Comments Being Sought by MoDOT On I-70 / Hwy 63 Interchange Project MoDOT is seeking comments on the preferred alternatives at the intersection of I-70 and Highway 63 in Columbia. They will hold an open house public meeting Wednesday evening from 4pm – 6pm at the ARC in Columbia, 1701 West Ash for residents to…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/31/22 The World Series between the Astros and Phillies is tied at one game apiece. Friday’s game went to the Phillies but Houston countered on Saturday, winning 5 to 2. Game 3 takes place in Philadelphia tonight, first pitch set for 7:03. The Tigers played spoiler to the Gamecocks of South Carolina…… Continue Reading
Sunday Evening Fire Destroys Mexico Home A fire last night (Sunday) destroys a Mexico home. According to Mexico Public Safety, they were called to the 1200 block of Concordia Street at 6:00 last night and found heavy smoke with fire already venting through the roof. Crews battled the blaze for several hours with the home…… Continue Reading
Multi-County Pursuit Ends With An Audrain County Deputy Injured A multi-county pursuit early this morning (Friday) injures an Audrain County deputy and seriously damages a patrol car. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department, the pursuit started in Montgomery City when police officers tried to stop a car. The pursuit went through Montgomery and Callaway…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/28/22 It’s week 10 of high school football and the start of District play tonight. Mexico has a first round bye. Games we’re following include: Louisiana at Crystal City South Callaway hosts Tipton Harrisburg heads to Cole Camp Paris with Madison & Faith Walk is on the road to Monroe City Westran…… Continue Reading
Film Shot In Missouri Screens In Fulton Saturday Night A film shot in Missouri is being screened in Fulton Saturday evening. “Shakespeare’s Mummy” is an indie film shot in Missouri and locally produced by Boster Castle. The premise is that a mummy hand appears on a pizza delivered to a frat house causing four kids…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/27/22 The Oilers got revenge for Saturday’s loss to the Blues. Edmonton beat the Blues at home last night 3 to 1. The first of the Final Four State Championship high school softball games take place in Springfield today. In Class 4, Helias takes on Washington and Warrenton faces Kearney, both with…… Continue Reading
MoDOT Needs Winter Help MoDOT, like other employers, is being hit with a staffing crisis. According to Northeast District Engineer Jeff Kroner, the staffing shortage could affect winter travel. Starting pay is roughly seventeen fifty an hour and full-time employees have health insurance and retirement benefits. There are some requirements that need to be met…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/26/22 The Missouri Tigers will “do something” to honor the victims of Monday’s school shooting in St. Louis, although Coach Drinkwitz did not release specifics during a press conference yesterday (Tuesday). The Tigers are on the road Saturday, taking on the South Carolina Gamecocks. Kickoff is set for 3pm. The Blues are…… Continue Reading
Meyers Truck Service Honored at Chamber Dinner A 25-year old Mexico business is honored with the Commerce & Industry Award at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce’s 37th Annual Commerce & Industry Appreciation Dinner tonight (Tuesday). Meyers Truck Service started as Randy’s Diesel Service in 1997 and changed to Meyers Truck Service in September of…… Continue Reading
