Marches Held In Columbia Over George Floyd Police Killing A march held in Columbia yesterday (Friday) morning to bring awareness to police brutality against African Americans and the need for accountability and justice. The march came after days of nationwide protests and a video showing a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of George…… Continue Reading
Missouri’s Only Remaining Abortion Clinic Can Remain Open
Missouri’s Only Remaining Abortion Clinic Can Remain Open Missouri’s only abortion clinic will remain open. In the ruling yesterday by the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commissioner states that Planned Parenthood is entitled to renewal of the abortion facility license and that the state only identified two causes to deny the license and that Planned Parenthood had…… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Patient Visited Lake Ozarks Bar During Memorial Day Weekend
COVID-19 Patient Visited Lake Ozarks Bar During Memorial Day Weekend The Camden County Health Department is warning a Boone County resident who has tested positive for the coronavirus was a visitor at the Lake of the Ozarks during Memorial Day Weekend. The Camden County Health Director said yesterday, the case arrived at the Lake last…… Continue Reading
Columbia Law Enforcement Release Statement on George Floyd Killing in Minnesota
Columbia Law Enforcement Release Statement on George Floyd Killing in Minnesota Leaders of the Columbia Department, Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the University Police Department are releasing a joint statement on the tragic death and police killing of George Floyd that took place in Minneapolis earlier this week. Floyd, a 46 year old black man,…… Continue Reading
Columbia Shooting Victim Dies
Columbia Shooting Victim Dies A Columbia man has died from injuries sustained in a shooting earlier this week. According to the Columbia Police Department 36 year old Rod Jamal Jones was taken off life support on Wednesday. The shooting happened in the 2700 block of Quail Drive in Columbia on Monday. An investigation into the…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Extends Phase One of Show Me Strong Recovery Plan
Governor Parson Extends Phase One of Show Me Strong Recovery Plan Governor Mike Parson is extending Phase 1 of the state’s Show Me Strong Recovery Plan from Sunday, May 31st through Monday, June 15th. Parson said yesterday that some communities are farther along than others in the recovery process. Extending Phase 1 will give communities…… Continue Reading
City of Mexico is Delaying Phase Two of Reopening Plan
City of Mexico is Delaying Phase Two of Reopening Plan The City of Mexico is delaying the reopening of their facilities due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases throughout the community. In a release yesterday the city says the phase 2 of the city’s facility reopen plan that was set to take place June…… Continue Reading
Urgent Call For Blood Donors
Urgent Call For Blood Donors The American Red Cross is putting out an urgent request for blood donors. All types are needed and healthy, eligible individuals are encouraged to donate to help replenish the blood supply. If you are in good health, over 16 years old and weigh more than 110 pounds and haven’t donated…… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Tests At All Missouri Veterans Homes
COVID-19 Tests At All Missouri Veterans Homes Residents and staff in all of Missouri’s Veterans Homes will be tested for COVID-19. Governor Mike Parson made the announcement yesterday as part of the states comprehensive testing strategy called sentinel testing. Testing in Mexico will be conducted next week, and in the remaining facilities the following weeks.…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City House Fire at Park Crest Drive
Jefferson City House Fire at Park Crest Drive One person is recovering from smoke inhalation after a house fire in Jefferson City last night. The Jefferson City Fire Department went to the call around 8:30 in the 2400 block of Park Crest Drive. Fire units say they found the occupant outside of the home, and…… Continue Reading
