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
Centralia Graduation Date Set
Centralia Graduation Date Set A date is now set to hold graduation at the Centralia High School. The Centralia Board of Education approved the graduation ceremony to take place on Saturday, June 13th at 8pm, if it has to be postponed due to weather then it will take place on Sunday, June 14th at 8pm.…… Continue Reading
Endangered Person Advisory Issued For Missing Columbia Teen
Endangered Person Advisory Issued For Missing Columbia Teen An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued by Columbia Police for a teen who went missing yesterday morning. 15 year old Seven S. Holliday went missing from her home in Columbia around 8 yesterday morning and according to police the teen has been in contact with some…… Continue Reading
Woman Rescued From Jefferson City House Fire
Woman Rescued From Jefferson City House Fire A woman was taken to a local hospital after being found unresponsive in a Jefferson City house fire last night. Jefferson City Fire Department went to the house fire in the 200 block of Dunford Street just before 7:30. A woman was found and removed from the home…… Continue Reading
Dollar General Store in Auxvasse Closing Doors Soon
Dollar General Store in Auxvasse Closing Doors Soon The Dollar General Store in Auxvasse will be closing their doors soon. According to an email from the Dollar General Corporation this morning the decision was made recently to close the location at 525 East Harrison in Auxvasse based on an assessment of the store’s future profitability.…… Continue Reading
Employee at Columbia Nursing Home Tests Positive for COVID-19
Employee at Columbia Nursing Home Tests Positive for COVID-19 An employee of a Columbia senior living facility is testing positive for COVID-19. The Neighborhoods by TigerPlace confirmed the employee that has the coronavirus last worked May 4th, and informed them of the positive test result on May 9th. The employee is a housekeeper who may…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Home
Columbia Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Home A Columbia man is in the Boone County Jail after barricading himself in a home over the weekend. Columbia Police say they observed 34 year old Montreil Donell Johnson in the area of North Willowbrook Road on Saturday night. Officers say they were aware there was a…… Continue Reading
