Audrain County News
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Mental Health and the Possibility of Arming Teachers Come into Focus in School Security
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education confirms that schools in Missouri are focusing on mental health, various trainings, and healthy communication relationships with local law enforcement agencies in order to keep our students safe. While keeping site sensitive specifics close, options include active shooter training and drills, an increased presence or access to mental…
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Columbia, Blair Oaks, and Cole County R-V Share Preparedness
Columbia Public Schools report security changes made since 2018 include active shooter training for students and staff, keycard access for all Columbia Police Department officers, and seven armed security coordinators. Classroom doors should be locked and are randomly tested. Blair Oaks and Cole County R-V state that visitors must report to the principal’s office, the…
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KXEO Sports Report 8/24/22
The Cubs blanked the Cardinals 2-0 in the double header opener yesterday, ending St. Louis’ season-best eight-game winning streak. But in the evening game, the Cardinals broke it open when Nolan Arenado and Tyler O’Neill homered in a five-run fourth inning. Corey Dickerson had four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs…
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Local Hopes to Get Legalization Proposal Off the Ballot in November
Jefferson City resident, Joy Sweeney, filed a lawsuit to take the recreational marijuana legalization proposal off Missouri’s November ballot. She is supported by the national anti-drug group, Protect Our Kids. The suit alleges that legalization supporters fell short of the required number of signatures to place the proposal on the ballot. It further claims that…
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KXEO Sports Report 8/23/22
Pujols, “the Machine” wound up again last night and hit career homer No. 693, Jordan Montgomery let just one hit slide through and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 last night. Also last night, a bases-loaded walk on Drew Waters broke an eighth-inning tie, helping the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4…
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Scam Warning From Missouri Department of Social Services
The Missouri Department of Social Services released a warning about scammers targeting EBT login information. Emails impersonating FIS using Zix Secure Messaging are targeting clients in an attempt to steal their login credentials. FIS Global is the vendor for the state’s EBT cards. Anyone who gets a suspected fraudulent text or email should report it…
