Judge Orders Jefferson City Public Schools To Rehire School Administrator A judge is reordering the Jefferson City Public Schools to rehire a school administrator who was fired after an alleged data breach last July. Tammy Ferry, an instructional technology coordinator, had her contract terminated last summer after school board members decided she willfully violated the…… Continue Reading
Staff For Life Helicopter With Emergency Landing In Randolph County
Staff For Life Helicopter With Emergency Landing In Randolph County No injuries after a Staff for Life helicopter had to make an emergency landing in Randolph County last (Wednesday) night. The helicopter was going from Kirksville to Columbia to transport a patient around 6:40 according to a spokesperson for the Randolph County ambulance district. The…… Continue Reading
Curryville Dog Breeder Shut Down By Attorney General
Curryville Dog Breeder Shut Down By Attorney General A Curryville dog breeder is now closed by the Attorney General’s Office. The office served Debra Ritter, owner of Cornerstone Farms, with a temporary restraining order and a lawsuit yesterday (Tuesday) during an unannounced inspection. The measures prevent her from selling or acquiring dogs. The actions follow…… Continue Reading
Sturgeon FFA Receives Twenty Five Hundred Dollar Grant
Sturgeon FFA Receives Twenty Five Hundred Dollar Grant The Sturgeon FFA chapter is investing in technology thanks to a generous donation. Local farmer Rush Farms received a $2,500 America’s Farmers Grow Communities grant from Bayer Fund and directed it to go to Sturgeon FFA. The funds will be used to purchase chromebooks to assist students…… Continue Reading
Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe Selected As Vice Chairman Of The Missouri Tourism Commission
Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe Selected As Vice Chairman Of The Missouri Tourism Commission Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe is now selected to serve as vice chairman of the Missouri Tourism Commission. Kehoe was selected to serve in the role this week at a meeting in Jefferson City. The previous vice chairman, Jay Wasson of Nixa recently…… Continue Reading
New Superintendent Named For The Diocese Of Jefferson City Catholic School System
New Superintendent Named For The Diocese Of Jefferson City Catholic School System A new superintendent for the Diocese of Jefferson City’s Catholic school system is being announced. Yesterday Bishop W. Shawn McKnight named Dr. Erin Vader to serve the new position beginning May 1st. Vader is currently the coordinator for schools advancement for the Diocese…… Continue Reading
Intoxicated Man In Fulton Resists Arrest Twice In Same Day
Intoxicated Man In Fulton Resists Arrest Twice In Same Day A man is in the Callaway County Jail following an arrest yesterday (Monday) afternoon in Fulton where he resisted officers twice. According to Fulton Police 52 year old Evans Tillman was at a Breaktime and resisted arrest as officers took him into custody for active…… Continue Reading
Area Schools Preparing For Coronavirus
Area Schools Preparing For Coronavirus Public schools are trying to get prepared for potential cases of the coronavirus. Mexico Public Schools Information Director Marci Minor says a letter was sent out parents in the district last week. In addition Minor says she is working with other school districts to monitor the situation. To prevent the…… Continue Reading
MU Cancels Study Abroad Trips To Italy
MU Cancels Study Abroad Trips To Italy The University of Missouri in Columbia is announcing they are canceling all spring and summer study abroad trips to Italy due to rising coronavirus cases in the country. The CDC has upgraded Italy to a level 3 travel alert, recommending that people avoid all nonessential travel to the…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department Warning To The Public About Spreading Flu and Coronavirus
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department Warning To The Public About Spreading Flu and Coronavirus The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of the dangers of using products that are imported without proper screening due to the coronavirus. In a Facebook Post yesterday (Sunday) the sheriff’s office said they want to do their part to control…… Continue Reading
