Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Claire Walker, a 19-year-old University of Missouri agribusiness major from Chillicothe, was declared the Missouri State Fair Queen, earning a $2,000 scholarship and the role of agricultural ambassador. KOMU 8
- ➤ Missouri Task Force 1 is returning to Boone County after aiding in relief efforts for Tropical Storm Debby in North Carolina. KOMU 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tristen Crawford was killed in a car accident on Paris Road, highlighting the need for pedestrian crossings in the area. Columbia Missourian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ El Salvadoran truck driver Walter Montejo pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other charges following a fatal crash on Columbia's I-70, claiming confusion over his suspended license. KWOS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has recalled cannabis products from C&C Manufacturing for safety concerns due to improper track-and-trace compliance. KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia's Truman VA Hospital conducted an active threat drill with police and fire agencies to improve emergency response preparedness and familiarize with the hospital layout. KRCG
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