Missouri Eases Restrictions On To Alcoholic To Go Drinks At Restaurants Missouri is loosening restrictions on restaurants that sell alcohol. The State Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control announced yesterday (Tuesday) that restaurants that sell alcohol will be able to offer drinks with their to-go meals through May 15th. The division issued a temporary waiver…… Continue Reading
Boone County Sheriff’s Department Identifies Dead Body Found in Perche Creek
Boone County Sheriff’s Department Identifies Dead Body Found in Perche Creek The body of a man found dead in Perche Creek last week is being identified as 39 year old Orson M. Hager of Columbia by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. Hager’s family has been notified, however a death investigation is ongoing. The Sheriff’s Department…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City School District Surveying Parents and Students on Graduation Preferences
Jefferson City School District Surveying Parents and Students on Graduation Preferences The Jefferson City School District is surveying parents about how they would like to see graduation handled. In a virtual Board of Education meeting held last night for the first time since Governor Parson decided to close buildings across the state for the rest…… Continue Reading
Miss Missouri Competitions Postponed
Miss Missouri Competitions Postponed Miss Missouri Competitions that take place in Mexico are being postponed due to the continued impact of COVID-19. In a letter from the Miss Missouri Board of Directors yesterday, they say they are not confident the effects of the pandemic will have passed by mid-June and the Miss Missouri Competition dates…… Continue Reading
State Recalls Masks
State Recalls Masks Missouri Officials are asking for the return of masks due to safety concerns. Sandy Karsten the Missouri Department of Public Safety Director said yesterday (Monday) the state sent out 48,000 KN95 masks that did not meet state standards. The State Emergency Management Agency shipped the masks out on April 2nd and on…… Continue Reading
MO Department Of Labor On Unemployment Checks
MO Department of Labor on Unemployment Checks Some people who applied for unemployment will be getting their $600 federal pandemic unemployment payment this week according to the Missouri Department of Labor. The money is a federal supplement to unemployment benefits from the state for the next 4 months. Missouri Department of Labor has not given…… Continue Reading
Sedalia Police Officer Shot During Standoff
Sedalia Police Officer Shot During Standoff A Sedalia police officer is recovering from minor injuries after being shot while responding to an incident at a home yesterday (Sunday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol one person had barricaded themselves inside a house with children while armed. Four children were inside the residence, and when Sedalia…… Continue Reading
Warrenton Walmart Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Warrenton Walmart Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 An employee at the Walmart in Warrenton is testing positive for COVID-19. The Warrenton County Health Department received confirmation of the positive case yesterday (Sunday) according to a press release. The employee works at the Walmart Pharmacy. Health officials said potential exposure to the public was limited to…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Signs Supplemental Budget
Governor Parson Signs Supplemental Budget The supplemental budget passed by the Missouri General Assembly earlier this week now has Governor Mike Parson’s signature on it. The legislation will provide access to federal funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 27th, which included 150…… Continue Reading
Columbia Shots Fired Investigation At East Green Meadows Road
Columbia Shots Fired Investigation At East Green Meadows Road A shots fired incident in Columbia last night (Friday) is under investigation. Columbia Police went to the area of East Green Meadows Road and say that a blue car parked in the lot in front of Lakota Coffee was shot at and the suspect ran away.…… Continue Reading
