Recreational Marijuana Ballot Issue In Missouri Will Not Be On November Ballot An effort to get a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri on the November ballot has now failed amid the COVID-19 outbreak. A group named Missourians for a New Approach committee announced yesterday that it simply cannot succeed in gathering sufficient signatures…… Continue Reading
MU Health Care Participating in COVID-19 Plasma Trial
MU Health Care Participating in COVID-19 Plasma Trial MU Health Care will join a select group of hospitals nationwide by participating in a clinical trial to determine whether plasma from those previously infected with novel coronavirus can benefit those currently fighting the virus. MU Health Care and more than 100 other hospitals nationwide have enrolled…… Continue Reading
Missouri Governor Mike Parson to Address Stay at Home Order
Missouri Governor Mike Parson To Address Stay At Home Order Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he will address the Stay At Home order today and begin looking at a plan to reopen the state. The governor issued a statewide stay at home order on April 3rd, and it is set to end on April 24th…… Continue Reading
One Dead and Officer Shot After Vehicle Pursuit in Jefferson City
One Dead and Officer Shot After Vehicle Pursuit in Jefferson City One person s dead and a Jefferson City Police Officer is recovering after a shooting and a vehicle pursuit last night (Wednesday). According to the Jefferson City Police Department a vehicle was observed that was wanted in connection to multiple previous shots fired incidents…… Continue Reading
President Of SSM-Audrain Announces Retirement
President Of SSM-Audrain Announces Retirement The president of SSM Audrain Donna Jacobs is announcing her plans to retire, effective May 15th. The announcement was made in a news release sent out today by SSM. Jacobs has been president of the hospital since January 2016. Jacobs and her husband, Ray are relocating to Arizona. To ensure…… Continue Reading
Missouri Eases Restrictions On To Alcoholic To Go Drinks At Restaurants
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
