Boone County Sees Increase In COVID-19 Cases Boone County is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. The Columbia/Boone County Health and Human Services Information Hub, shows there are currently 40 active cases in Boone County. The health department has reported 39 new cases in the last 7 days. In the last 2 weeks, Boone County…… Continue Reading
Four New Cases Of COVID-19 Reported In Audrain County
Four New Cases Of COVID-19 Reported In Audrain County Four new cases of COVID-19 reported in Audrain County yesterday (Sunday). According to the Audrain County Health Department there are now 48 active cases in the county. The total number of cases is now at 115 with with 66 recoveries and 1 death.… Continue Reading
Missing Fulton Teen Found
Missing Fulton Teen Found A missing Fulton teen is now reunited with her family. The teen was reported missing on Friday. Fulton police say she was found last night and the teen said she went with a friend for the weekend and intended on going back home.… Continue Reading
Large Turnout For Black Lives Matter Protest In Columbia On Sunday
Large Turnout For Black Lives Matter Protest In Columbia On Sunday An estimated two thousand people in attendance in Columbia yesterday (Sunday) during a Black Lives Matter protest that started at the Boone County Courthouse. Several of the protestors gave speeches and sang before the march got underway in downtown. The protest started at 2pm…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Briefing For 6/7
Audrain County Health Department Briefing For 6/7 Four new cases of COVID-19 reported in Audrain County yesterday (Sunday). According to the Audrain County Health Department there are now 48 active cases in the county. The total number of cases is now at 115 with 66 recoveries and 1 death.… Continue Reading
Oncology Clinic At MU Women’s & Children’s Hospital Remains Open
Oncology Clinic At MU Women’s & Children’s Hospital Remains Open KOMU Channel 8 is reporting that the oncology clinic at MU Women’s & Children’s Hospital will not be closing after all. Citing several sources, KOMU says that the clinic will continue to provide hematology and oncology services for pediatric patients. Initial reports said the clinic…… Continue Reading
Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced
Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced The Missouri 4-H Foundation is announcing the winners of their scholarships. In Audrain County, Lauryn Robnett was awarded an Orscheln 4-H Scholarship. In Boone County, winners were Saylor Forsyth, Stephen Coy, William Adkins, Matthew Vaugn, Sophia Cunningham, and Heather Snow. Bryar DeLashmutt from Callaway County, Marlena Long of Monroe…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Jail Has No Positive COVID-19 Cases
Audrain County Jail Has No Positive COVID-19 Cases Audrain County Sheriff Matt Oller is setting the record straight regarding inmates and COVID-19 testing. According to a press release from Oller, a central Missouri media outlet erroneously reported an outbreak of COVID-19 among Audrain County inmates. Oller reached out to that media outlet and they had…… Continue Reading
MU Women’s & Children’s Hospital Closing Oncology Clinic
MU Women’s & Children’s Hospital Closing Oncology Clinic MU Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Columbia is closing their oncology clinic. A physician leaving is the cause of the closure, effective July 31st. Hospitals in St. Louis or Kansas City are the closest options for families with pediatric cancer patients. MU says they are recruiting for…… Continue Reading
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding In Audrain County
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding In Audrain County Heavy rains cause flooding in western Audrain County. Storms that moved through last night caused numerous road closures in the Highway T and Highway E area of Audrain County and at least one water rescue. Estimates provide by fire department responders indicated fast-moving water nearly a foot deep…… Continue Reading
