Crash on Highway 54 This Morning Sends One to Hospital The crash on eastbound Hwy 54 at Route A in Audrain County this morning was a two vehicle accident and was cleared quickly. Little Dixie Fire Protection District confirmed that one driver had to be extricated and was transported by Audrain County Ambulance to University…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/26/22 The Mizzou Tigers lost to Auburn 17-14 on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. University of Missouri football had two chances to win in a nail biter but Harrison Mevis missed a 26-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, and Nathaniel Peat fumbled while going into the end zone for what would have…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/23/22 The Cards break a losing streak in San Diego, beating the Padres 5-4. Brendan Donovan had his first career grand slam and Lars Nootbaar hit a solo homer. Albert Pujols remains at 698 career homers. St. Louis is in Los Angeles tonight against the Dodgers at 9:10. Jose Quintana starts against…… Continue Reading
Break-In at Audrain Community Hospital Early Wednesday Morning Mexico Public Safety identified and have warrants pending for two white men who allegedly broke into the Audrain Community Hospital around 1:51 Wednesday morning. A small amount of property was taken. There’s no indication that legal or personal information was accessed according to the press release on…… Continue Reading
Fire Destroys Valuable Outbuilding A detached garage fire in the 7800 block of West Highway 124 south of Harrisburg results in a complete loss of the $250,000 building. The fire was reported around 5:45 yesterday afternoon, according to an online dispatch log. KMIZ reports that Boone County Assistant Fire Chief, Gale Blomenkamp said cooking was…… Continue Reading
Over 1,300 Jobs Coming to the Region American Foods Group, LLC plans to create more than 1,300 new jobs in the region with an annual payroll of approximately $80 million. According to a press release from Governor Parson, a state-of-the-art beef processing facility being built in Warren County could have a big impact on local…… Continue Reading
High Speed Internet Coming to Hundreds in Monroe and Randolph Counties Over 600 residents, eight businesses, and 94 farms in Monroe and Randolph counties will soon have access to high-speed internet. According to a press release by Missouri State Director of the USDA, Kyle Wilkens, Chariton Valley Telephone Corporation is receiving a $2.2 million grant…… Continue Reading
Second Annual Small Business Festival in Columbia Today This afternoon is the second annual Small Business Festival in Columbia at Clary-Shy Park from 4:30 until 7. According to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, 57 local small businesses will have booths at the event. Free to the public, the event includes activities hosted by the scouts,…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/22/22 In a press conference yesterday, the Kansas City Royals fired Dayton Moore, the President of Baseball Operations, effective immediately. The Royals beat the Twins 5-2 with two homers by MJ Melendez. This afternoon the Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins at 1:10. Josh Winder vs Jonathan Heasley. The Cardinals didn’t…… Continue Reading
Missouri Military Academy Holds Multi-Disciplinary Active Shooter Drill The Missouri Military Academy brings multiple security and emergency organizations, as well as schools together for Active Shooter Response Training. According to their press release, yesterday they, along with South Western Communications, hosted organizations from Audrain County and across the state to share and practice security and…… Continue Reading
