The University of Missouri received a one million dollar grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
The funds will be used to help develop science engagement at the school.
MU was one of 33 schools chosen to receive the money based on goals outlines in the application.
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KWWR Sports Report 7/5/22
KWWR Sports Report 7/5/22 Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won his 15th Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest yesterday (Monday). Chestnut devoured 63 hot dogs and buns at the annual exhibition. On the women’s side Miki Sudo downed 40 dogs and buns to win the title after skipping last year’s frank fest…… Continue Reading

KWWR Sports Report 7/4/22
KWWR Sports Report 7/4/22 The St. Louis Cardinals were shut out 4-0 by the Philadelphia Phillies last night (Sunday). The Cardinals are 3-4-1 in their last eight series. Losing last night dropped them to 7-17 in series finales on the season. The Cardinals will be in Atlanta tonight starting a series with the Braves. The…… Continue Reading

KWWR Sports Report 7/2/22
KWWR Sports Report 7/2/22 Despite Nolan Arenado hitting for the cycle last night, the Cards lost to the Phillies 5-3. The Phillies were helped by a tiebreaking home run by Darick Hall and an insurance run by Rhys Hoskins. This afternoon’s matchup sees lefty Matthew Liberatore facing off against the Phillies right handed pitcher Kyle…… Continue Reading

Little Dixie Fire Protection District Responds to Large Building Fire Thursday Night
Little Dixie Fire Protection District Responds to Large Building Fire Thursday Night Around $125,000 in damages is estimated after a building caught fire at 18168 Audrain County Road 356 last night (Thursday). Little Dixie Fire Protection responded to the Daniel Gingrich residence and found a large metal building about 50 feet by 100 feet fully…… Continue Reading