Eastern Family YMCA Vandalia Receives Eleven Thousand Dollar Grant from A.P. Green Foundation The Vandalia YMCA is the recipient of an $11,000 grant from the A.P. Green Foundation. Executive Director of the Vandalia YMCA Debbie Hopke says the money will be used for wellness center improvements and equipment for the youth programs like youth soccer…… Continue Reading
Probable Cause Statement on Mexico Teacher Accused of Hitting Student With Bag of Dodgeballs KWWR/KXEO News has obtained a copy of the probable cause statement involving a Eugene Field Elementary PE teacher Katrina Dukes who is accused of swinging a bag of dodgeballs at a student. Click the link below to read the probable cause…… Continue Reading
New London Man Dies in Ralls County Accident on Private Property A New London man is dead after an accident on private property in Ralls County last night (Thursday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened west of the New London city limits as a 2015 Polaris Ranger XP900 was northbound in a field…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Finds February Shooting in Boone County Justified A February shooting from Boone County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Steven Verble against 37-year-old Blain Johnson is being ruled as justified by Audrain County prosecuting attorney Jacob Shellabarger. The incident happened after a deputy initiated a traffic stop for a stolen vehicle suspected of being…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 6/24/22 The St. Louis Cardinals lost 6-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers yesterday (Thursday) in Milwaukee in the series finale. Cardinals slugger Lars Nootbaar launched a home run in the loss. St. Louis and Milwaukee split the four game series with two wins apiece. The Colorado Avalanche have the opportunity to hoist the…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Files Charges Against Teacher for Incident at Eugene Field Elementary School The Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney has filed two charges against a teacher in Mexico. Mexico Public Safety completed an investigation in May into an April incident at Eugene Field Elementary School where Katrina Dukes, a physical education teacher is accused…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Sheriffs Department Promotes Jimmy Enlow to Captain The Audrain County Sheriff’s Department is announcing the promotion of Detective Sergeant Jimmy Enlow to Captain, commanding the sheriff’s patrol division. Jimmy is a 30-year law enforcement veteran, and has been assigned to patrol his entire career as a Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Sergeant and Detective Sergeant.…… Continue Reading
Mexico High School Girls Soccer and Softball Announce New Head Coaches for Upcoming Year The Mexico High School is introducing two new head coaches for he upcoming year. Mexico High School Activities Director Brandon Schafer says Sarah Olson will be taking over the girls soccer program. Curt Riley will be entering his 37th year of…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Public Information Officer Chris Newbrough Appointed to National Advisory Board A member of the Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) has been appointed to a national advisory group through the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). ACHD Emergency Planner and Public Information Officer (PIO) Chris Newbrough has been appointed…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 6/23/22 The St. Louis Cardinals reclaimed sole possession of first place in the National league Central after beating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 in Milwaukee last night (Wednesday). St. Louis sluggers Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado led the charge. Goldy hit a two run-home run in the first inning and Arenado crushed a…… Continue Reading
