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
Teen Detained in Connection to Columbia Double Homicide
Teen Detained in Connection to Columbia Double Homicide A 16 year old boy is in the custody of juvenile authorities after an arrest by Columbia Police yesterday in connection to a shooting that resulted in a double homicide on July 5th. The teen is facing two counts of second degree murder, two counts of armed…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing 7/6
Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing 7/6 14 active COVID-19 cases reported in Audrain County as of noon today (Monday). The Audrain County Health Department is reporting another new today (Monday). Of the 141 total positive cases of the coronavirus in Audrain County, 126 have recovered with one death according to the health department.… Continue Reading
Hundreds of Active COVID-19 Cases in Boone County
Hundreds of Active COVID-19 Cases in Boone County The number of active COVID-19 cases in Boone County stands at 166. Yesterday (Sunday) the Boone County Department of Public Health reported highest number of cases of COVID-19 since reporting began. From July 4 to July 5, 38 new cases were reported.… Continue Reading
Human Remains Found Near Gasconade River
Human Remains Found Near Gasconade River It is unknown if foul play was involved after human remains were found near the Gasconade River yesterday (Sunday). The Maries County Sheriff’s Office posted on their Facebook Page they found the remains and will keep the public informed as best they can. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office also…… Continue Reading
Double Homicide in Columbia
Double Homicide in Columbia An investigation is underway in Columbia after an overnight shooting and homicide in Volunteer Drive and Grace Lane. Officers say they found 4 victims who had sustained gunshot wounds during the incident at the scene and a fifth victim was later interviewed at police department. 2 of the 5 victims were…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Schools Graduation Date and Back to School Plan Announced
Jefferson City Schools Graduation Date and Back to School Plan Announced Jefferson City High School Principal Bob James is announcing the graduation date for Jefferson City Seniors. The ceremony will be at 7pm July 31st in Adkins Stadium and social distancing guidelines in place at that time will be followed. Additionally, Jefferson City Schools are…… Continue Reading
