Callaway County COVID-19 numbers continue to rise; colleges report cases
Callaway country reported 43 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday while two colleges in the county reported new cases on their campuses this week.
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No individuals charged with violations of Columbia COVID-19 mask ordinance
The Columbia city prosecutor’s office says no individuals have been charged with violations of a Columbia ordinance requiring a mask in public.
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Columbia/Boone County Health Department considers expanding age data, texting positive cases
This was the first time the board met since March when there was not an active case in the area. The reason behind that was to allow the health department to work on COVID-19.
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Free COVID-19 testing in Columbia removes barriers
People in Columbia will have several opportunities for free COVID-19 testing in September.
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United Way annual giving campaign starts Friday
Heart of Missouri United Way will be kicking off their 2020 virtual campaign Friday.
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Grills recalled over fire hazard
Some grills are being recalled over a potential safety issue. A recall was issued Thursday for certain Royal Gourmet grills. The recall covers the two-burner patio grill with the following SKUs: RGTC1022, RGTC1023, RGTC1024, RGTC1025. The recall affects about 1,100 units. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the grill’s plastic regulator hose can melt,
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Moberly school district notifies parents of COVID-19 cases
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pademic.
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Students admit frustration after University of Missouri updates mask policy
In an email sent to University of Missouri students and staff Thursday afternoon, MU Chancellor Mun Choi updated the school’s on-campus mask policy.
Continue Reading Macon R-1 School District reports COVID-19 outbreak
MACON Mo. (KMIZ) Macon County R-1 middle school students will move to all online classes after the district reported multiple cases of COVID-19 via Twitter on Saturday. COID 19 at Macon R-1 pic.twitter.com/CefWy7ts0I— Macon R-1 Schools (@MaconTigers) September 6, 2020 According to a tweet from the Macon Tigers’ twitter account, after contact tracing is completed
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Cole County schools to decide if educators are considered essential workers
Under the provision, teachers and staff who are considered essential workers are allowed to return to work if they have been exposed to COVID-19, so long as they do not show coronavirus symptoms.
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12-year-old injured after being hit by truck in Miller County
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 12-year-old girl has moderate injuries after being hit by a truck on MO-42 near Iberia.
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Police: Death investigation underway in east Columbia
Multiple crews responded to a residential area in east Columbia for a death investigation Thursday afternoon.
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Boonville police looking for 41-year-old man missing since Tuesday
Boonville police are looking for 41-year-old Andrew “Bubba” Sercu.
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Columbia man accused of pulling gun after fight
A Columbia man faces two felony charges after he was accused of trying to fire a gun at a car following a fight in south Columbia Tuesday night.
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Cole County Commission approves multiple CARES Act funding requests
The Cole County Commission approved multiple CARES Act funding requests during a meeting Thursday morning.
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University of Missouri president unblocks students on Twitter after lawsuit threat
University of Missouri Chancellor and UM System President Mun Choi unblocked students on Twitter after an attorney threatened a lawsuit against him Wednesday.
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Late-night shooting in north Columbia leads to arrest
A shooting in north Columbia late Wednesday night led to one person being arrested.
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Missouri ‘red zone’ rank moves to 7th in new White House report
The report pushed Missouri’s rank from 10th on Aug. 30 to seventh after the state’s case rate reached 150 cases per 100,000 people the week of Aug. 31.
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Columbia Public Schools official provides COVID-19 budget update
Columbia Public Schools’ finance head is set to provide an update to the school board finance committee Wednesday on how COVID-19 has affected revenue and spending.
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Jefferson City restaurant inspections: Dessert shop cited with most violations in August
Jefferson City Environmental Health inspectors looked at 48 establishments in the month of August.
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