MU Athletic Director Jim Sterk Stepping Down The University of Missouri is now on a nationwide search for a new Athletics Director. In an email from the University this evening (Monday), “Today, the University of Missouri and MU Athletics Director Jim Sterk mutually agreed he will step down from his position once a new leader…… Continue Reading
Outdoor Recreation Boosts Missouri Economy
Outdoor Recreation Boosts Missouri Economy A new study from Outdoorsy shows how outdoor recreation contributes to Missouri’s economy. According to the study, 2.2% of Missouri’s gross domestic product comes from outdoor recreation, as does 2.4% of total employment and 1.9% of total compensation. In the study, outdoor recreation includes hobbies and exercises, boating, fishing, sports…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/26/21
KWWR Sports Report 7/26/21 The St. Louis Cardinals were able to salvage one out of three games against the Cincinnati Reds with a 10-6 win yesterday (Sunday). Tyler O’Neill, Harrison Bader and Dylan Carlson each went yard. While Nolan Arenado launched his team-leading 20th home run of the season. The Redbirds are off today as…… Continue Reading
Steelville Man Arrested and Facing Burglary Charges After Being Shot in a Centralia Residence
Steelville Man Arrested and Facing Burglary Charges After Being Shot in a Centralia Residence A Steelville man is recovering from non-life threatening injuries after breaking into a home near Centralia early yesterday morning (Sunday). Boone County deputies went to the 23000 block of Schunemeyer Road near Centralia, after the resident reported someone was walking around…… Continue Reading
Farber Woman With Moderate Injuries in Audrain County Accident
Farber Woman With Moderate Injuries in Audrain County Accident A Farber woman has moderate injuries after a 2 car accident on eastbound U.S. 54 at Harrison Street in Audrain County yesterday afternoon (Sunday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol the accident happened when a vehicle driven by 60 year old Sheila M. Beiermann crossed the…… Continue Reading
Mexico Landmark Reaches Milestone
Mexico Landmark Reaches Milestone A Mexico landmark is reaching a landmark birthday. Construction of Mexico High School began with the laying of the cornerstone in 1926, 95 years ago. Prior to MHS, high school students attended McMillan High School at 209 East Monroe from 1906 until 1927. McMillan High School was the first school in…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/23/21
KWWR Sports Report 7/23/21 The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 last night (Thursday) at Busch Stadium. Dylan Carlson started off the game with a lead off home run. Nolan Arenado also went yard as the Cardinals took 3 out of 4 games from the Cubs. Starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim picked up…… Continue Reading
Some Campgrounds and Recreation Areas Set to Re-Open at Mark Twain Lake
Some Campgrounds and Recreation Areas Set to Re-Open at Mark Twain Lake Some campgrounds at Mark Twain Lake will re-open Monday. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ray Behrens and Frank Russell campgrounds will open at 5:00 Monday evening with reservations being accepted for those two and Indian Creek starting Monday as well.…… Continue Reading
Prepare for Dangerous Heat & Humidity
Prepare for Dangerous Heat & Humidity Heat and humidity will be primary weather concerns for the next several days. According to the National Weather Service, parts of the listening area could reach heat indices of 100 to 110 degrees this weekend. A brief respite is expected before the mercury climbs again by Wednesday next week…… Continue Reading
Fulton Woman Pleads Guilty in Shooting Death of Boyfriend
Fulton Woman Pleads Guilty in Shooting Death of Boyfriend Kalesha Marie Peterson, 40, of Fulton, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the first degree. Peterson admitted that she recklessly caused the death of her boyfriend, David Dalton, in March 2019 by shooting him. Peterson called 911 immediately after shooting Dalton. Officers quickly responded to the…… Continue Reading
