Transition Date for Boone Hospital Away from BJC Healthcare Pushed Back A new date is set for Boone Hospital Center to transition away from BJC. The date has been pushed back from January 1st of 2021 to April 1st, due in large part to COVID-19 requiring the full attention of both entities. Once the 30-year…… Continue Reading
Counterfeit Bills Circulating in Camden County
Counterfeit Bills Circulating in Camden County The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is warning of counterfeit bills being passed in the area. The bills being passed are bleached that have been reprinted with higher denominations. Because of this, starch pens used to check bills won’t show as counterfeit. Officials warn to check for holograms and embedded…… Continue Reading
Three New Deaths in Boone County Related to COVID-19
Three New Deaths in Boone County Related to COVID-19 Boone County health officials are reporting three new COVID-19 related deaths today (Tuesday). In a press release from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services, the deaths occurred over a 10-day period in September but were just reported today (Tuesday). They are all over the…… Continue Reading
Additional Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Audrain County
Additional Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Audrain County Four new cases of the novel coronavirus being reported in Audrain County this afternoon (Tuesday). As of 3:45, the Audrain County Health Department is reporting 654 total cases in the county with 250 of those active. There have been 399 recoveries and 5 deaths since the pandemic…… Continue Reading
Monroe County Reports First COVID-19 Death
Monroe County Reports First COVID-19 Death The Monroe County Health Department is reporting the first death of a Monroe County resident due to COVID-19 today (Tuesday). The elderly resident tested positive for COVID-19 in August. This case was not travel related.… Continue Reading
Marshall Public Schools Going to Distance Learning After Increase in Student and Staff Quarantines
Marshall Public Schools Going to Distance Learning After Increase in Student and Staff Quarantines The Marshall Public Schools will be transferring to distance learning starting tomorrow (Wednesday). The decision is being made following a significant increase in the number of quarantines in the student and staff population. According to Marshall Superintendent Dr. Carol Maher all…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/29/20
KWWR Sports Report 9/29 The Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated at 3-0 after taking out the Baltimore Ravens 34-20 last night (Monday). Patrick Mahomes, became the fastest quarterback to reach 10,000 yards passing for a career during the first half. Mahomes put up a five touchdown night. The Chiefs are back at arrowhead in Week…… Continue Reading
State of Missouri Expanding COVID-19 Dashboards
State of Missouri Expanding COVID-19 Dashboards The state of Missouri is expanding its COVID-19 dashboards. Governor Parson made the announcement yesterday (Monday) and says the new dashboards will provide different aspects of the coronavirus in the state including economic recovery, public health and the social impact of COVID-19. Each dashboard has visuals like charts and…… Continue Reading
Ralls County Sheriff Gerry Dinwiddie Launching Write-In Campaign for November Election
Ralls County Sheriff Gerry Dinwiddie Launching Write-In Campaign for November Election Ralls County Sheriff Gerry Dinwiddie who announced his retirement earlier this year is now launching a write-in campaign to be reelected in November. According to the Hannibal Courier Post Dinwiddie announced on Sunday that he will seek another term for his current job. Brad…… Continue Reading
Boone County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Shots Fired Incident
Boone County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Shots Fired Incident One person is believed to have been shot yesterday (Monday) afternoon in Boone County near the intersection of Mauller Road and Moberly Drive. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department received a report of shots being fired around 2:23 yesterday afternoon. The incident is currently under investigation.… Continue Reading
