Dozens of students and staff quarantined in Southern Boone, Hallsville schools
Several school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.
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School drop-off and pick-up causes traffic trouble in Ashland
School-related traffic has increased in Ashland due to drop off and pick up procedures.
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Southern Boone School District returns to in-person classes despite COVID-19 quarantines
The Southern Boone School District began in-person classes Tuesday despite having a number of staff members quarantined because of exposure to coronavirus.
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Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order
Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.
Continue Reading WATCH: Southern Boone School District superintendent talks return plans
Southern Boone School District’s superintendent says the district plans to have students back in the classroom when the school year starts in September.
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Ashland police arrest woman after chase reportedly reaches 110 mph
Abigail Heiland, 23, was arrested near Highway 63 and Old Millers Road after the chase that started with an attempted traffic stop.
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Ashland Board of Aldermen appoints new police chief
The Ashland Board of Alderman will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Southern Boone administration building.
Continue Reading Boone County approves local match for grant to bring technical school to Ashland
The Boone County Commission on Thursday approved a $100,000 local match for a grant that would help bring a technical college campus to Ashland.
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Ashland man accused of threatening clerks with COVID-19
An Ashland man has been charged with harassment after he allegedly told two store clerks he had COVID-19 and asked them if they wanted it.
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Woman accused of abducting child, setting off Amber Alert
Boone County prosecutors charged a woman accused of abducting a child linked to an Amber Alert that was sent out Saturday night.
Continue Reading Southern Boone soccer coach on leave amid investigation
Southern Boone School District soccer coach Chris Miller was placed on paid administrative leave Feb. 17 amid an ongoing investigation, the school’s top officials said Tuesday.
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MoDOT: ‘Potholes are blooming’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation says crews will be focusing on repairing potholes through April. “There is a lot more than we’ve seen in previous years,” said Adam Pulley the Central District communications manager for MoDOT. According to a report from MoDOT, in 2019, the department patched roughly 730,000 potholes worth an
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Fire Chief: MODOT project will increase response times
Emergency responders may need more time to respond to certain areas after a project on Rt. 63.
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Southern Boone firefighters put out chimney fire on Monday
No injuries were reported in the fire that broke out in the 7700 block of East Cedar Hills Road.
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State briefs school districts on threat of coronavirus outbreak
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has sent out information to school districts to help them prepare for COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.
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Request to remove mayor’s girlfriend not mentioned in Ashland police report
Ashland Board of Aldermen members say the city’s public safety is not affected by the absence of the suspended Police Chief Lyn Woolford.
Continue Reading Ashland appoints interim police chief
The Ashland Board of Aldermen appointed an interim police chief at its meeting Tuesday night.
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Ashland Board of Aldermen set to discuss police chief investigation
The Ashland Board of Aldermen will get an update when it meets Tuesday on the city’s internal investigation of Police Chief Lyn Woolford.
Continue Reading Police chief contract to go before Ashland aldermen
Ashland’s city administrator will put a new contract for Police Chief Lyn Woolford before the board of aldermen for review, the city said Tuesday.
Continue Reading Suspended Ashland police chief files lawsuit against city, mayor
Ashland’s suspended police chief filed a lawsuit against the City of Ashland and its Mayor on Monday after city officials placed him on administrative leave.
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