KWWR Sports Report 9/25/2024 The Mexico High School softball team shut out the Moberly Lady Spartans 5 – 0 in Mexico on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Lady Bulldogs starting pitcher Keerstan Ewing pitched seven innings of shut out ball. Aleigha Henderson hit two triples and recorded four RBI. Hannah Loyd contributed two RBI. Kaleigh Samuelson…… Continue Reading
University of Missouri Systems Rise in Rankings
University of Missouri Systems Rise in Rankings The following press release was sent from the University of Missouri. University of Missouri System universities are trending upward in several key areas, according to new data from U.S. News and World Report. The annual “Best Colleges” rankings consider factors such as the value and quality of education,…… Continue Reading
Boone Hospital Center Awarded Magnet Designation Fifth Time
Boone Hospital Center Awarded Magnet Designation Fifth Time The following news release was sent out from Boone Health on Tuesday, September 25, 2024. The American Nurses Credentialing Center announced today that Boone Hospital Center has achieved its Magnet designation for the fifth time in a row, indicating the high standard of excellence that Boone Hospital…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/24/2024
KWWR Sports Report 9/24/2024 The Mexico High School girls volleyball team defeated the Fulton Hornets in Fulton Monday, September 24, 2024. Mexico defeated Fulton 3 – 0. It was the second victory against rival Fulton this season. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Fulton 3 – 2 to open the season on September 2, in Mexico. The…… Continue Reading
Timothy Midgyett Sentenced to Twenty Five Years for June 2020 Murder of Chance Davis
Timothy Midgyett Sentenced to Twenty Five Years for June 2020 Murder of Chance Davis The following press release was sent from the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on Monday, September 23, 2024. Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announces that Timothy Scott Midgyett, 29, of Columbia, MO. pled guilty to the June 2020 murder of…… Continue Reading
Hallsville Teen Dies in Vehicle Accident, Two Other Teens Injured
Hallsville Teen Dies in Vehicle Accident, Two Other Teens Injured A seventeen-year-old boy is dead and two other teens were hurt after a one-car accident in Hallsville during the evening hours of Sunday, September 22, 2024. Boone County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 11400 block of North Hecht Road around 5pm on Sunday night…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/23/2024
KWWR Sports Report 9/23/2024 The Mexico High School girls tennis team compete in the Osage Tournament on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Lucy Gleeson and Claire Hudson took first place with a perfect 3 – 0 performance on the day. Mexico head coach Kim Costley said “We went to Osage on Saturday with 2 doubles teams…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Killed in Callaway County Vehicle Accident
Columbia Man Killed in Callaway County Vehicle Accident A Columbia man is dead following a one-car accident in Callaway County during the morning hours of Sunday, September 22, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened on US 63 southbound, .25 miles south of Renz Farm Road. A vehicle driven by…… Continue Reading
Moberly Police Department Rescues Kidnapping Victim and Makes Two Arrests
Moberly Police Department Rescues Kidnapping Victim and Makes Two Arrests Two people are facing kidnapping charges after an arrest by Moberly Police. According to a news release from the Moberly Police Department, on Friday afternoon, a family member called Moberly Joint Communications and said a victim was being held against their will. Moberly Police Department’s…… Continue Reading
Centralia Teen Seriously Injured in Boone County Vehicle Accident
Centralia Teen Seriously Injured in Boone County Vehicle Accident A Centralia teen is recovering from serious injuries following a one-car accident in Boone County during the evening hours of Saturday, September 21, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Route UU at Schooler Road when a vehicle driven by…… Continue Reading
