Three Year Old Killed After Being Hit by a Vehicle in Columbia A three year old boy is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Columbia yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Police say it happened in the 1300 block of Carolina Drive, when a 29 year old Columbia woman was backing into a private drive in…… Continue Reading
Daily Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Update
Daily Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Update Recoveries in the last 24 hours are outpacing new COVID-19 cases in Audrain County. In the daily briefing from the Audrain County health Department, there is one new positive case of the novel coronavirus to report, six new recoveries, and 19 active cases out of 179 total cases…… Continue Reading
One Million Dollars in CARES Act Funding Available in Audrain County in Phase Two Application Process
One Million Dollars in CARES Act Funding Available in Audrain County in Phase Two Application Process One million dollars of CARES act funding is now being made available in Audrain County. The Audrain County Commission made the announcement today (Wednesday). The money is available for COVID-19 impacted businesses and non-profit entities to assist with rent…… Continue Reading
Fulton City Council Members Recommend Wearing Masks at Special Meeting
Fulton City Council Members Recommend Wearing Masks at Special Meeting Fulton City Council members are recommending that people wear masks at this time. A special meeting was held last night (Tuesday) to discuss a possible face covering ordinance. Fourteen residents spoke out during the first hour of the meeting for public comment. The comments were…… Continue Reading
Walmart Announcing Thanksgiving Plans
Walmart Announcing Thanksgiving Plans Walmart and Sam’s Club stores will close for Thanksgiving this year. According to the Associated Press, the retailer wants employees to spend time with their families as the COVID pandemic continues. Walmart also said today (Tuesday) that it will give out another round of bonuses for workers on the front lines…… Continue Reading
New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Audrain County
New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Audrain County Two additional cases of COVID-19 and three additional recoveries being reported today by the Audrain County Health Department. As of 1:00 this afternoon, there are 178 total cases in the county with 24 active, 153 recoveries, and one death.… Continue Reading
Mexico School Board Members Hear From Medical Professional on Reopening Buildings
Mexico School Board Members Hear From Medical Professional on Reopening Buildings The Mexico School Board is receiving consultation from a medical professional about reopening their buildings for the upcoming year. Adam Wheeler, MD and Founder of Big Tree Medical Home was the guest speaker at the board of education meeting tonight (Tuesday). Dr. Wheeler says…… Continue Reading
Three Arrest Warrants Issued in Connection to Mexico Homicide on West Street
Three Arrest Warrants Issued in Connection to Mexico Homicide on West Street Arrest warrants are now issued for three people believed to be involved in the homicide of 25 year old Chance Davis on June 27th in the 800 block of West Street in Mexico. According to Mexico Public Safety the warrants have been issued…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested After Police Say He Drove Through Several Yards Hitting a Vehicle a Trailer and a Fence
Mexico Man Arrested After Police Say He Drove Through Several Yards Hitting a Vehicle a Trailer and a Fence An investigation is underway after a 1 car accident in Mexico last night (Monday) in the 400 block of Wade Street. According to Mexico Public Safety it happened around 11:48, when 39 year old Patrick Eldridge…… Continue Reading
Storm Warning Systems Installed at Mark Twain Lake
Storm Warning Systems Installed at Mark Twain Lake Five storm warning systems are now installed at Mark Twain lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources installed the sirens to increase public and visitor safety. The sirens are located at the Mark Twain State Park Campground, Frank Russell, Indian…… Continue Reading
