Columbia Lab to Offer Local Businesses COVID-19 Antibody Tests COVID-19 antibody tests will be offered to local businesses starting on Monday from a Columbia-based labratory. Helix Specialty Diagnostics will offer the tests who are mainly intended for employers to determine if their employees are safe to return to work. The tests will cost one hundred…… Continue Reading
SSM Health Hospitals In Mexico and Jefferson City to Begin Limited Elective Procedures
SSM Health Hospitals in Mexico and Jefferson City to Begin Limited Elective Procedures SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospitals in Mexico and Jefferson City will both begin limited elective procedures starting today (Monday). They will continue having patients, staff, and visitors wear masing and will test all patients prior to their scheduled procedures and maintain strict…… Continue Reading
Missouri Man Accused of Killing 2 Wisconsin Brothers Wants Change of Venue and New Judge
Missouri Man Accused of Killing 2 Wisconsin Brothers Wants Change of Venue and New Judge The Missouri man accused of killing 2 brothers from Wisconsin is asking for a new judge and a change of venue for his trial. An attorney for Garland Joseph Nelson, of Braymer, filed the motions yesterday. Nelson faces 2 counts…… Continue Reading
Missouri DHSS Reports Largest Twenty Four Hour Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Missouri DHSS Reports Largest Twenty Four Hour Increase in COVID-19 Cases The largest 24-hour increase in COVID-19 cases in Missouri since the pandemic began is being reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services yesterday (Monday). According to DHSS, 368 new cases of the coronavirus were reported yesterday (Monday). The news come on…… Continue Reading
Certain Retail Stores Opening at Columbia Mall
Certain Retail Stores Opening at Columbia Mall Certain retail stores will reopen tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Columbia Mall. The stores reopening tomorrow will include Target, Lens Crafters, Pearle Vision and Zales. The food court will open with adjusted seating. The mall will be open from 11am until 7pm Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6pm…… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Mobile Testing in Boone County
COVID-19 Mobile Testing in Boone County A mobile testing collaborative is underway this week in Boone County in an effort to increase testing for people with COVID-19. Columbia/Boone County Health and Human Services, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, MU Health Care and Boone Hospital will expand testing sites in Ashland, Centralia, Columbia, and Hallsville.…… Continue Reading
Boat Explosion at Lake of the Ozarks
Boat Explosion at Lake of the Ozarks A Richmond Heights man is dead following a boat explosion on the Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the explosion happened att the 1 mile marker of the Glaize Arm at Ridgeview Marina after the boat had been refueled…… Continue Reading
MU Health Care Announcing Employee Layoffs
MU Health Care Announcing Employee Layoffs MU Health Care is continuing to make cuts across five hospitals and over 40 clinics to adjust for lost medical revenue and state funding. An email was sent out yesterday announcing 32 people were laid off bringing the total number of employees out of a job to 49. As…… Continue Reading
Charges Filed in Jefferson City Shooting
Charges Filed in Jefferson City Shooting Charges are now filed in connection with a shooting at a Jefferson City apartment complex earlier this week. According to court records Kavante Ware was charged by Cole County prosecutors yesterday with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. The shooting happened on Wednesday night…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Says State Ready to Open
Governor Parson Says State Ready to Open Governor Mike parson is saying the state is ready to open. During his media briefing yesterday, Parson said the state is prepared with its recovery plan for the reopen that includes testing capacity, expanding Personal Protective Equipment reserves, expand hospital capacity and predict potential outbreaks. Phase 1 of…… Continue Reading
