Audrain County Leadership Holds Third COVID-19 Meeting The third weekly meeting of local first responders, elected officials and health care workers in Audrain County held this afternoon over Skype due to social distancing. Audrain County Health Department CEO Dr. Sandra Hewlett told the group that overnight it has been learned that COVID-19 is airborne and…… Continue Reading
School Closings Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
School Closings Due To COVID-19 Outbreak A number of Missouri schools are closing in an effort to halt or slow the spread of COVID-19. Columbia Public Schools will close Wednesday and will resume classes on April 13, Jefferson City Public Schools will also close Wednesday and will tentatively resume on April 6. All Pike County…… Continue Reading
Fatal Accident In Jefferson City
Fatal Accident In Jefferson City One person is dead after a single car rollover crash in Jefferson City yesterday (Monday) afternoon. Jefferson City Police say it happened around 1:16 yesterday afternoon in the 1200 block of US 54 West. A vehicle was driving westbound and came upon on a slower moving vehicle and when attempting…… Continue Reading
Eight Cases Of COVID-19 In Missouri
Eight Cases Of COVID-19 In Missouri Two more people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri, bringing the total number of cases in the state to eight. Governor Mike Parson made the announcement last night. Of the 8 positive, three people are in Green County, 3 in St. Louis County, 1 in the city…… Continue Reading
Presser Arts Center Moving All Auditions For Summer Camps 2020 To Online
Presser Arts Center Moving All Auditions For Summer Camps 2020 To Online Presser Arts Center in Mexico is moving all auditions for Summer Camps 2020 to online. Presser Arts says the move is to protect the campers, staff and volunteers. All auditions must be submitted by Friday, March 20th at 5pm by video. For any…… Continue Reading
Harrisburg Public Schools Cancel Classes Through End Of March
Harrisburg Public Schools Cancel Classes Through End Of March The Harrisburg Public Schools are now canceled through March 30th. In a statement from superintendent Steve Combs the students were sent home with assignments on Friday, and work will be due as soon as school is back in session. Starting today, grab and go meals will…… Continue Reading
Marshall Public Schools Closing For Two Days While Staff Member Is Tested For COVID-19
Marshall Public Schools Closing For Two Days While Staff Member Is Tested For COVID-19 The Marshall Public Schools will be closed today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday) due to a staff member being tested for COVID-19. The employee was taken to a Columbia hospital for several different tests, including COVID-19, the school district has made the…… Continue Reading
SSM Health Offering Free Virtual Visit
SSM Health Offering Free Virtual Visit SSM Health is offering a free virtual visit for those who are experiencing symptoms of or have been exposed to the coronavirus. The free screenings are available online at ssmhealth.zipnosis.com and a screening questionnaire has been created based on CDC guidelines.… Continue Reading
Columbia Teen Charged With Rape And Sodomy
Columbia Teen Charged With Rape And Sodomy Rape and sodomy charges are now filed against a Columbia teen. 18 year old Allen Micheal Whitaker was arrested February 19th and later posted bond. According to court records, the victim said Whitaker pushed her onto a bed at her home and raped her. She said she told…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Declares State Of Emergency
Governor Parson Declares State Of Emergency Governor Mike Parson is declaring a state of emergency in Missouri with regard to the coronavirus and implementing the Missouri Emergency Operation Plan. In a press conference last night, Governor Parson said that this frees up $7 million in funds that can be used to fight the pandemic. Parson…… Continue Reading
