MUPD Warns of Possible COVID-19 Scams The University of Missouri Police Department is warning of potential scams related to COVID-19. In a press release yesterday (Tuesday) the department says to be on the lookout for testing scams that involve fake at-home test kits or fraudulent door-to-door tests. Treatment scams that involve fake cures, vaccines or…… Continue Reading
SSM Hospitals In Mexico and Jefferson City Accepting Donations of PPE and Medical Supplies
SSM Hospitals In Mexico and Jefferson City Accepting Donations of PPE and Medical Supplies SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospitals in Jefferson City and Mexico are now accepting donations of personal protective items and medical supplies, as well as cash donations. SSM is asking for safety reasons, all donated supplies should be unopened and in their…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Defends Decision of No Statewide Stay-At-Home Order
Governor Parson Defends Decision of No Statewide Stay-At-Home Order Governor Mike Parson is defending his decision to not put into place a statewide stay-at-home order. During yessterday’s (Tuesday) daily COVID-19 press briefing Parson said that he is still not convinced a statewide stay-at-home order is the best idea for the state. The governor said rural…… Continue Reading
Columbia Public Schools Resolves Online Issues
Columbia Public Schools Resolves Online Issues Columbia school administrators say some online issues from yesterday are now resolved. Schoology the online platform teachers and students use for learning had some accessibility issues yesterday (Monday) morning. The district says anyone with further problems related to Schoology should email [email protected].… Continue Reading
Columbia Sports Arenas Could be Transformed Into Hospitals
Columbia Sports Arenas Could be Turned Into Hospitals Several sports arenas in Columbia could be transformed into an emergency hospital for COVID-19 patients. Respresentatives of the Missouri National Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visited the Hearnes Center and Mizzou Arena last week and so far the project is just in the planning stages.…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson COVID-19 Update
Governor Parson COVID-19 Update Missouri Governor Mike Parson is saying that it could be sixty to ninety days before the state is past the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parson made the remarks at his daily press briefing yesterday (Monday) afternoon. Parson says he hopes to get new data and statistics on the virus by…… Continue Reading
Update From Audrain County Health Department
Update From Audrain County Health Department As of 1:00 this (Monday) afternoon, the Audrain County Health Department has not had a county resident that has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to a press release from the department. Numbers provided by ACHD indicate 10 residents being tested with 6 of those coming back negative.…… Continue Reading
Road Work in Audrain County
Road Work in Audrain County Several projects will be underway in Audrain County starting today that will temporarily impact traffic. Youngs Creek Bridge, located east of Centralia will be down to one lane traffic, for concrete patching on the bridge. The work will be done from 7am until 4pm starting today through Wednesday. Audrain County…… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Update in Boone and Cole Counties
COVID-19 Update in Boone and Cole Counties The number of recoveries from COVID-19 in Boone County now stands at 19. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services gave an update yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. 34 cases remain active in the county, and one person has died due to the virus in Boone County, making it…… Continue Reading
Mexico Middle School Teacher Tests Positive for COVID-19
Mexico Middle School Teacher Tests Positive for COVID-19 A Mexico Middle School Teacher is testing positive for COVID-19. According to an email from the school district the employee is not a resident of Audrain County and is a Callaway County resident and is following recommendations, the employee has self-quarantined for 14 days. The Audrain County…… Continue Reading
