New Human Resources Director At Lincoln University A new Human Resources Director is now on the job at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. After a nationwide search, the University chose April Robinson to head the department. Robinson comes from the Atlanta, Georgia area and has served in human resources positions in higher education, non-profits and…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 12/6/22 Mizzou is extending the contract of a 2022 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Wrestling coach Brian Smith’s contract is being extended until the 2026-27 season. Smith, head coach since 1998, has 319 wins on his career and has been twice recognized as the top NCAA wrestling coach during his tenure.…… Continue Reading
Trojans Fall to Mark Twain Friday Night A hard-fought battle by the Community R-VI Trojans wasn’t enough to overcome a hostile environment Friday night in Center. The game was tied at the half, but Mark Twain got the best of the Trojans 61 – 52. Several unforced turnovers hurt the Trojans, giving Mark Twain some…… Continue Reading
Help Center in Mexico Asking for Specific Donations The Laura Miller George Help Center in Mexico is taking donations for the adopt-a-child program through Friday, December 9th. They are not taking regular donations until Monday, December 19th. New unwrapped items for the adopt-a-child program can be dropped off at the Help Center or items can…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 12/5/22 The bowl-bound Missouri Tigers football team now knows their destination. They will meet Wake Forest for the first time in team history in the Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, Florida on December 23rd. The Tigers are 6 – 6 on the season while the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 7 – 5.…… Continue Reading
Auxvasse Man Leads Deputies On Pursuit A two-county pursuit Friday night ends with an Auxvasse man in jail. According to a social media post from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department, deputies tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near Highway 54 and Route BB. The 37-minute pursuit began and continued through parts of…… Continue Reading
Centralia Man Killed in Car – Train Accident An accident Saturday night kills a Centralia man. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, the crash happened just east of Sturgeon when a pickup driven by 67-year-old Ceno McGee of Centralia was eastbound on Keil Road parallel with the railroad tracks and turned south onto Jennings…… Continue Reading
New Banking Facility in Mexico Begins Construction Ground is now broken for a new First State Community Bank building in Mexico. According to Market President of First State Community Bank in Mexico Ron Hopkins, “This new banking center reflects the investment that First State Community Bank is making in our community and for our customers.”…… Continue Reading
Missouri Military Academy to Host First-ever Drill Competition Saturday Mexico will see an influx of visitors tomorrow (Saturday) due to a competition at Missouri Military Academy. For the first time ever, MMA is hosting a drill team competition on campus and is expecting nearly 200 Junior ROTC cadets. Teams from MMA, Camdenton, Waynesville, and Blue…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 12/2/22 The Carolina Hurricanes blew into Enterprise Center last night and departed with a win over the Blues, 6 to 4. The Blues are on the road tomorrow night, taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins, puck drops at 6. The Mexico Bulldogs improved to 3-0 on the season with a 2-point win over…… Continue Reading
