Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing for 7/20 Four new cases of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County today (Monday). According to a press release from the Audrain County Health Department as of noon today there have been 176 cases of COVID-19 in the county, with 25 cases now active. There have been 150…… Continue Reading
Census Takers Starting to go to Households Not Counted
Census Takers Starting to go to Households Not Counted Census takers are starting to go to households who have not taken the 2020 Census. The City of Columbia reports census takers started visiting the households last week. Census takers are required to take a COVID-19 training to make sure they understand things like social distancing,…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Says if St. Louis Couple is Charged He Would Likely Pardon Them
Governor Parson Says if St. Louis Couple is Charged He Would Likely Pardon Them Governor Mike Parson is saying he would likely pardon the St. Louis couple, Mark and Patricia McCloskey who brandished guns during a protest outside of their home last month if they are charged. Parson made his remarks while talking with a…… Continue Reading
Storms Cause Flash Flooding in Jefferson City
Storms Cause Flash Flooding in Jefferson City A severe thunderstorm moving through Jefferson City yesterday (Sunday) is the cause of flash flooding and calls for help from the Jefferson City Fire Department. The Jefferson City Fire Department says they went to at least 25 incidents yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. Nine of the calls were related to…… Continue Reading
Arraignment Date Set For Columbia Police Officers Charged With Death of Four Year Old Girl
Arraignment Date Set for Columbia Police Officers Charged With Death of Four Year Old Girl An arraignment date of July 27th is now set for the Columbia Police Department Officers charged with the death of 4 year old Gabriella Curry. A Boone County judge found probable cause yesterday during a preliminary hearing to continue with…… Continue Reading
MU Health Care Investigating After One Hundred COVID-19 Tests are Missing
MU Health Care Investigating After One Hundred COVID-19 Tests are Missing MU Health Care is continuing to investigate after around 100 COVID-19 tests have gone missing. According to a statement from MU Health Care they are collaborating with its testing partner to investigate the missing tests and are in the process of making contact with…… Continue Reading
Missouri State Fair Changes Focus for 2020
Missouri State Fair Changes Focus for 2020 The Missouri State Fair is changing focus for this year’s fair. In a statement today (Friday) from the Fair, the traditional fair will pivot to a youth livestock show August 13th through the 23rd. They cite two reasons for the change: public health and safety along with providing…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing for 7/17
Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing for 7/17 One new case of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County this morning (Friday). According to the Audrain County Health Department there have been 168 total cases of COVID-19 in the county with 1 death. There have been 2 more recoveries made since Thursday’s report and there…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Residents Invited to Take Mexico Hospital Services Survey
Audrain County Residents Invited to Take Mexico Hospital Services Survey Residents in and around Audrain County are being asked to complete a survey about what their wants would be from a local hospital. The results will be compiled by the My Health, My Hospital Task Force and used in negotiations with the Noble Health who…… Continue Reading
Columbia Cooling Centers
Columbia Cooling Centers With the rising temperatures and humidity, Columbia cooling centers are open. According to the City of Columbia, the cooling centers are: The ARC Armory Sports and Community Center Boone County Government Center Columbia/Boone County Department of Health and Human Services Salvation Army Salvation Army Harbour House Cooling centers are available during regular…… Continue Reading
