Columbia Regional Airport Updates Nearly Complete Columbia city officials met this afternoon with the Columbia Regional Airport advisory board. The airport is nearing completion of the new $23 million airport terminal. The new facility will triple the current facility at 52,000 square feet. The project, which had an end of summer completion date, should be…… Continue Reading
Walsworth Bringing Jobs and Security to Fulton Walsworth Publishing Company is making a huge investment in Fulton with a new printing press. The press is a massive 175 x 30 feet and will take 25-30 semis to deliver. In a press release, Walsworth says the months-long installation will require the hiring of local electricians as…… Continue Reading
Hurricane Ian Update Missouri electric line crews from 13 Missouri utilities, including Hannibal and Macon headed to Florida yesterday to aid recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian. Ian hit Florida just after noon today as a powerful Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds with the eye moving onshore at Sanibel and Captiva islands according to…… Continue Reading
Construction Worker Recovering After Fall from Rocheport Bridge Yesterday A construction worker was injured Tuesday morning after falling from the Rocheport Bridge. The worker, employed by Lunda Construction Co., experienced an apparent safety equipment malfunction and fell into the Missouri River below. Fortunately, he was not at the highest point of the structure. The workers…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/28/22 The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the division title last night by beating the Brewers 6-2. The Brewers and Phillies are still in position to get the final NL wild card. Tonight St. Louis is in Milwaukee with the Brewers at 6:40. Jose Quintana vs Brandon Woodruff. You can watch on ESPN+.…… Continue Reading
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deadline is End of October The federal government announces that the Public Service Loan Forgiveness deadline is coming up. Borrowers employed full time by a qualifying nonprofit or the government while making payments for student loans may have additional opportunity for student loan forgiveness. Many teachers, social workers and first responders,…… Continue Reading
Director of Economic Development says Economic Repercussions from Hospital Closure Still to Come Russell Runge, Director of Economic Development for the City of Mexico says that the local economic impact of the Audrain Community Hospital closure is yet to be fully measurable. However, he cites the loss of over 500 jobs that has a large…… Continue Reading
Applications for Absentee Voting are Now Available Voters can request absentee ballots for their local election authority, usually your county clerk, in person, by mail, by fax or by e-mail. Relatives within the second degree (spouse, parents and children) may complete an absentee ballot application, in person, on behalf of the voter who wishes to…… Continue Reading
Voters With Disabilities or Illness Have Voting Options Those with illness or limited mobility can vote “curbside” outside their polling place. Go to your polling place and ask someone to go in and ask poll workers to bring a ballot out to you. If you have physical disabilities, and your polling place is not accessible,…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Announces Inaugural Recipient of Award The Audrain County Health Department announces that the first recipient of the William “Bill” Johnson Advocate for Public Health Award will go to Board Member and former Chair, Dr. Kathleen Weaver in recognition for her leadership and efforts during the pandemic response. Dr. Weaver will be…… Continue Reading
