Mexico Public Safety Responds to Camper Trailer Fire on Highway 54 Bypass No injuries reported after a camper trailer fire on the Highway 54 bypass yesterday (Tuesday). Mexico Public Safety responded to the bypass, about a half mile north of South Clark around 2:19pm and found a 2021 Cherokee camper had a small fire in…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/6/22 The St. Louis Cardinals lost 7-1 to the Atlanta Braves last night (Tuesday). Redbirds starting pitcher Andre Pallante had a disappointing final line going just 3 2/3 innnings, with seven earned runs on 10 hits. The Kansas City Royals were defeated 9-7 by the Houston Astros. Royals rookie slugger Bobby Witt…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Responds to Four Fires Over Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Mexico Public Safety responded to four separate fires over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The first fire happened Friday afternoon just before 3:30 in the 1200 block of South Jefferson. Responding personnel found a fire outside of a house, near a…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/5/22 Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won his 15th Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest yesterday (Monday). Chestnut devoured 63 hot dogs and buns at the annual exhibition. On the women’s side Miki Sudo downed 40 dogs and buns to win the title after skipping last year’s frank fest…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/4/22 The St. Louis Cardinals were shut out 4-0 by the Philadelphia Phillies last night (Sunday). The Cardinals are 3-4-1 in their last eight series. Losing last night dropped them to 7-17 in series finales on the season. The Cardinals will be in Atlanta tonight starting a series with the Braves. The…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/2/22 Despite Nolan Arenado hitting for the cycle last night, the Cards lost to the Phillies 5-3. The Phillies were helped by a tiebreaking home run by Darick Hall and an insurance run by Rhys Hoskins. This afternoon’s matchup sees lefty Matthew Liberatore facing off against the Phillies right handed pitcher Kyle…… Continue Reading
Little Dixie Fire Protection District Responds to Large Building Fire Thursday Night Around $125,000 in damages is estimated after a building caught fire at 18168 Audrain County Road 356 last night (Thursday). Little Dixie Fire Protection responded to the Daniel Gingrich residence and found a large metal building about 50 feet by 100 feet fully…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Named New Head Bowling Coach at Central Methodist University A Mexico man is taking the reins of the Central Methodist University bowling program. Kevin Duncan is CMU’s new head coach. The 55-year-old Duncan is an Edward Jones advisor in Mexico and has over 40 years of bowling experience. He joined the Professional Bowlers…… Continue Reading
Parking Details Released on Two Fireworks Displays in Mexico Mexico Public Safety is releasing information on the two professional fireworks displays that will take place in Mexico over the 4th of July weekend. The first is sponsored by Tyronn Lue and will be after dark on July 3rd at the old AP Green property. Parking…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 6/30/22 Former Mizzou sharp-shooter Jordan Chavis is returning to Columbia as a member of the Columbia College women’s basketball team’s coaching staff. The school announced yesterday (Wednesday) that Chavis will be an assistant coach for the program working under head coach and Columbia College Director of Athletics James Arnold. The St. Louis…… Continue Reading
