Investigation Into Incident Where Person was Shot With Columbia Police Department Owned Firearm An incident in which a person was shot by a Columbia Department owned firearm is under review. Officers were dispatched to the University Hospital on October 5th to investigate a reports of a gunshot victim in the ER. The person was said…… Continue Reading
Additional COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County
Additional COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County Three new cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County being reported by the Audrain County Health Department this afternoon (Thursday). As of 3:00, there are now 765 cases in the county with 145 still active. Recoveries held steady at 615 and the death toll is unchanged at 5.… Continue Reading
MMA Receives Gift From Graduate’s Family
MMA Receives Gift From Graduate’s Family Missouri Military Academy in Mexico is announcing a fifty thousand dollar gift from the family of an MMA alumnus. The gift came from the 100-year old mother of class of 1972 graduate Robert H. Nicolaus II Helen Nicolaus who died July 20th. MMA President Brigadier General Richard Geraci says…… Continue Reading
Hewlett Resigns As Director of Audrain County Health Department
Hewlett Resigns As Director of Audrain County Health Department The Audrain County Health Department is looking for a new administrator following Dr. Sandra Hewlett’s resignation. In a press release from the department this afternoon (Thursday), the Board of Health has accepted Hewlett’s resignation and has appointed Registered Nurses Becky Wieberg and Katie Swaim to serve…… Continue Reading
Second Suspect Arrested in Chance Davis Murder
Second Suspect Arrested in Chance Davis Murder A second person suspected in a Mexico murder is now in police custody. U.S. Marshals Service arrested 25 year old Sadiq J. Moore this morning (Thursday) in Columbia. Moore was arrested on a warrant from the June 27th murder of Chance Davis. Police in Quincy, Illinois arrested Deyton…… Continue Reading
SSM Drive-Thru COVID-19 Site in Mexico Changing Hours
SSM Drive-Thru COVID-19 Site in Mexico Changing Hours The SSM Health drive-thru testing site in Mexico is changing its hours of operation. Starting Monday, October 12th, the testing site will be open Monday through Friday from 11am to 1pm. The site is located at 620 East Monroe, and a physician’s order is required for testing.… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/8/20
KWWR Sports Report 10/8 The Mexico Bulldogs Softball team lost 7-4 to the Hannibal Pirates last night (Wednesday) on the road. Abby Oetting went 3-4, Brooke Teel was 2-3 with a run scored. Lexie Willer recorded a hit and drew 2 walks with a run scored. Mexico is now 15-11 and play Fulton at home…… Continue Reading
Missouri Task Force One Deployed to Louisiana
Missouri Task Force One Deployed to Louisiana Missouri Task Force 1 will help assist with Hurricane Delta relief efforts. A crew of 45 people left last night (Wednesday) from the Boone County Fire Protection District headquarters and are headed to Louisiana. The team will travel with an enhanced water rescue package.… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Middle Schools Going to Online Learning
Jefferson City Middle Schools Going to Online Learning Sixth grade through eighth grade at Lewis and Clark Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson City is moving to online learning. According to the district the move is temporary due to a significant staffing shortage. An increase number of staff members are quarantined from…… Continue Reading
Callaway County Reports Fourth COVID-19 Death
Callaway County Reports Fourth COVID-19 Death A fourth COVID-19 death in Callaway County was reported yesterday (Wednesday) by the Callaway County Health Department. The county also reported 18 new active cases yesterday bringing that total to 124. Callaway County has had 770 total cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic began with 642 recoveries.… Continue Reading
