Tori Taylor Now Facing New Charge in Missouri The Fulton woman thought to be a kidnapping victim is facing new charges in Missouri. Tori Taylor was arrested in Centralia, Illinois Sunday night on outstanding drug warrants. She is now facing a felony of first degree tampering with a motor vehicle after failing to return a…… Continue Reading
New Interim President Named at Lincoln University
New Interim President Named at Lincoln University Lincoln University in Jefferson City is naming a new interim president. Dr. John Moseley will assume the position Saturday following the departure of Dr. Jerald Jones Woofolk. Dr. Moseley has been Lincoln’s Director of Athletics and head men’s basketball coach and has been in higher education for 18…… Continue Reading
Boone County Fair Returns to Columbia in July
Boone County Fair Returns to Columbia in July The Boone County Fair is moving back to their former location in Columbia this year. Last year’s fair was canceled due to the pandemic, but from 2016 – 2019 it had been held at the Sturgeon Fairgrounds. This year’s Boone County Fair is July 20-24, according to…… Continue Reading
Ameren Electric Customers to Pay Additional Fuel Adjustment Charge
Ameren Electric Customers to Pay Additional Fuel Adjustment Charge Ameren Missouri electric customers will see an increase on their bills soon. The Missouri Public Service Commission approved a fuel adjustment charge for the utility company to recoup 95% of its fuel and purchased power costs between October 2020 and January 2021. For a residential customer…… Continue Reading
MMA Fusileers Drill Team Wins at National Competition
MMA Fusileers Drill Team Wins at National Competition The Missouri Military Academy Fusileers drill team have new hardware in their trophy cabinet. They competed in the US Army Drill National Championship on May 1st and in the All Service Drill National Championship on May 2nd in Daytona, Florida. They placed first in the nation in…… Continue Reading
Community R6 Hires New High School Athletics Director
Community R6 Hires New High School Athletics Director Community R6 High School is announcing a new Athletics Director for the 2021-2022 school year. Tad Shotten will take over the role. He most recently coached the Madison High School Baseball Team and was a Library Media Specialist. He takes over for Matt Thomas who is leaving…… Continue Reading
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting at New Mexico Ledger Office
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting at New Mexico Ledger Office The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the Mexico Leger this morning (Thursday). Mexico Ledger Editor Dave Faries says the Ledger moved to the new location in November. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8am until…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Responds to Two Separate Utility Related Incidents on Wednesday
Mexico Public Safety Responds to Two Separate Utility Related Incidents on Wednesday Mexico Public Safety says they responded to a couple of utility related incidents yesterday (Wednesday). The first was around 8:13am in the area of Missouri Highway 15 (North Western Street) and Robinson in reference to a natural gas leak. Responding personnel found that…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 5/20/21
KWWR Sports Report 5/20 In area high school District baseball yesterday (Wednesday) Wellsville-Middletown defeated Community R6 14 to 6. Wellsville-Middletown has advanced to the Sectionals. Father Tolton shut out North Callaway 3-0 in the Class 3 District 8 championship. The Macon Tigers defeated the Centralia Panthers 3-1 in the Class 4 District 6 championship. The…… Continue Reading
Columbia Pools Experiencing Staffing Shortages
Columbia Police Experiencing Staffing Shortages Staffing issues are pushing back the opening of some Columbia Parks and Recreation pools. In a release, city officials announced they would open the Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center on Wednesday, June 9th, instead of Saturday, May 29th. Douglass Family Aquatic Center will open on July 1st if they can hire…… Continue Reading
