Employee at Columbia Nursing Home Tests Positive for COVID-19 An employee of a Columbia senior living facility is testing positive for COVID-19. The Neighborhoods by TigerPlace confirmed the employee that has the coronavirus last worked May 4th, and informed them of the positive test result on May 9th. The employee is a housekeeper who may…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Home
Columbia Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Home A Columbia man is in the Boone County Jail after barricading himself in a home over the weekend. Columbia Police say they observed 34 year old Montreil Donell Johnson in the area of North Willowbrook Road on Saturday night. Officers say they were aware there was a…… Continue Reading
Mexico Woman Along With a One Year Old and Infant Killed in St. Louis County Crash
Mexico Woman Along With a One Year Old and Infant Killed in St. Louis County Crash A Mexico woman, along with a 1 year old and infant are among five people killed in a crash in St. Louis County over the weekend. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Saturday night on Lucas…… Continue Reading
Second Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed In Audrain County
Second Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed In Audrain County A second positive case of the coronavirus is being announced in Audrain County. According to the Audrain County Health Department the case is not travel-related, and the patient is quarantined at home. The patient’s identity will remain confidential, and the health department will not be releasing…… Continue Reading
Miss Missouri and Miss America Postpone Pageants
Miss Missouri and Miss America Postpone Pageants The Miss Missouri Scholarship Organization is announcing yet another postponement. The Miss Missouri Pageant in Mexico was originally scheduled in June, then postponed until July, has now been moved to June of 2021. The decision was made after the Miss America Organization announced that their December 2020 pageant…… Continue Reading
Flyovers In Columbia and Jefferson City to Honor Medical and Healthcare Workers
Flyovers In Columbia and Jefferson City to Honor Medical and Healthcare Workers Several mid-Missouri cities will see flyovers by a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber this evening in honor of medical and healthcare workers and other essential employees and volunteers in the fight against the coronavirus. The Missouri National Guard is reporting the 131st bomb wing,…… Continue Reading
Missouri Secretary Of State Ashcroft To Deliver Polling Place Supplies
Missouri Secretary Of State Ashcroft To Deliver Polling Place Supplies Missouri Secretary Of State Jay Ashcroft will begin delivering polling place supplies to local election officials for upcoming elections next week. The first stop on Friday, May 15th will be in Mexico at 8am. Other stops include Paris, Palmyra, New London, Bowling Green, Warrenton and…… Continue Reading
Protesters Gather Outside Columbia City Hall
Protesters Gather Outside Columbia City Hall Protesters outside of Columbia City Hall gathered yesterday demanding the city and county reopen entirely. Chants, songs and cheers were heard from the protesters. Many of the protesters said health and safety remain a priority, however they do not want to see the economy continue to struggle.… Continue Reading
Underground Tunnel Found In Cole County
Underground Tunnel Found In Cole County A piece of history at the Cole County Courthouse was discovered yesterday by a group of construction workers. According to Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman the workers found the tunnel while digging. It is thought the six foot tall tunnel was likely built in the late 1800’s. It…… Continue Reading
Discussions Being Held Regarding Missouri State Fair And Local Fairs
Discussions Being Held Regarding Missouri State Fair And Local Fairs Discussions regarding possible changes to the Missouri State Fair and local fairs are ongoing with State Fair Board of Directors and Governor Mike Parson. The Missouri State Fair is scheduled for August, however with health concers surrounding the coronavirus, questions remain whether the fair will…… Continue Reading
