Statewide Shutdown Protests in Missouri Protests against statewide shutdown orders are being planned in Missouri this week. Several states including Wisconsin, Michigan and California have already seen the protests pop up. One of the protest organizers in Missouri says he believes younger people should be allowed to return to work, and people who are at…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Structure Fire Displaces Five People
Jefferson City Structure Fire Displaces Five People Five people and three pets have been displaced after a fire in the 1200 block of St. Mary’s Boulevard in Jefferson City last night. According to the Jefferson City Fire Department the fire started in a lower level sleeping area. and appears to be accidental in nature however…… Continue Reading
Conagra Plant Temporarily Closing After Workers Test Positive for COVID-19
Conagra Plant Temporarily Closing After Workers Test Positive for COVID-19 The Conagra Plant in Marshall is closing after 20 workers have tested positive for COVID-19. According to an email from a company spokesperson, the plant closed yesterday and will not reopen until April 27th. During the temporary closure, Conagra will pay its employees, including those…… Continue Reading
Callaway County Sheriff’s Department Death Investigation
Callaway County Sheriff’s Department Death Investigation A death investigation is underway in the Kingdom City area. In a Facebook post from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department, they say deputies responded to a residence in Kingdom City at 10:46 this (Friday) morning as part of an ongoing felony investigation. Deputies saw a male at the back…… Continue Reading
Surprise Visitors at Mexico Veterans Home
Surprise Visitors at Mexico Veterans Home Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico is reporting a surprise visit this week. Missouri’s First Lady Teresa Parson and Second Lady Claudia Kehoe made the visit on Wednesday and talked with veterans through the front windows and by cellphones. The ladies are encouraging Missourians to check on their elderly family…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Man Charged in Officer Involved Shooting
Jefferson City Man Charged in Officer Involved Shooting A Jefferson City man is now charged following a vehicle pursuit, foot chase and officer involved shooting that happened on Wednesday night. 27 year old Jamie T. Williams was charged in a Cole County Circuit Court yesterday with second degree murder from perpetration of a felony, resisting…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Extends Stay at Home Order
Governor Parson Extends Stay at Home Order In his daily press conference this afternoon, Governor Parson extends the stay at home order for Missouri. The order is being extended until Sunday, May 3rd. Additionally, Governor Parson said that projected numbers for positive cases of the novel coronavirus in Missouri were much worse than what is…… Continue Reading
Recreational Marijuana Ballot Issue In Missouri Will Not Be On November Ballot
Recreational Marijuana Ballot Issue In Missouri Will Not Be On November Ballot An effort to get a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri on the November ballot has now failed amid the COVID-19 outbreak. A group named Missourians for a New Approach committee announced yesterday that it simply cannot succeed in gathering sufficient signatures…… Continue Reading
MU Health Care Participating in COVID-19 Plasma Trial
MU Health Care Participating in COVID-19 Plasma Trial MU Health Care will join a select group of hospitals nationwide by participating in a clinical trial to determine whether plasma from those previously infected with novel coronavirus can benefit those currently fighting the virus. MU Health Care and more than 100 other hospitals nationwide have enrolled…… Continue Reading
Missouri Governor Mike Parson to Address Stay at Home Order
Missouri Governor Mike Parson To Address Stay At Home Order Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he will address the Stay At Home order today and begin looking at a plan to reopen the state. The governor issued a statewide stay at home order on April 3rd, and it is set to end on April 24th…… Continue Reading
