6:50 p.m.: Boonville Public Works closed for COVID-19 outbreak The Boonville Public Works building closed Wednesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak among staff members. The building will re-open on Monday, Dec. 28 at 8 a.m. According to the Boonville Daily News, water payments can still be placed in the drop box at 1200 Locust Street or taken to City Hall. If there is a water leak, sewer back up or other issues, contact City Hall at (660) 882-2332. In an emergency or during non-business hours, call the Boonville Police at (660) 882-2727. 6:30 p.m.: Montgomery County reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths In their weekly COVID-19 update, the Montgomery County Health Department reported two new deaths due to COVID-19. This brings the total COVID-19 deaths in the county to 20.