Silex Man Dies in Tractor Mishap A Silex man died Sunday evening after he was thrown from a tractor. 62-year-old Johnny Tompkins, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at 5:27pm, by first responders with the Lincoln County Ambulance District. The crash happened near the 4800 block of Highway H, when the northbound…… Continue Reading
Laddonia Accident Sends Two to Hospital
Laddonia Accident Sends Two to Hospital Two women were taken to the University Hospital in Columbia following a three-vehicle crash in Audrain County on Saturday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that 29-year-old, Ciera Graves of Springfield was traveling Southbound in a 2011 Toyota Prius, on MO 19 at Young Street in Laddonia. Graves crossed…… Continue Reading
KWWR to Host Red Cross Media Blood Drive August 1st
KWWR to Host Red Cross Media Blood Drive August 1st Mix Country 96 is hosting their annual Red Cross media blood drive with the St. Louis Cardinals. The community-wide blood drive is scheduled for Monday, August 1st. It will be at the Elks Lodge on Christopher Road in Mexico, from 2pm – 6pm. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS…… Continue Reading
Governor Mike Parson Issues Executive Order to Accelerate Drought Response Actions
Governor Mike Parson Issues Executive Order to Accelerate Drought Response Actions Governor Mike Parson issued an executive order Thursday to accelerate drought response actions in Missouri, directing all state agencies to assist communities struggling from drought conditions “through temporary suspension of administrative rules, appropriation, or other means of support…” The Executive Order declares a drought…… Continue Reading
Show-Me State Games Begins Second Weekend Today
Show-Me State Games Begins Second Weekend Today The Show Me State Games begins its second weekend Today, July 22. The event features over 30 different sports competing in an Olympic-style showcase at recreation centers in Columbia, Jefferson City, and Moberly. Executive director, Dave Fox, says they will have tons of resources for spectators and athletes…… Continue Reading
MoDOT to Conduct Maintenance on Missouri River Bridge
MoDOT to Conduct Maintenance on Missouri River Bridge Traffic issues could plaque the Capital City next week as the Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct maintenance on the Missouri River Bridge, Sunday, July 24th through Thursday, July 28th. Both the east and westbound lanes of US 54 will be reduced to a single lane of…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/22/22
KWWR Sports Report 7/22/22 St. Louis faces off with Cincinnati tonight starting at 5:40, with Adam Wainwright squaring off against Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft. In Kansas City, the Royals host Tampa Bay at 7:10, Drew Rasmussen for the Rays vs Brad Keller for K.C.. The Missouri Tigers got some good news last night. Four-star wide…… Continue Reading
Two Men Face Possible Drug Charges in Boone County
Two Men Face Possible Drug Charges in Boone County According to ABC17 News two men face possible drug charges in Boone County after Troopers pulled the men over Thursday afternoon for following another vehicle too closely. Brian P. Sessions, 56, of Bradenton, Florida, and Daryl L. Lindsley, 58, of Marietta, Georgia, were both arrested by…… Continue Reading
Suspect Arrested After Car Chase in Callaway County
Suspect Arrested After Car Chase in Callaway County A car chase that began Thursday in Callaway County ended near Katy Trail Bridge yesterday. The suspect was arrested. Multiple law enforcement agencies became involved after the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a stolen blue GMC Sierra from a small business outside of Fulton. At 5:03pm,…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/21/22
KWWR Sports Report 7/21/22 A former Rock Bridge and Mizzou pitcher became the first player ever to be drafted in the MLB draft from Rock Bridge High School. Spencer Miles was taken earlier this week in the 4th round of the draft by the San Francisco Giants. The highly acclaimed Mexico Wrestling program has received…… Continue Reading
