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
Moberly Man Pleads Guilty to Role in 2018 Double Homicide
Moberly Man Pleads Guilty to Role in 2018 Double Homicide A Moberly man is pleading guilty to his role in a 2018 double homicide. According to court records Travis Koenig pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery in a hearing on Zoom yesterday. The case was a result of a botched drug deal that resulted in the…… Continue Reading
Columbia and Boone County Officials Lay Out Reopening Plan
Columbia and Boone County Officials Lay Out Reopening Plan Columbia and Boone County officials are announcing plans to start reopening after they have been flattening the curve of COVID-19. Mayor Brian Treece said of yesterday Columbia has seen a sustained reduction in positive cases for 14 days, and has the capacity to test anyone with…… Continue Reading
MU School Of Medicine Announces Temporary Salary Cuts And Furloughs
MU School Of Medicine Announces Temporary Salary Cuts And Furloughs Temporary salary cuts and furloughs are being announced at the MU School of Medicine in an effort to cut costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual town hall meeting for employees was held yesterday (Thursday) where it was announced that faculty will be required to…… Continue Reading
New Principal Named At Hawthorne Elementary School In Mexico
New Principle Named At Hawthorne Elementary School In Mexico A new principal at Hawthorne Elementary School is being named by the Mexico Board of Education. Alison Evans will take over the role from Melissa Chastain, who has served as the building leader for 5 years and was recently named Assistant Superintendent of Mexico Schools. Mrs.…… Continue Reading
Moniteau County Adopting Continuation of Stay at Home Order
Moniteau County Adopting Continuation of Stay at Home Order Moniteau County health officials are working to adopt a continuation of the State of Missouri’s Stay at Home Order. According to the Moniteau County Health Center the continuation is due to the current amount of active confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. A large influx…… Continue Reading
