KWWR Sports Report 3/29 Two more Mizzou men’s basketball players are joining Xavier Pinson in the transfer portal. Redshirt sophomore Parker Braun entered the portal Saturday morning followed by senior Mark Smith just hours later. Braun is the son of former Mizzou women’s player Lisa Sanbothe Braun and nephew of former men’s player Mike Sandbothe.…… Continue Reading
Tick-Borne Illness Rise During Warmer Weather
Tick-Borne Illness Rise During Warmer Weather Spring is here and with warmer weather comes tick season and a rise in tick-borne illnesses. Health Officials offer some tips to help reduce the chances of ticks becoming a problem in the first place. Ticks like warm weather, tall grass, and bushes so keeping your yard cut and…… Continue Reading
New CEO Announced for Columbia Housing Authority
New CEO Announced for Columbia Housing Authority Long-time Columbia city employee and former Housing Programs Manager is named the new CEO for the Columbia Housing Authority. Randy Cole is set to take on the overall responsibility for the Housing Authority’s affordable housing programs and related supportive services. The promotion of Cole was announced today (Monday).… Continue Reading
Fire Destroys New London Home
Fire Destroys New London Home A New London family is being assisted by the Red Cross after losing their home in a fire yesterday morning (Sunday). According to the Hannibal Rural Fire Protection District, they got the call just before 7:00 and found a mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters determined that the fire…… Continue Reading
An Iconic Building In Mexico Set to Change Ownership
An Iconic Building In Mexico Set to Change Ownership An iconic building in Mexico is set to change hands Wednesday. The former Mexico Ledger building at 300 North Washington is being purchased by Property Investments of Mexico who will be looking for a tenant to either start or expand a business in the 10,000 square-foot…… Continue Reading
Mexico Boy Scout’s Leadership Project Takes Root
Mexico Boys Scout’s Leadership Project Takes Root A Mexico Boy Scout is taking on a leadership project in an effort to attain Eagle Scout status, and the results of the project will be long-lasting. 16-year old James Branson, member of Troop 57 in Mexico, recruited other scouts, friends and family to help plant 500 trees…… Continue Reading
Three Drug Related Arrests Made in Jefferson City
Three Drug Related Arrests Made in Jefferson City Three Jefferson City residents are behind bars following the service of a search warrant yesterday afternoon (Friday). The warrant was served in the 3800 block of Candlelight Drive by the MUSTANG drug task force and members of the Jefferson City Police SWAT team and resulted in the…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Extends State of Emergency
Governor Parson Extends State of Emergency Governor Parson is extending the state of emergency in Missouri through August 31st. The executive order was signed yesterday (Friday) and allows the state continued flexibility in providing resources and easing regulatory burdens to assist Missouri’s COVID-19 recovery. Nearly 600 state statutes and regulations have been waived or suspended…… Continue Reading
Bear & Elk Seasons Coming to Missouri
Bear & Elk Season Coming to Missouri The Missouri Department of Conservation is announcing the dates for both black bear and elk seasons in the state. Bear season will run for 10 days from October 18th to the 27th. Hunters can apply for a permit during the month of May and random winners will be…… Continue Reading
Mexico Farmers Market Opens In April
Mexico Farmers Market Opens In April The Mexico Farmers Market is set to open Saturday, April 3rd at Orscheln Farm and Home on South Clark. Market Manager Matt Van Schyndel says there will be a variety of produce, meat, eggs, bedding plants, and direct sales vendors there from the first day through the end of…… Continue Reading
