Centralia Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison A Centralia man is now sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty in a Callaway County Courtroom to several charges following a vehicle chase that ended in Boone County in March. According to court records 24 year old Zachary Poland pleaded guilty to the felony…… Continue Reading
MU Health Care Announcing More Layoffs
MU Health Care Announcing More Layoffs MU Health Care announcing 29 more layoffs yesterday amid budget shortfalls. MU Health Care says the 29 positions would be eliminated across their hospitals and clinics, however did not name specific locations. 49 employees were laid off across the university, including MU Health Care earlier this month, saving the…… Continue Reading
First COVID-19 Death Reported in Moniteau County
First COVID-19 Death Reported in Moniteau County The Moniteau County Health Center is reporting the first death of a Moniteau County resident due to COVID-19. The resident was in their 90’s. The individual tested positive for COVID-19 on April 21st.… Continue Reading
Murder Charges Filed In Sullivan County After Child Death Investigation
Murder Charges Filed In Sullivan County After Death Investigation Charges are now filed in Sullivan County following a child death investigation. 28 year old Makuya Stephanie Kambamba was arrested for first degree murder yesterday. An investigation conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control on May 6th, found that Kambamba…… Continue Reading
Over Thirty Thousand Dollars In Grant Money Awarded to Audrain County Clerk’s Office
Over Thirty Thousand Dollars In Grant Money Awarded to Audrain County Clerk’s Office Over thirty thousand dollars in grant money is now awarded to the Audrain County Clerk’s Office. Audrain County Clerk Lisa Smith says the money can be used for anything coronavirus related for election purposes. The total amount of the grant was $33,707.87.…… Continue Reading
Missouri Receiving Another Shipment of Remdesivir
Missouri Receiving Another Shipment of Remdisivir Missouri will be receiving a shipment of 1,800 vials of Remdesivir this weekend for the state’s 129 COVID-19 patients on ventilators. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Randall Williams made the announcement yesterday during the governor’s daily press briefing. Remdisivir is an antiviral medication that has been…… Continue Reading
Boonville Inmate Charged With Second Degree Murder In Overdose of Another Inmate
Boonville Inmate Charged With Second Degree Murder In Overdose of Another Inmate An inmate at the Boonville Correctional Center is now charged with Second Degree Murder in connection with an overdose and death of another inmate. Dontae H. Bell was charged yesterday (Thursday) for the murder of Richard Weyer, December 15th, 2019. According to court…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releasing COVID-19 Testing Results for 5/14
Audrain County Health Department Releasing COVID-19 Testing Results for 5/14 No new cases of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County as of 11 this (Thursday) morning. The Audrain County Health Department reports about 295 county residents have been tested for COVID-19. 2 cases have been confirmed as positive, 283 negative, and 10 test results are…… Continue Reading
Mexico Native Caleb Quinlan Plant Sciences Major Recognized By University of Missouri
Mexico Native Caleb Quinlan Plant Sciences Major Recognized By University of Missouri A senior plant sciences major from Mexico is being recognized by the University of Missouri. Caleb Quinlan was recently named a University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ Outstanding Senior. Quinlan grew up on his family’s farm in Mexico.… Continue Reading
Audrain County Gets Share of CARES Act Money
Audrain County Gets Share of CARES Act Money Audrain County, like other counties in the listening area, is receiving money from the CARES Act. Audrain County’s share of the Act’s money is $2.97 million and it is now up to the county commissioners to determine how that money will be doled out. Commissioners are working…… Continue Reading
