afternoon (Tuesday). According to the Audrain County Health Department, as of 3:15 there are now 671 total cases in the county with 110 still active. Of those still active, 69 cases are in Mexico and 12 are in…… Continue Reading
Moberly Police Department Foot Pursuit
Moberly Police Department Foot Pursuit A foot pursuit in Moberly last night (Monday) leads to arrest. Just before midnight, officers saw a subject known to have a warrant at a business on North Morley. As officers approached the man, he fled on foot until the pursuing officer and responding officers caught him in the 1000…… Continue Reading
Madison Schools Closure Due to Staffing
Madison Schools Closure Due to Staffing Due to a lack of staffing, Madison C-3 will be out of school today (Tuesday) and possibly tomorrow (Wednesday), according to Superintendent Dr. Zack Bruner. The district wasn’t notified until late yesterday (Monday) of the staffing issues and today will be spent deep cleaning the building. Today (Tuesday) will…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City House Fire
Jefferson City House Fire A Monday afternoon fire in Jefferson City seriously damages a home in the 100 block of East Franklin Street. The call came in at 3:28 reporting the fire and reporting that occupants of the home hadn’t been accounted for. Firefighters had the fire under control within 10 minutes of arriving on…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Issues Mask Advisory
Audrain County Health Department Issues Mask Advisory A Mask Advisory is now issued by the Audrain County Health Department. The goal, according to the release from the agency, is to stem the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the county. CEO Craig Brace stresses that it is not a mask mandate, but is following public…… Continue Reading
SSM St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City Signs Letter of Intent
SSM St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City Signs Letter of Intent SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City may soon have a new owner. SSM and Quorum Health have signed a letter of intent to purchase the hospital and associated medical group practices. The letter of intent begins a period of exclusive negotiation between…… Continue Reading
Van-Far School District Moves to Virtual Instruction
Van-Far School District Moves to Virtual Instruction Van-Far School District is joining a growing list of schools switching to virtual instruction. In a Facebook post this (Tuesday) afternoon, the district says they have over 150 students and 17 staff members who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are in isolation due to exposure. Due…… Continue Reading
Nearly 50 New COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County
Nearly 50 New COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County Nearly fifty new cases of the novel coronavirus being reported this afternoon (Monday) by the Audrain County Health Department. As of 3:30, there are 663 total cases, an increase of 47 since Friday with 115 still active. Of the active cases, 67 are in Mexico and 13…… Continue Reading
12th Judicial Circuit Wins Award from Missouri Supreme Court
12th Judicial Circuit Wins Award from Missouri Supreme Court The 12th Judicial Circuit, comprised of Audrain, Montgomery, and Warren Counties is receiving an award from the Missouri Supreme Court. The Permanency Award was received by the circuit for excellence in service to children and families. The award recognizes the Circuit Court’s consistent timely hearings for…… Continue Reading
Development Ongoing at Mexico’s West Plaza Shopping Center
Development Ongoing at Mexico’s West Plaza Shopping Center New retail developments at Mexico’s West Plaza Shopping Center underway. According to Norma Hooton, owner and broker of The Heartland in Moberly, listing agent for the property, there is a tenant coming into the former Gordmans building. Hooton wasn’t at liberty to release the name of the…… Continue Reading
