Mental Health and the Possibility of Arming Teachers Come Into Focus in School Security The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education confirms that schools in Missouri are focusing on mental health, various trainings, and healthy communication relationships with local law enforcement agencies in order to keep our students safe. While keeping site sensitive specifics close,…… Continue Reading
Columbia, Blair Oaks, and Cole County R-V Share Preparedness
Columbia, Blair Oaks, and Cole County R-V Share Preparedness Columbia Public Schools report security changes made since 2018 include active shooter training for students and staff, keycard access for all Columbia Police Department officers, and seven armed security coordinators. Classroom doors should be locked and are randomly tested. Blair Oaks and Cole County R-V state…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/24/22
KWWR Sports Report 8/24/22 The Cubs blanked the Cardinals 2-0 in the double header opener yesterday, ending St. Louis’ season-best eight-game winning streak. But in the evening game, the Cardinals broke it open when Nolan Arenado and Tyler O’Neill homered in a five-run fourth inning. Corey Dickerson had four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals…… Continue Reading
Local Hopes to Get Legalization Proposal Off the Ballot in November
Local Hopes to Get Legalization Proposal Off the Ballot in November Jefferson City resident, Joy Sweeney, filed a lawsuit to take the recreational marijuana legalization proposal off Missouri’s November ballot. She is supported by the national anti-drug group, Protect Our Kids. The suit alleges that legalization supporters fell short of the required number of signatures…… Continue Reading
Steve Haag Discusses Mexico City Council Meeting 8/22/22
Steve Haag Discusses Mexico City Council Meeting 8/22/22 Mexico residents will see a lower property tax levy and city employees could see a slightly larger paycheck following last night’s (Monday) meeting of the Mexico City Council. With assessed property valuation up nearly sixteen million dollars from last year, the council approved a tax rate of…… Continue Reading
Four Day School Week Hopes to Attract Teachers
Four Day School Week Hopes to Attract Teachers More than 100 schools in Missouri have switched to a four day school week, most making Monday part of the weekend, including Hallsville, North Callaway, Harrisburg, Madison C3, and Ralls R2. Many of the districts involved are rural and hoping the new changes will help attract teachers.…… Continue Reading
Technology Helps I.D. and Track Suspects in Columbia Homicide Over the Weekend
Technology Helps I.D. and Track Suspects in Columbia Homicide Over the Weekend Security footage helped police identify and locate the suspects from the deadly shooting in Columbia over the weekend. Court documents say the two suspects planned to rob the victim, Shavez Waage, 22, during an apparently planned meet-up. The surveillance video showed Waage’s vehicle…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/23/22
KWWR Sports Report 8/23/22 Pujols “the Machine” wound up again last night and hit career homer No. 693, Jordan Montgomery let just one hit slide through and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 last night. St. Louis is in Chicago for a doubleheader today. First game at 1:20, Cards Adam Wainwright starting…… Continue Reading
Golf Talk With Greg Holman – #92
Golf Talk With Greg Holman – #92 Click play to listen to Greg’s blog, or, read below. The Lob Wedge or L Wedge or 60 degree wedge was invented by Karsten Solheim, the founder of PING Golf Products. Before the invention of the lob wedge the golfer was required to perform the shot with a…… Continue Reading
Deadly Weekend at Lake of the Ozarks
Deadly Weekend at Lake of the Ozarks Roy Jackson, 63, of Edwards was arrested as a result of the deadly crash of the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, shortly after 9pm, Jackson, crashed when he failed to maintain a proper lookout and struck a rock bluff. As…… Continue Reading
