KWWR Sports Report 11/18/22 The Mizzou Men’s Basketball team adds a fourth member to its recruiting class of 2023. The University of Missouri says Danny Stephens from Augusta, Illinois is a preferred walk-on and coach Dennis Gates says Stephens is a textbook example of a player that exhibits their eight core values at Mizzou. Coach…… Continue Reading
Train Derailment in Paris More information is being learned about the train derailment in Paris yesterday (Tuesday) morning. According to the accident report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened at 11:01 when a westbound Norfolk & Southern locomotive operated by 52-year-old Anthony L. Colley of Moberly struck a northbound unoccupied 2018 Kenworth tractor…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 11/17/22 The Blues extend their winning streak to 4 after beating the Blackhawks in Chicago last night 5 to 2. Ryan O’Reilly and Jordan Kyrou each had a goal and an assist with Jordan Binnington making 25 saves. The Blues closed out a perfect 3-game road trip with last night’s win, coupled…… Continue Reading
MoDOT to Hold Meeting in Mexico to Discuss Unfunded Needs MoDOT is looking for the public’s input on unfunded projects throughout the Northeast District and is having a meeting at the Audrain County Courthouse to hear from residents. The meeting to discuss the draft updated High Priority Unfunded Needs list for transportation in Northeast Missouri…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 11/16/22 The Mizzou men’s basketball team remain undefeated after last night’s rout of SIU-E 105 to 80. Graduate student D’Moi Hodge picked up 30 points on 11 of 19 from the field along with seven rebounds and four steals. The Tigers remain at home Sunday as they host Mississippi Valley State at…… Continue Reading
Mexico School Board Filing Dates Announced The Mexico Board of Education is announcing the filing period for candidates wanting to fill one of the three board seats up for election on the April 4, 2023 ballot. Filing opens December 6th from 8am until 4:30pm and will continue on regular business days between those hours and…… Continue Reading
Colonel C. R. Stribling, Jr. Community Service Award Winner Announced The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing the winner of the 2022 Colonel C. R. Stribling Jr. Community Service Award. Todd Yager, owner of five funeral homes and related businesses, will be presented the award given by the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Past…… Continue Reading
Mexico Board of Education Meets in Regular Session Mexico School Board members get an update on MAP testing results during tonight’s (Tuesday’s) school board meeting. According to data presented by Superintendent Melissa Chastain, overall proficiency rates have not reached pre-pandemic levels. Science and social studies especially are showing a decline along with math and reading…… Continue Reading
12th Judicial Circuit New Chief Juvenile Officer The 12th Judicial Circuit has a new Chief Juvenile Officer. Presiding Judge Jason Lamb has named Ed Hoover to the position. Hoover, formerly the Chief Deputy Juvenile Officer, has been the interim Chief Juvenile Officer since April when Bruce McKinnon retired. Hoover will oversee a staff of deputy…… Continue Reading
Golf Talk With Greg Holman – #104 Click play to listen to Greg’s blog, or, read below. Sadly we have reached the off-season in Mid-Missouri. There will still be a few sun-filled 50 degree days, so don’t put your clubs in storage. I keep them in the trunk of my car year-round. Besides the extra…… Continue Reading
