COVID in Decline, Marks 2 Year Anniversary As mid-Missourians celebrated Spring this past weekend, many also took steps to heal from two years of loss and isolation. Last Friday marked the second anniversary of Boone County’s first COVID-19 death. Since that time, the virus has killed 222 people in the Columbia area, 139 of them…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/19/22
KWWR Sports Report 3/19/22 Another day in the NCAA Tournament, another 2 bracket-busting upsets in the men’s field. Number 11 Notre Dame knocked number 6 Alabama during the second day of action yesterday. Hours later Iowa State became the third Number 11 seed to score a major upset when it took down number 6 LSU.…… Continue Reading
Incident at Mexico High School Under Investigation as an Increase in Splatter Ball Gun Usage is Being Reported
Incident at Mexico High School Under Investigation as an Increase in Splatter Ball Gun Usage is Being Reported An investigation is underway in Mexico after an incident at the Mexico High School last night (Friday). According to a news release from the Mexico Schools Communications Department at around 5:15 last night (Friday), a group of…… Continue Reading
Two Indicted In World Finance Robbery In Mexico Last May
Two Indicted In World Finance Robbery In Mexico Last May The United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri is announcing the indictment of a Columbia man and a Moberly woman for a string of armed robberies. 30-year old Drake Adam Stockton-Kenney and 28-year old Mary Catherine Sumpter are alleged to have participated in…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man Arrested for DWI and Resisting Arrest After Early Morning Traffic Stop
Fulton Man Arrested for DWI and Resisting Arrest After Early Morning Traffic Stop A Fulton man is facing DWI charges and resisting arrest following a traffic stop this morning (Friday). According to a news release from the Fulton Police Department they conducted a traffic stop in the area of 4th Street and Westminster Avenue just…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/18/22
KWWR Sports Report 3/18/22 Over 20 million brackets across four major online games are busted after yesterday’s (Thursday’s) opening day of the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament saw huge upsets. The biggest upset of the night saw Number 15 Saint Peter’s stun Number 2 Kentucky in an 85-79 overtime thriller. Just 161…… Continue Reading
Ameren Warns of New Scam
Ameren Warns of New Scam Ameren is alerting its customers about a new utility scam that is currently targeting seniors in Missouri and Illinois. Customers are contacted primarily on the phone by scammers offering a special discounted rate of $29.99, which is sometimes called a senior discount. The scammers pose as Ameren representatives, often suggesting…… Continue Reading
Martinsburg Woman With Moderate Injuries in Audrain County Accident
Martinsburg Woman With Moderate Injuries in Audrain County Accident A Martinsburg woman has moderate injuries following a one car accident in Audrain County last night (Wednesday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Highway U, 2000 feet East of Audrain County Road 741. The crash happened when 54 year old Verna L. Risenhoover…… Continue Reading
Golf Talk With Greg Holman – #70
Golf Talk With Greg Holman – #70 Click play to listen to Greg’s blog, or, read below. Many have referred to the player’s championship as golf’s fifth major tournament. A lot of history has been made there and the prize money is through the roof. Cameron Smith from Australia took home $3.6 million this past…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/16/22
KWWR Sports Report 3/16/22 Mexico High School girls wrestling team members have awards after completing this past season. The awards night and dinner was held last night (Tuesday) at the Mexico High School cafeteria. Ivy Perez picked up the Spirit Award. Most Improved Wrestler went to Kaylynn Pehle. Newcomer of the Year was Shelby Shramek.…… Continue Reading
