Monroe County Attempted Kidnapping A New Hampshire woman is behind bars, charged with attempted child kidnapping. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 20 year old Erica I. Johnson of Seabrook, New Hampshire, traveled to Monroe County on April 25th to meet an 11 year old juvenile Johnson had been having conversations with online for…… Continue Reading
Missouri Military Academy Holding Online Commencement Friday
Missouri Military Academy Holding Online Commencement Friday The Missouri Military Academy in Mexico will be holding an online commencement this year. 49 cadets are graduating and earned 7.7 million dollars in college scholarships according to the academy. In addition, 100 percent of the class has been accepted to 99 different colleges and universities around the…… Continue Reading
Vandalia Aquatic Center Will Be Closed This Season
Vandalia Aquatic Center Will Be Closed This Season The Vandalia Family Aquatic Center will be closed for the 2020 season. The City of Vandalia sent out a press release yesterday saying the move was in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.… Continue Reading
Missouri Lawmakers May Expand Absentee Voting This Year
Missouri Lawmakers May Expand Absentee Voting This Year Missouri lawmakers are moving to expand absentee voting amid coronavirus fears. The House advanced a proposal yesterday (Wednesday) to ensure access to absentee voting this year. If the measure becomes law, voters would be able to request to a ballot mailed to them without any other excuse.…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 5/13
Audrain County Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 5/13 The Audrain County Health Department reports no new cases of COVID-19 as of 11 this morning. According to the health department 277 county residents have been tested for COVID-19. 2 cases have been confirmed as positive, with 1 case that remains active and 1…… Continue Reading
Missouri Extends To Go Alcohol Sales
Missouri Extends To Go Alcohol Sales The state of Missouri is extending to-go alcohol sales until June 15th. Governor Mike Parson made the announcement yesterday in a waiver in his newest executive order. Missouri restaurants and bars had a petition supporting the measure on… Continue Reading
Judge Assigned in Lawsuit Filed Against Boone County Health Director
Judge Assigned in Lawsuit Filed Against Boone County Health Director A judge is now assigned to a lawsuit filed by a business owner seeking to overturn COVID-19 related restrictions in Boone County. Judge Brouck Jacobs was assigned to the case yesterday where Paul Prevo and his Columbia business, Tiger Tots is suing the Boone County…… Continue Reading
Man Accused of Coughing at Callaway County Deputies in Order to Spread COVID-19
Man Accused of Coughing at Callaway County Deputies in Order to Spread COVID-19 A man is facing multiple charges after being arrested in Callaway County after reportedly intentionally coughing toward deputies and saying he had COVID-19. According to a press release from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office deputies were investigating a burglary last week in…… Continue Reading
Community R-VI Sets Dates For End of Year Activities
Community R-VI Sets Dates For End of Year Activities Community R-VI school district now has dates for graduation, promotion and prom. In an announcement this (Tuesday) morning, graduation will take place Sunday, June 7th at 2pm. Promotion for 8th grade students will be in the new gym June 4th at 6:30pm. Prom will be July…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases COVID-19 Testing Numbers as of 5/11
Audrain County Health Department Releases COVID-19 Testing Numbers as of 5/11 The daily numbers are in from the Audrain County Health Department. As of 1 this afternoon, 244 tests have been conducted on county residents with 2 confirmed positive cases, one of whom is recovered; 239 negative tests and 3 results still pending. Both positive…… Continue Reading
