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
Rise in COVID-19 Cases Reported by Audrain County Health Department
Rise in COVID-19 Cases Reported by Audrain County Health Department Six new cases of the novel coronavirus being reported in Audrain County this afternoon (Wednesday). As of 3:15, according to the Audrain County Health Department, there are now 762 total cases in the county with 142 still active. 615 residents have recovered and there have…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/7/20
KWWR Sports Report 10/7 The Mizzou football game against LSU has now been moved to Faurot Field on Saturday. MU Athletics says the game will start at 11am. The game was originally scheduled to take place in Baton Rouge on Saturday night, however was moved because of a Category 4 storm. Kansas City Chiefs cornerback…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City House Fire Displaces Family
Jefferson City House Fire Displaces Family Two adults and three children have been displaced after a house fire in Jefferson City last night (Tuesday). The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to the fire at 725 St. Mary’s Boulevard and located the fire in the kitchen. The American Red Cross is assisting the family.… Continue Reading
