Man Accused In Hermann Shootings is Arraigned Kenneth Lee Simpson is now arraigned in the murder of Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and the shooting of Officer Adam Sullentrup. Simpson appeared by video for the arraignment yesterday (Wednesday) morning and during the proceedings entered a plea of not guilty. A preliminary hearing is now…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Sentenced to Federal Prison
Mexico Man Sentenced to Federal Prison A 23-year old Mexico man is now sentenced for distributing methamphetamine. Myron Samare Mahaney will spend just over 7 years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty last November to the distribution charge and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charges stem from a pursuit…… Continue Reading
Former Missouri Representative Sam Leake Dies at 78
Former Missouri Representative Sam Leake Dies at 78 Former Missouri State Representative Sam Leake of Perry has died. Leake was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1988 and served until 2000, serving as the chair of the agricultural committee. Following his terms in the House, Leake served as Chairman of the Tax Commission…… Continue Reading
Accused Murderer Simpson Appears In Gasconade County Court
Accused Murderer Simpson Appears In Gasconade County Court Kenneth Lee Simpson, the man accused of killing Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and wounding Officer Adam Sullenrtup makes his first court appearance this (Wednesday) morning. His arraignment was scheduled for 8:00 and a clerk within the Gasconade Circuit Clerk’s Office was unable to provide an…… Continue Reading
Boone County Fire Protection Districts Asks Voters For No Tax Increase Bond Issue
Boone County Fire Protection Districts Asks Voters For No Tax Increase Bond Issue Voters in the Boone County Fire Protection District will see a bond issue for the district on the April 4th ballot. The no tax increase bond issue would allow the district to issue eight million dollars worth of bonds to acquire real…… Continue Reading
Lincoln University Hosting Large FFA Event Thursday
Lincoln University Hosting Large FFA Event Thursday The 41st annual FFA Career Development Experience event at Lincoln University is tomorrow (Thursday), both on and off their campus in Jefferson City. More than 600 FFA members from 45 public and private high schools from across Missouri are expected to participate, developing their skills and gaining exposure…… Continue Reading
New Christian School In Mexico Taking Applications
New Christian School In Mexico Taking Applications A new Christian school is opening in Mexico and is now taking applications for students. Southside Christian Academy will be opening for the 2023-24 school year and applications for prospective students entering kindergarten through 5th grade can be picked up at their office at 2100 Lakeview Road weekdays…… Continue Reading
Community R-VI Lady Trojans Pick Up All-District Honors
Community R-VI Lady Trojans Pick Up All-District Honors The awards for the basketball programs at Community R-VI keep rolling in. Sarah Angel and Olivia Kuda have picked up Class 1 District 10 All-District Team honors with Angel also being named District Player of the Year and head coach Bob Curtis has been named District Coach…… Continue Reading
Dr. Weaver Honored at Final Board of Health Meeting
Dr. Weaver Honored at Final Board of Health Meeting Former Audrain County Board of Health member and chairwoman Dr. Kathleen Weaver is honored by the Audrain County Health Department. At Dr. Weaver’s final board meeting last week, CEO Craig Brace read a letter praising Dr. Weaver for her commitment and service to the residents of…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/15/23
KWWR Sports Report 3/15/23 The Kansas City Chiefs are adding to their defensive line. Prior to yesterday (Tuesday), Chris Jones was the only defensive tackle left that played meaningful snaps last season, but early in the day yesterday the Chiefs re-signed Tershawn Wharton to a one-year, $2 million deal. Later in the day, Kansas City…… Continue Reading
