Columbia/Boone County Public Health Director Modifying Current Health Order The Columbia/Boone County Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning is modifying the current health order. The new orders go into effect at noon on March 24th and expire on April 14th unless extended, rescinded or modified prior to such expiration. Below are the modifications to…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/22/21
KWWR Sports Report 3/22 The Kansas City Royals announced yesterday (Sunday) that they have agreed to a 4-year contract extension with catcher Salvador Perez. Terms of the deal were not released however reports say the extension contract ranges between 18 million and 22 million with a 13.5 million club option or 2 million dollar buyout.…… Continue Reading
Former President Trump Set to Return to Social Media With His Own Network
Former President Trump Set to Return to Social Media With His Own Network Former President Donald Trump is creating his own social media network. Long-time adviser and spokesperson for Trump’s 2020 campaign told Fox News that Trump will be returning to social media in about 2 or 3 months with his own platform that will…… Continue Reading
Hospital Town Hall Meeting Planned in Mexico for Tuesday Night
Hospital Town Hall Meeting Planned in Mexico for Tuesday Night A hospital town hall meeting is planned in Mexico tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 5:30. Noble Health based out of Kansas City completed the acquisition of the hospital in Mexico from SSM one week ago. Noble Health Founders and Executive Team members will participate in a…… Continue Reading
Fatal Crash on South Purdy Lane in Boone County
Fatal Crash on South Purdy Lane in Boone County Authorities in Boone County shut down South Purdy Lane early this (Morning) following a fatal crash. According to a spokesperson for the Boone County Sheriff’s Department it was a single car crash around 12:15 this morning in the 1750 Block of South Purdy Lane. The driver…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/21/21
KWWR Sports Report 3/21 Northern Illinois University All-American and Mexico, MO native Brit Wilson finished 6th place at this year’s NCAA Wrestling Championships at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis yesterday (Saturday). Wilson became the first NIU wrestler to place at the NCAA Championships since 2004. Wilson suffered a 6-2 setback to Northern Iowa’s Parker…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Wanted on Federal Drug Charges Takes Police on Chase in Callaway County
Columbia Man Wanted on Federal Drug Charges Takes Police on Chase in Callaway County A Columbia man wanted for federal meth delivery charges is arrested following a police chase through Callaway County last night (Friday). According to a social media post the man was chased from north of Millersburg and it ended near New Bloomfield.… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/20/21
KWWR Sports Report 3/20 Mexico, Missouri native and Northern Illinois University’s Brit Wilson has earned All-American Honors at the NCAA Wrestling Championships after a first-period win at the Enterprise Arena last night (Friday). Wilson will wrestle a placement match today (Saturday) in the medal round. The Mexico Bulldogs Baseball Team opened up their season with…… Continue Reading
Gas Prices On the Rise in Missouri
Gas Prices On the Rise in Missouri Gas prices are on the rise in Missouri. According to AAA the current average gas price in the state now stands at $2.68. The price is up almost 44% from last year’s average of $1.92. According to experts the supply of gas is currently lower than a year…… Continue Reading
New Community Resource Officer for Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department
New Community Resource Officer for Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Montgomery County Sheriff Craig Allison is announcing the creation of a new Community Resource Officer Program. Deputy Heather Hobbs has assumed the duties after having worked in Court Services for 7 years. Deputy Hobbs’ duties will include handling public relations, providing educational programs, assisting in investigations…… Continue Reading
