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
Missouri Veterans Commission Set to Receive Medical Marijuana Money
Missouri Veterans Commission Set to Receive Medical Marijuana Money Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Program is helping Missouri Veterans. The Department of Health and Senior Services is announcing the pending transfer of more than $2.1 million to the Missouri Veterans Commission. When Missourians passed Article 14 in November of 2018, it included a provision requiring fees and…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/14/20
KWWR Sports Report 9/14 The Kansas City Royals baseball game was delayed yesterday (Sunday) after an hours-long standoff with a person that was armed with 2 handguns and a knife. According to police it started on Saturday night and ended yesterday morning (Sunday) just outside of Arrowhead Stadium. Officers say the gunman was firing at…… Continue Reading
New COVID-19 Related Death In Audrain County
New COVID-19 Related Death In Audrain County Audrain County Health Department reporting a fourth death in Audrain County this afternoon (Monday). As of 4:00, there are now 4 deaths in the county and 363 total cases, reflecting an increase of 29 since Friday’s report. Active cases are up 18 from Friday at 60 and there…… Continue Reading
