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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
KWWR Sports Report 9/21/22
KWWR Sports Report 9/21/22 Padres beat the Cards 5-0 last night and kept Pujols from adding to his record of 698. Tonight St. Louis is at San Diego, game time is 8:40pm. Miles Mikolas vs Blake Snell. The Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 5-4. MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer, Salvador Perez…… Continue Reading
New Voting Laws in Effect for Next Election – Check Your ID
New Voting Laws in Effect for Next Election – Check Your ID New voting laws require Missouri or government-issued photo ID to vote. Out-of-state driver’s licenses, bank notes, utility bills, and other formerly accepted forms of ID are no longer valid. Absentee voting no longer requires a medical excuse, making it easier. Voters without an…… Continue Reading
