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
Columbia Police Department Active Assailant Training Registration Now Open On Saturday, August 27, the Columbia Police Department will host two free training sessions on how to best respond in the event of an active assailant. While these sessions are open to the public, there is a limit of 70 participants per session and pre-registration is…… Continue Reading
Tri-County Care Center in Vandalia Faces Imminent Closure Tri-County Care Center, Vandalia’s only nursing home will close at the end of August forcing about 40 residents to relocate and many more long-time employees are now facing the uncertainty of unemployment. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a raft of problems for the residential care center. There…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/2/22 The first day of Fall camp yesterday for the Missouri football Tigers. It came with some bad news as head coach Eli Drinkwitz revealed that transfer center, Bence Polger, has been ruled ineligible for this season. Polger was expected to vie for the starting center spot alongside redshirt freshman Conner Tollison.…… Continue Reading
Courage2Report Program for Students and Schools in Effect for the School Year The Courage2ReportMO program from the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides a safe and confidential way to anonymously report any concerns regarding students’ safety or the safety of others. The program successfully received 743 reports handled by the Patrol last year. Courage2Report Missouri provides…… Continue Reading
