Audrain County Commission Releases Phase 3 CARES Act Funding The Audrain County Commission is releasing Phase 3 of CARES Act Funding. This phase is designed for mitigation purchases to protect against future COVID-19 issues. The Commission has set aside a half million dollars and is limiting funding per entity to five thousand dollars, although the…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/15/20
KWWR Sports Report 9/15 The St. Louis Cardinals split a doubleheader with the Milwaukee Brewers on the road yesterday (Monday). Game 1 went to the Brewers 2-1. The Redbirds would battle back and take the second game 3-2. Game 3 of the five game series is tonight. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid gave…… Continue Reading
Columbia Attorney Loses License for a Year
Columbia Attorney Loses License for a Year The Missouri State Supreme Court suspends a Columbia attorney’s license for a year. Syreeta McNeal, a Columbia attorney focusing mainly on bankruptcy and tax matters admitted to violating various rules of professional responsibility. McNeal admitted to attempting to collect fees to which she was not entitled and threatening…… Continue Reading
Boone County COVID-19 Positivity Rates In Error
Boone County COVID-19 Positivity Rates in Error Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services is reporting an error in positivity rates for the county, stretching back to May. In a release today (Tuesday), the agency says the error stems from a “complex data extraction issue” between MU Health Care’s electronic medical record contractor and…… Continue Reading
Later Lou
Later Lou On September 6th we said goodbye to Lou Brock, long time left-fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, known for his speed and his ability to steal a base off almost any pitcher and catcher. In fact, at the time he retired he had the all-time single season and career stolen base record. He…… Continue Reading
Westminster College Announces Increase in Freshman Enrollment
Westminster College Announces Increase in Freshman Enrollment The Westminster College in Fulton is announcing a 25% increase in freshman enrollment for this year. The college said yesterday (Monday) the freshman class has 177 students, and it is the biggest class in the last 4 years. The college also had 37 transfers. According to a spokesperson…… Continue Reading
Chariton County Man Sentenced to Seventy-Two Months in Prison for Child Sex Crimes
Chariton County Man Sentenced to Seventy-Two Months in Prison for Child Sex Crimes A Chariton County man is now sentenced to 72 years in prison on multiple counts of sodomy, child molestation and sexual misconduct. 59 year old Edward Schrock of Keytesville was sentenced yesterday (Monday) by a Chariton County judge for the sexual abuse…… Continue Reading
North Callaway School District Addressing Claims of Bullying After Student Death
North Callaway School District Addressing Claims of Bullying After Student Death The North Callaway School District is addressing claims of bullying following a student’s death last week. In a letter sent to parents last night (Monday) the district said any death is tragic, however several social media posts are erroneously claiming the district doesn’t have…… Continue Reading
New COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County
New COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County Three new cases of the novel coronavirus being reported in Audrain County this afternoon (Tuesday). As of 4:30, the Audrain County Health Department is reporting 366 total cases with 59 still active. There have been 303 recoveries and 4 deaths in the county since the pandemic began.… Continue Reading
Drive-Thru Flu Shots at Truman VA in Columbia
Drive-Thru Flu Shots at Truman VA in Columbia Truman VA Hospital in Columbia now offering drive-thru flu shots for veterans enrolled in Veterans Affairs health care. Flu shots are available Monday through Friday from 9am until 3pm except on federal holidays. The drive-thru is in the south section of the first floor of Truman VA’s…… Continue Reading
