FFA Awards More FFA awards are being announced. Garret Paul Schuering of the Centralia FFA and Clint Bailey Thomas of Bowling Green FFA are one of 4 finalists for the State Star in placement. Lauryn Robnett of Community R-6 is one of four finalists for the State Star Farmer and is being named Area 5…… Continue Reading
Boone County Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes
Boone County Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes A Boone County man is now charged with child sex crimes that reportedly happened at his home north of Columbia. Scott Wayne Darby is charged with one count of first-degree child molestation and 2 counts of second-degree child molestation. According to court records, the victim told police…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Extends Emergency Declaration
Governor Parson Extends Emergency Declaration Governor Mike Parson is extending the state emergency declaration for the state until June 15th, and plans to begin reopening Missouri May 4th. In the governor’s daily press briefing yesterday Parson says the extension of the emergency declaration is not an extension of the stay at home order and will…… Continue Reading
Local FFA Chapters Receive State Recognition
Local FFA Chapters Receive State Recognition Mexico, Paris, Centralia, Community R-6 in Laddonia, Ashland, Bowling Green and Monroe City FFA chapters all received a Gold Emblem. Only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year.… Continue Reading
Governor Asking Local and County Leaders to Hold Off on Easing Stay at Home Restrictions
Governor Asking Local and County Leaders to Hold Off on Easing Stay at Home Restrictions Governor Mike Parson is asking local leaders to hold off on easing restrictions of stay at home orders at least until May 4th. Parson spoke to reporters yesterday at the state capitol and said that cities and counties can enact…… Continue Reading
Two Fulton Residents Injured in Audrain County Accident
Two Fulton Residents Injured in Audrain County Accident A Fulton man and woman are recovering from moderate injuries after a 1 car accident in Audrain County yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Highway Y and Audrain Road 116 when a vehicle went off the road and overturned. 84 year…… Continue Reading
Moniteau County Recent Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Moniteau County Recent Spike in COVID-19 Cases A recent spike in COVID-19 casees in Moniteau County is due to an outbreak at a food processing plant according to the Moniteau County Health Center. The health center currently reports 33 confirmed cases of which 4 have recovered and 21 probable cases. One county resident is hospitalized.… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Arrested After Police Standoff
Columbia Man Arrested After Police Standoff A Columbia man is facing several felony charges following a standoff with police yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. According to the Columbia Police Department 36 year old Roderick Jones had an active warrant and officers acted on a tip that Jones was in the 2300 block of Parker Road. When officers…… Continue Reading
SSM Health Closing Some Mid-Missouri Clinics and Pharmacies
SSM Health Closing Some Mid-Missouri Clinics and Pharmacies SSM Health is announcing the closure of several clinics and pharmacies in mid-Missouri. The health system said it will close Fulton Family Medicine and walk-in clinic on April 30th, Vandalia Clinic on May 29th, the Jefferson City Clinic on August 28th along with Versailles Clinic in mid-September.…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Testing Results for 4/22/20
Audrain County Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Testing Results for 4/22/20 The Audrain County Health Department is reporting no new positive cases of COVID-19 as of 10:30 this (Wednesday) morning. According to the health department 59 county residents have been tested for COVID-19. One case has been confirmed as positive, 52 are negative, and 6…… Continue Reading
