Boone County Health Officials Issue Health Advisory Despite the number of COVID-19 cases in Boone County tripling since June 21st, the Columbia / Boone County Health and Human Services director has no plans to issue a new health order. Rather, the agency is recommending people mask up and continue to receive vaccines if they are…… Continue Reading
Missouri State Highway Patrol Releases Numbers From July 4th Counting Period
Missouri State Highway Patrol Releases Numbers From July 4th Counting Period The Missouri State Highway Patrol is releasing numbers for the July 4th Holiday Counting Period. This year, troopers worked 312 traffic crashes, down significantly from last year’s total of 1,356. There were 124 injuries and 7 fatalities this year, compared to 671 injuries and…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/6/21
KWWR Sports Report 7/6/21 Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks is dead following a Sunday night accident. According to Oakland County, Michigan’s Medical Examiner’s office, the 24-year old died from a fireworks mortar blast and chest trauma and has been ruled an accident. The Cards snapped the San Francisco Giants’ 3-game winning streak last night,…… Continue Reading
Eighth Annual Callaway Youth Expo in Auxvasse This Week
Eighth Annual Callaway Youth Expo in Auxvasse This Week The 8th annual Callaway Youth Expo will get underway tomorrow (Tuesday) and run through Saturday in Auxvasse. The Youth Fair is for FFA, 4-H, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Some of Tuesday’s events include 4-H conference judging at 4pm as well as FFA exhibit registration and…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man Arrested on Drug Related Charges After Vehicle and Foot Pursuit on the Fourth of July
Fulton Man Arrested on Drug Related Charges After Vehicle and Foot Pursuit on the Fourth of July A Fulton man is in the Callaway County Jail following a vehicle pursuit last night (Sunday). According to the Fulton Police Department it happened just before 6:30 when officers tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation.…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/5/21
KWWR Sports Report 7/5/21 The Missouri Tigers Football Team and Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz had a big recruiting weekend landing two 4-star recruits. On Friday top ranked running back Tavorus Jones committed to the ZOU, then on Saturday, Nebraska native Deshawn Woods joined the squad. Woods is ranked 19th in his position nationwide, and first…… Continue Reading
Mizzou Having Strong Recruiting Weekend
Mizzou Having Strong Recruiting Weekend The Fourth of July holiday weekend isn’t quite halfway over and you can still say it has been a very successful weekend for BOTH the University of Missouri men’s basketball and football program. The excitement began Friday evening with the commitments of 6’4 ESL point guard Christian Jones to Coach…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/3/21
KWWR Sports Report 7/3/21 The St. Louis Cardinals completed a huge comeback with a 9-3 extra innings win over the Colorado Rockies last night (Friday) on the road. Harrison Bader provided the heroics with a 443-foot grand slam to cap a six run 10th inning for the Redbirds who were one pitch away from the…… Continue Reading
Montgomery County Man Arrested Following Foot Pursuit
Montgomery County Man Arrested Following Foot Pursuit A 20-year old Montgomery County man is behind bars today (Friday) following a foot pursuit yesterday (Thursday) in Middletown. Jared M. Vonvain had been wanted for several weeks on an outstanding felony warrant for failing to appear on drug charges. Deputies received several tips about Vonvain’s location and…… Continue Reading
Governor Mike Parson Appoints New Monroe County Clerk
Governor Mike Parson Appoints New Monroe County Clerk Governor Mike Parson is announcing today (Friday) a new County Clerk for Monroe County. LaJeana Peterson of Paris was named to the position. Peterson currently serves as the Office Manager and Accounts Receivable Specialist for Monroe Manor Nursing Home in Paris and previously worked as a Government…… Continue Reading
