Miss Missouri Competitions Postponed Miss Missouri Competitions that take place in Mexico are being postponed due to the continued impact of COVID-19. In a letter from the Miss Missouri Board of Directors yesterday, they say they are not confident the effects of the pandemic will have passed by mid-June and the Miss Missouri Competition dates…… Continue Reading
State Recalls Masks
State Recalls Masks Missouri Officials are asking for the return of masks due to safety concerns. Sandy Karsten the Missouri Department of Public Safety Director said yesterday (Monday) the state sent out 48,000 KN95 masks that did not meet state standards. The State Emergency Management Agency shipped the masks out on April 2nd and on…… Continue Reading
MO Department Of Labor On Unemployment Checks
MO Department of Labor on Unemployment Checks Some people who applied for unemployment will be getting their $600 federal pandemic unemployment payment this week according to the Missouri Department of Labor. The money is a federal supplement to unemployment benefits from the state for the next 4 months. Missouri Department of Labor has not given…… Continue Reading
Sedalia Police Officer Shot During Standoff
Sedalia Police Officer Shot During Standoff A Sedalia police officer is recovering from minor injuries after being shot while responding to an incident at a home yesterday (Sunday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol one person had barricaded themselves inside a house with children while armed. Four children were inside the residence, and when Sedalia…… Continue Reading
Warrenton Walmart Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
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
