Thomas Jefferson Statue Will Remain On MU Campus University of Missouri leaders say the statue of Thomas Jefferson will remain on Francis Quadrangle. A recent petition for the removal of the statue received 3,000 signatures. MU President Mun Choi says that after discussion with curators, the decision was made to leave the statue in place.…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Arrested After Reportedly Threatening Large Crowds of People With Knife
Columbia Man Arrested After Reportedly Threatening Large Crowds of People With Knife A Columbia man is now being evaluated at a local hospital after an incident last (Friday) night where he is accused of threatening crowds of people with a knife. According to Columbia police they located the man at 33 North Ninth Street with…… Continue Reading
Daily Testing Numbers From Audrain County Health Department
Daily Testing Numbers From Audrain County Health Department According to the Audrain County Health Department, as of 2:00 this afternoon there are 18 active cases of COVID-19 in the county and no new cases. 2,128 residents have been tested, 2,006 have been negative. Of the 122 positive cases, 103 have recovered and one county resident…… Continue Reading
MU Health Care Data Breach
MU Health Care Data Breach MU Health Care reporting a data breach last fall involving patient information. In a release yesterday MU Health Care said there is no indication patients’ information has been misused. It is providing complimentary credit monitoring service to those whose Social Security numbers were compromised, and is implementing additional security mesaures…… Continue Reading
Second COVID-19 Case Linked to Memorial Day Parties at Lake of the Ozarks
Second COVID-19 Case Linked to Memorial Day Parties at Lake of the Ozarks A new coronavirus case is being linked to Memorial Day weekend parties at the Lake of the Ozarks. According to health officials in Kansas City an infected resident visited the same bar as a resident of Boone County who previously tested positive.…… Continue Reading
Missouri Set to Fully Reopen
Missouri Set to Fully Reopen Missouri will be fully reopening on June 16th. Governor Mike Parson announced yesterday (Thursday) that the state will enter phase 2 of its “Show Me Strong” Recovery Plan. During phase 2, there will be no statewide health order. All statewide restrictions will be lifted, though local officials will still have…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Testing Numbers 6/11
Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Testing Numbers 6/11 No new cases of COVID-19 reported in Audrain County today (Thursday). Three more people have recovered since yesterday’s (Wednesday) report from the Audrain County Health Department, bringing the active number of cases down to 31. So far in total there have been 122 cases of COVID-19 in…… Continue Reading
MU Fall Classes to Start as Scheduled in August
MU Fall Classes to Start as Scheduled in August The University of Missouri’s 2020-2021 school year will begin with in-person classes as scheduled on August 24th. A system-wide email was sent out yesterday (Wednesday) from UM system president and MU interim chancellor Mun Choi. Details are not yet formalized on new practices for personal health…… Continue Reading
Former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens Planning On Running for a Statewide Office
Former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens Planning On Running for a Statewide Office Former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens plans to run for a statewide office. Greitens filed paperwork with the Missouri Ethics Commission stating that he’s forming a political committee to run for office. The paperwork indicates Greitens will be running for an unspecified statewide office…… Continue Reading
Columbia Homeowner Shoots Burglars and One Dies
Columbia Homeowner Shoots Burglars and One Dies An investigation is underway after a reported burglary in Columbia where one of the burglars was shot dead by the homeowner. Police went to the 6000 block of Bentpath Drive where an armed resident confronted 2 intruders in his home. The resident said the intruders made entry into…… Continue Reading
