$4 Million Influx Coming to Fulton Economy $4 million is coming to the Fulton area in the form of a restoration project to America’s National Churchill Museum. The federal grant allows the Museum to continue to give back to the community by bringing approximately 21,000 visitors annually who bring $1.9 million to Callaway County. Construction…… Continue Reading
Brian Pursiful of Veteran’s Assistance League Announces Donation of New Accessible Golf Cart for Missouri Veterans Home Brian Pursiful, Vice President of the Mexico Veteran’s Home Assistance League, came in this morning to tell us about a new custom made golf cart that is being donated to the home. The cart is accessible and all…… Continue Reading
Centralia Man Charged With Two Felonies in Connection With January 6 Insurrection A Centralia man is facing federal charges for his alleged involvement in the January 6 breach of the US Capitol. 36-year-old Jerod Thomas Bargar was arrested yesterday (Wednesday) in Osage Beach and charged with entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds…… Continue Reading
Temporary Speed Limit Changes on Highway KK to be Enforced Until Repairs Made The Audrain County Sheriff’s Department is warning motorists of speed limit changes on a county highway. In a Facebook post yesterday (Wednesday), the agency says that the speed limit on Highway KK between Highways B and J has been reduced by MoDOT…… Continue Reading
Boone County Students to Get Supplies, Health Screenings, and Vaccinations in Columbia On Saturday, August 6th, the Voluntary Action Center will be holding their 15th Annual Back to School Health Fair at Derby Ridge Elementary at 4000 Derby Ridge Dr in Columbia from 9am – 1pm. Boone County students will receive a backpack full of…… Continue Reading
Medical Emergency Causes Crash and Tie-Up on I-70 On Wednesday, Benjamin Hall, 53, of Libby, Montana, crashed into a rock bluff after a medical emergency caused him to veer off I-70 near the Missouri Bridge. He and his minor passenger were taken by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia. He was wearing a seat belt,…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/4/22 The St. Louis Cardinals, fresh off last night’s rain out against Chicago, host the Cubs again today at Busch Stadium in a double header at 12:15 with Cubs’ Marcus Stroman versus Cards’ Miles Mikolas. Newly acquired Jose Quintana will pitch for the Cards against the Cubs at 6:45. The Royals try…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/3/22 The St. Louis Cardinals made their second big trade of the season yesterday. Just before the trade deadline, the Cards sent center fielder Harrison Bader, a New York native, back home, when they traded him and a player to be named later, or cash considerations, to the Yankees, for starting pitcher…… Continue Reading
Back to School Tax Free Weekend Approaches This weekend is Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, running Friday through Sunday. Giving shoppers a bit of a break, state sales tax (4.225%) will not be charged on the following items: Clothing, shoes, diapers, fabric for sewing, up to $100. (Accessories are not included) Standard school supplies,…… Continue Reading
Blunt Publishes Resource Page for Drought Stricken Farmers Senator Roy Blunt announced the launch of a resource page, www.blunt.senate.gov/drought to provide information on the programs available to aid Missourians impacted by damaging drought conditions. The webpage provides information about state and federal programs to support farmers and ranchers impacted by drought, including resources for haying…… Continue Reading
