Young Child Killed in Callaway County Vehicle Accident A child was killed in a vehicle accident in Holts Summit during the morning hours of Wednesday, February 12, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol the accident briefly closed the exit ramp from eastbound U.S. 54 Route AA/OO. The Holts Summit Police Department reports a…… Continue Reading
Flu Cases Surge in Boone County
Flu Cases Surge in Boone County The following press release is from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department. As of the most recent CDC reporting week (Jan. 26 – Feb. 1), 907 cases of influenza have been reported in Boone County. This is the highest weekly number Columbia/Boone County Public Health and…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 2/8/2025
KWWR Sports Report 2/8/2025 In high school basketball last night (Friday) starting off on the boys side it was: Switching over to the girls side: The 15th ranked Missouri Tigers softball team got the season underway yesterday (Friday) with two games in Clearwater, Florida. Mizzou took down Marshall 9-1. Then the Tigers shut out 20th…… Continue Reading
Probation for Woman Accused of Stealing From Paris Athletic Booster Club
Probation for Woman Accused of Stealing From Paris Athletic Booster Club A Paris woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the Paris Athletic Booster Club has been sentenced to probation. According to court records, 43-year-old Jessica Howard, pleaded guilty on 2/6/2025, to stealing more than $750 and forgery. She was sentenced to five years…… Continue Reading
Mexico Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Heat Up Gary Filbert Court With Wins Over Moberly During Winter Warming 2025
Mexico Boys and Girls Basketball Teas Heat Up Gary Filbert Court With Wins Over Moberly During Winter Warming 2025 The Mexico Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams picked up victories over the Moberly Spartans at the Mexico High School on Friday, February 7th, 2025. The Mexico Lady Bulldogs defeated the Moberly Lady Spartans 51-28. With…… Continue Reading
Madison School District’s APR Score Ranks In Top 25% Statewide
On Community Conversations, Kellie Smothers interviews Madison Superintendent Bryant Jones, who shares insights on how the district prepared for and enhanced their recent Annual Performance Report. Mr. Jones also delves into the district’s current focus on career readiness, technical education, college readiness, and registered youth apprenticeship programs for Madison school district students.… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 2/6/2025
KWWR Sports Report 2/6/2025 In high school basketball on 2/5/2025: The 15th ranked Missouri men’s basketball team could not overcome the hot-shooting of 4th ranked Tennessee, falling on the road by four points, 85-81. Senior Tamar Bates led the Tigers with 22 points, all coming in the second half. Up next the Tigers play their…… Continue Reading
Dutton Promoted to Deputy Chief of Moberly Fire Department
Dutton Promoted to Deputy Chief of Moberly Fire Department The following press release was sent from the Moberly Fire Department. Fire Chief Don Ryan announced the promotion of Ross Dutton to Deputy Chief of the Moberly Fire Department. The change took effect on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Dutton brings a total of 22 years of…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 2/5/2025
KWWR Sports Report 2/5/2025 In high school basketball on 2/4/2025, in boys action: In girls action Tuesday night: In college basketball tonight a third-straight top-20 matchup is on deck for University of Missouri men’s basketball as the No. 15 Tigers take on 4th ranked Tennessee. Tipoff in Knoxville is set for 6pm. The St. Louis…… Continue Reading
Mexico Woman Charged With Forgery After Allegedly Passing Fake Bill at a Mexico Business
Mexico Woman Charged With Forgery After Allegedly Passing Fake Bill at a Mexico Business A Mexico, Missouri woman has been charged after being accused of passing a counterfeit $20 bill at a business. The Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Polly Virginia Hoffman with a felony count of Forgery and a misdemeanor count of Stealing-Less…… Continue Reading
