Boone County Health Officials Report Highest Single Day Increase of COVID-19 Cases Boone County Health Officials reporting the highest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases in the county yesterday (Wednesday). According to the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services there were 51 new cases of the coronavirus as of 4pm yesterday (Wednesday). There are currently…… Continue Reading
Missouri Voters Have More Options for Both August Fourth and November Third Elections
Missouri Voters Have More Options for Both August Fourth and November Third Elections More voting options are available in Missouri for both the August 4th and November 3rd elections. The expanded options are available to registered voters after Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bill 631, which allows voters to submit absentee ballots if they have…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing 7/8
Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing 7/8 One new case of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County this (Wednesday) morning. According to the Audrain County Health Department as of 11:30 this morning there are now 14 active cases. Of the 142 total positive cases in the county, 127 cases have recovered with 1 total…… Continue Reading
Free COVID-19 Testing in Cole County
Free COVID-19 Testing in Cole County The Missouri National Guard will continue to administer free COVID-19 testing today and tomorrow in Cole County. Yesterday (Tuesday) marked the first of a three-day event to give out the free tests at the former Cole County Health Department building at 1616 Industrial Drive. The tests are administered through…… Continue Reading
Endangered Person Advisory for Missing Girl From New Franklin
Endangered Person Advisory for Missing Girl From New Franklin An endangered person advisory is issued for a missing 12 year old girl from New Franklin. The Howard County Sheriff’s Office released the advisory for Ashya Jane Hampton, who was seen last night (Tuesday) around 8, in the 4000 block of Highway 5. She is described…… Continue Reading
Boone County and Columbia Health Officials Clarify What is Considered a Mask
Boone County and Columbia Health Officials Clarify What is Considered a Mask The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is clarifying what is considered a mask after the Columbia City Council approved a mask wearing ordinance on Monday night. The ordinance defines a mask as a covering made of cloth, fabric, or other soft or permeable material,…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Briefing 7/7
Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Briefing 7/7 No new cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County as of 11 this (Tuesday) morning. According to the Audrain County Health Department there are 13 active cases. Of the 141 total positive cases recorded 127 have recovered with 1 death.… Continue Reading
Cardinals Announce 60-Game Schedule for 2020 Season
Cardinals Announce 60-Game Schedule for 2020 Season Team to Open Season July 24 at Busch Stadium vs. Pirates; Play First Ever Major League Game in Iowa as part of “MLB at Field of Dreams” Against White Sox. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 6, 2020 – The St. Louis Cardinals, in conjunction with Major League Baseball’s league-wide…… Continue Reading
DESE Using CARES Act Funding to Put Together Impact of School Shutdown on Student Learning
DESE Using CARES Act Funding to Put Together Impact of School Shutdown on Student Learning The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will be using CARES Act funding to look at how the school shutdown impacted students’ learning. DESE Commissioner Margie Vandeven said yesterday (Monday) it would be using 55 million dollars in funding…… Continue Reading
Columbia City Council Passes Mandatory Face Mask Ordinance
Columbia City Council Passes Mandatory Face Mask Ordinance A mandatory face mask ordinance is now passed in Columbia. The Columbia City Council voted 6-1 last (Monday) night to require Columbia citizens to wear a mask at all times while in public places. The order goes into effect on July 10th at 5pm. The decision applies…… Continue Reading
