Missouri Military Academy Holds Multi-Disciplinary Active Shooter Drill The Missouri Military Academy brings multiple security and emergency organizations, as well as schools together for Active Shooter Response Training. According to their press release, yesterday they, along with South Western Communications, hosted organizations from Audrain County and across the state to share and practice security and…… Continue Reading
Bunceton Man Seriously Injured in Crash on Highway B A Bunceton man is in University Hospital with serious injuries after a single vehicle crash on Highway B in Cooper County last night. Warren Pennington, 53, left the highway and overturned according to the Highway Patrol. He was transported by Cooper County EMS. More In Cooper…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Crashes into a Vehicle and Then a House Columbia man, Jesus Olguin, 23, is in a local hospital with minor injuries and under arrest for driving while intoxicated or impaired. Columbia Police say he crashed into another vehicle and then a home early Thursday morning at the intersection of Providence Road and Rogers.…… Continue Reading
Investigation into Alarms at Audrain County Hospital Overnight Chief Susan Rockett of Mexico Public Safety reports that there is an ongoing investigation into an intruder alert from the Audrain County Hospital campus in the early hours of this morning. This was followed by two false fire alarms about three and six hours later. Arrests are…… Continue Reading
First Case of Monkeypox in Moniteau County Moniteau County Health Center announces the first case of monkeypox in Moniteau County. The patient tested positive on Tuesday. Monkeypox can spread from person to person through direct contact with an infectious rash, scabs or body fluids. More In Moniteau County Most Recent News… Continue Reading
Mizzou to Work Tying Research to Production for the Aged Mizzou announced that they received about $700,000 from the National Institutes on Aging for a program that aims to close the gap between academia and industry to meet the needs of an aging society. Academic researchers and biomedical companies have made great strides to improve…… Continue Reading
COO Doug Ramsey Suspended from Beyond Meat in Columbia According to the Associated Press, Chief Operating Officer Doug Ramsey of plant-based food company Beyond Meat in Columbia has been suspended effective immediately. Ramsey was arrested Saturday night because of a fight after the University of Arkansas football game. The Fayetteville police report states that Ramsey…… Continue Reading
Boone Health Warns That COVID Vigilance Must Remain Strong Dr. Robin Blount, from Boone Health, reminds us that even if the president said the pandemic is over it’s not time to relax our guard. A public health emergency declared over COVID-19 is in effect until at least October 13th. The immunity that we receive from…… Continue Reading
Mexico Board of Education to Implement Missouri Comprehensive School Improvement Plan The Mexico Board of Education now has recommendations for moving forward with updates for the latest Missouri Comprehensive School Improvement Plan following last night’s meeting. Dr. Tim Hadfield of Educational Governance Leadership presented findings to the Board based on surveys with District staff, students,…… Continue Reading
Mexico MU Urgent Care Will Take Patients Regardless of Insurance Status According to Eric Maze, the Public Relations Manager for Mizzou Urgent Care, their services fall under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, which means that like community hospitals, they will provide care to anyone who comes through our doors regardless of ability to…… Continue Reading
