More Services Restored At Mexico-Audrain County Library District More services are being restored at the Mexico-Audrain County Library District after last week’s ransomware attack. According to Director Christal Bruner, access to HOOPLA Digital, HeritageQuest, Ebsco and Novelist have been returned to service. Access to Libby/Overdrive is still down as the district’s vendor works to restore…… Continue Reading
Thompson Man Escapes Injury In Boone County Accident A Boone County accident yesterday afternoon (Thursday) sends a Fulton woman to an area hospital. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 47-year-old Melody L. Koshmatka crossed the center line of Highway WW east of Purdy Lane and struck the left side of a truck driven by…… Continue Reading
Father Tolton Takes Prime Class 4 Tussle Father Tolton’s Trailblazers came into Thursday nights matchup with Mexico in lock-step with the Bulldogs in their march towards a berth in the Class 4 Final Four this March. Mexico plays in District 8. Father Tolton in District 9. Tolton Catholic was 11-6. Mexico was 12-5. After a…… Continue Reading
MO Corn Growers Association Honors Audrain County Farmer A Benton City man is honored during the annual meeting of the Missouri Corn Growers Association in Jefferson City yesterday (Wednesday). Jay Schutte was presented with the Honorary Lifetime Award from the organization. Other awards presented during the meeting include Outstanding Partner to Dale Amick of Jefferson…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 1/26/23 The Mexico Bulldogs host the Father Tolton Trailblazers in basketball action at the Mexico High School Sports Complex. 9th grade gets things underway at 5:00 followed by the JV boys around 6:15 with varsity action beginning around 7:30 on Gary Filbert Court. The 98th annual Bowling Green Tourney continues tonight with…… Continue Reading
Mexico-Audrain County Library District Resumes Some Services Following Ransomware Attack One of the main systems affected by last week’s ransomware attack on the Mexico-Audrain County Library District is back in service. The circulation system is now available again which will allow patrons to check materials out without staff using pencil and paper to track circulation.…… Continue Reading
Centralia Schools Set Open House For New Central Office The Centralia Public Schools have a new Central Office and they are preparing to show it off to patrons. An open house is scheduled for Monday evening from 3:30 until 6:30. The district says they’ve been in the facility for a little over a month and…… Continue Reading
Centralia Electric Customers Will Pay More For Service The City of Centralia is raising the base fee for electric service on both residential and commercial accounts. According to a Facebook post from the city, the base fee of $11.05 will rise to $16 as of February 1st. The city says they contract with Ameren Missouri…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 1/25/23 Former Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen is the lone player to get 75% of all ballots cast by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, earning him a spot in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Rolen was drafted by the Phillies in the second round of the 1993 MLB Draft and…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 1/24/23 The first round of the 98th Annual Bowling Green Tourney is in the books. In girls action last night, Elsberry beat Van-Far 47 – 29, North Callaway defeated Clopton 45 – 41, Winfield defeated Bowling Green 49 – 44 and Silex bested Louisiana 64 – 57. Elsberry takes on North Callaway…… Continue Reading
