New Florence Body Identified The body discovered last week at an abandoned building in New Florence, has been identified as that of a 37-year-old woman who had been reported missing from El Paso, Texas, on February 5, 2025. New Florence Police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 400 block of Booneslick Road…
Area News
MU Health Jefferson City Pharmacy to Open Today
MU Health Jefferson City Pharmacy to Open Today MU Health Care will open a new Mizzou Pharmacy location in Jefferson City today (Monday) at the Family Medicine Clinic located at 1500 Southwest Blvd. The new location will offer a drive-thru window and is located inside the Family Medicine Clinic. Patients can manage their health care…
Man Shot in Columbia
Man Shot in Columbia A man was shot and hurt in the 700 block of East Walnut Street in Columbia early Sunday morning. Columbia Police were dispatched to the area at around 1:48am for shots fired. The man’s injuries were not life-threatening, and he did not need to be transported to the hospital. Police have…
City of Fulton Approves Chickens
City of Fulton Approves Chickens Let the Rhode Island Reds in. The Fulton City Council last week approved an Ordinance that allows residents to keep chickens for their personal use. Properties inside the city limits can have up to 6 hens, with a maximum of 10 hens per acre. Roosters are not allowed with the…
Stacey’s Place Closes Temporarily
Stacey’s Place Closes Temporarily A popular Mexico eatery is closed this morning due to an accident over the weekend. Stacey’s Place will face a rebuild of part of its building after a driver crashed a vehicle through the front of it. According to a Facebook post from owner Stacey Conklin, “Due to an unforeseen accident,…
Moberly Receives Missouri Blue Shield Designation
Moberly Receives Missouri Blue Shield Designation The City of Moberly officially received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This prestigious honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Mike Kehoe in January 2025…
Area Sports
Blues Tie Series with Jets
Blues Tie Series with Jets The St. Louis Blues tied their best of seven NHL Playoff series at two Sunday afternoon, with a 5-1 beatdown of the Winnipeg Jets at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. A big second period, where the Blues scored three times, on their way to five unanswered goals from the…
Mizzou Has Success in 2025 NFL Draft
Mizzou Has Success in 2025 NFL Draft The NFL’s Annual Player Selection meeting was held over the weekend, and it would have to be deemed a success for the University of Missouri. The Tigers saw the Jets draft right tackle Armand Membou with the seventh overall pick, then at pick 39, the Chicago Bears selected…
KWWR Sports Report 4/26/2025
KWWR Sports Report 4/26/2025 In high school baseball on 4/25/2025: Former Mizzou wide receiver Luther Burden was selected by the Chicago Bears with the No. 39 overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025. He is the second Tiger to be drafted so far, joining offensive lineman Armand…
KWWR Sports Report 4/23/2025
KWWR Sports Report 4/23/2025 Mexico High School boys tennis team lost 9-0 to Moberly on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Individual Singles: Varsity Doubles: JV Doubles: In high school baseball on 4/22/2025: The St. Louis Cardinals snapped a five-game losing streak after beating the Atlanta Braves 10-4 in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Redbirds slugger…
KWWR Sports Report 4/22/2025
KWWR Sports Report 4/22/2025 In high school baseball on 4/21/2025: In high school girls soccer: In high school boys tennis, Jefferson City defeated Rolla 8-1. The St. Louis Cardinals lost 7-6 to the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta on Monday, April 21, 2025 The loss was thanks in large part to the Redbirds bullpen, which surrendered…
KWWR Sports Report 4/21/2025
KWWR Sports Report 4/21/2025 Mizzou Gymnastics earned a third-place finish at the NCAA Championship Final at Dickies Arena at Forth Worth, Texas on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The Tigers scored 197.2500 in their first appearance in the national championship meet. The team not only secured the best finish in program history, but the best postseason…
