DESE Using CARES Act Funding to Put Together Impact of School Shutdown on Student Learning The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will be using CARES Act funding to look at how the school shutdown impacted students’ learning. DESE Commissioner Margie Vandeven said yesterday (Monday) it would be using 55 million dollars in funding…… Continue Reading
Columbia City Council Passes Mandatory Face Mask Ordinance
Columbia City Council Passes Mandatory Face Mask Ordinance A mandatory face mask ordinance is now passed in Columbia. The Columbia City Council voted 6-1 last (Monday) night to require Columbia citizens to wear a mask at all times while in public places. The order goes into effect on July 10th at 5pm. The decision applies…… Continue Reading
Teen Detained in Connection to Columbia Double Homicide
Teen Detained in Connection to Columbia Double Homicide A 16 year old boy is in the custody of juvenile authorities after an arrest by Columbia Police yesterday in connection to a shooting that resulted in a double homicide on July 5th. The teen is facing two counts of second degree murder, two counts of armed…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing 7/6
Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing 7/6 14 active COVID-19 cases reported in Audrain County as of noon today (Monday). The Audrain County Health Department is reporting another new today (Monday). Of the 141 total positive cases of the coronavirus in Audrain County, 126 have recovered with one death according to the health department.… Continue Reading
Hundreds of Active COVID-19 Cases in Boone County
Hundreds of Active COVID-19 Cases in Boone County The number of active COVID-19 cases in Boone County stands at 166. Yesterday (Sunday) the Boone County Department of Public Health reported highest number of cases of COVID-19 since reporting began. From July 4 to July 5, 38 new cases were reported.… Continue Reading
Human Remains Found Near Gasconade River
Human Remains Found Near Gasconade River It is unknown if foul play was involved after human remains were found near the Gasconade River yesterday (Sunday). The Maries County Sheriff’s Office posted on their Facebook Page they found the remains and will keep the public informed as best they can. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office also…… Continue Reading
Double Homicide in Columbia
Double Homicide in Columbia An investigation is underway in Columbia after an overnight shooting and homicide in Volunteer Drive and Grace Lane. Officers say they found 4 victims who had sustained gunshot wounds during the incident at the scene and a fifth victim was later interviewed at police department. 2 of the 5 victims were…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Schools Graduation Date and Back to School Plan Announced
Jefferson City Schools Graduation Date and Back to School Plan Announced Jefferson City High School Principal Bob James is announcing the graduation date for Jefferson City Seniors. The ceremony will be at 7pm July 31st in Adkins Stadium and social distancing guidelines in place at that time will be followed. Additionally, Jefferson City Schools are…… Continue Reading
Iowa Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes in Callaway County
Iowa Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes in Callaway County An Iowa man is in the Callaway County Jail with no bond after an arrest for child sex crimes. The Callaway County Prosecutor charged 58 year old David Dodds with 5 felony counts of sexual misconduct with a child under 15 years of age. Dodd…… Continue Reading
Possible COVID-19 Exposure in Several Columbia Bars
Possible COVID-19 Exposure in Several Columbia Bars Several bars in Columbia are saying that people may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Boone County Health Department tweeted on Thursday that anyone visiting Room 38 between June 22nd and 25th may have been exposed. Shiloh’s tweeted that an employee had tested positive, and the bar will…… Continue Reading
