Warrenton Walmart Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 An employee at the Walmart in Warrenton is testing positive for COVID-19. The Warrenton County Health Department received confirmation of the positive case yesterday (Sunday) according to a press release. The employee works at the Walmart Pharmacy. Health officials said potential exposure to the public was limited to…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Signs Supplemental Budget
Governor Parson Signs Supplemental Budget The supplemental budget passed by the Missouri General Assembly earlier this week now has Governor Mike Parson’s signature on it. The legislation will provide access to federal funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 27th, which included 150…… Continue Reading
Columbia Shots Fired Investigation At East Green Meadows Road
Columbia Shots Fired Investigation At East Green Meadows Road A shots fired incident in Columbia last night (Friday) is under investigation. Columbia Police went to the area of East Green Meadows Road and say that a blue car parked in the lot in front of Lakota Coffee was shot at and the suspect ran away.…… Continue Reading
Montgomery County Murder Trial Being Moved to Audrain County
Montgomery County Murder Trial Being Moved to Audrain County A murder trial is being moved to Audrain County. Micheal Humphrey, of Jefferson City, is the ex-boyfriend of Lynlee Renick, of Columbia. The 2 are accused of killing Lynlee Renick’s husband, Ben Renick, in 2017. Ben Renick was a well-known snake breeder in Montgomery County. Micheal…… Continue Reading
Positive Case of COVID-19 at Columbia Assisted Living Facility
Positive Case of COVID-19 at Columbia Assisted Living Facility A positive case of COVID-19 is being reported at a Columbia Assisted Living Facility. Late in afternoon yesterday (Thursday) Columbia/Boone Public Health was made aware of a positive COVID-19 case at Cedarhurst of Columbia assisted living center. It is the only positive case of COVID-19 that…… Continue Reading
Stimulus Checks Scams
Stimulus Check Scams Americans are being warned about possible COVID-19 stimulus check scams going around. According to the Better Business Bureau scammers are trying to reach consumers through phone calls, texts or emails asking for personal or financial information. The Better Business Bureau says they have already received reports of such scams. Treasury Secretary Steve…… Continue Reading
Missouri Schools Ordered Closed For Rest of Academic Year
Missouri Schools Ordered Closed For Rest of Academic Year All public and charter schools will be closed for the rest of the academic year in Missouri. Governor Mike Parson made the announcement yesterday (Thursday) afternoon at a press conference. The closure is due to COVID-19 concerns. Parson said the decision was made by working with…… Continue Reading
Missouri Health Director Directing Release of COVID-19 Racial Data
Missouri Health Director Directing Release of COVID-19 Racial Data Missouri’s Health Director is asking medical professionals to provide racial data about patients who become ill or die from COVID-19 as some black lawmakers are raising concern about the lack of information. Randall Williams said yesterday (Wednesday) the state has not released data about the race…… Continue Reading
Fulton Public Schools Extending Current Closure Into May
Fulton Public Schools Extending Current Closure Into May The Fulton Public Schools will now be closed until May after extending their current closure during a special school board meeting over Zoom last night. The decision was made in order to align with the federal social distancing order. The district is slated to reopen May 4th…… Continue Reading
Isle of Capri Implementing Furloughs
Isle of Capri Implementing Furloughs The Isle of Capri and Hotel in Boonville is implementing furloughs for 350 employees. The casino which is temporarily shut down informed the state of the layoffs in a letter submitted on Tuesday. According to the letter, all affected employees will be granted their temporary leave of absence beginning April…… Continue Reading
