Community R-6 Lady Trojans Softball Picking Up Steam With Victory Over New Franklin The Community R-6 Lady Trojans softball team cruised to a 11-1 win over the New Franklin last night (Monday). The winning pitcher was Emma Angel. Emmi Johnson belted her first career home run. Sarah Angel went 2 for 2 at the plate.…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/22/20
KWWR Sports Report 9/22 The Mexico Bulldogs girls softball team picked up a conference and shutout 15-0 win over the Marshall Owls at Gallop Field last night (Monday). Jordyn Thurman threw a no hitter. Abby Oetting, Kierstan Epperson, Abby Bellamy, Riley Thurman and Jordyn Thurman all had multiple RBI. The Lady Dogs improved to 9-7…… Continue Reading
Amtrak Train Hits Truck in Sedalia
Amtrak Train Hits Truck in Sedalia No injuries after an Amtrak train hit a truck on the tracks west of Tipton last night (Monday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol none of the 44 passengers or crew members on board the train were hurt, however it was delayed for about one hour and 20 minutes.…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Council Decides Not to Vote on Civil War Monument Removal
Jefferson City Council Decides Not to Vote on Civil War Monument Removal The Jefferson City Council is delaying a vote on a resolution to remove a Civil War monument at the intersection of Moreau Drive and Fairmont Boulevard. The council met last night (Monday) and was set to vote on a resolution, however decided to…… Continue Reading
Mexico High School Band is Called the Mexico High School Marching Band this Year
Mexico High School Band is Called the Mexico High School Marching Band this Year The Mexico High School Band is marching to a new name this year. Marci Minor, public information director for the district says changes were made following several Facebook petitions that were circulated in July. Minor says the band is named the…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/21/20
KWWR Sports Report 9/21 The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a 23-20 overtime win over the Los Angeles Chargers on the road yesterday (Sunday). Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker hit the game winner with a 58-yard field goal right down the middle. Kansas City improved to 2-0 on the season and will travel Baltimore next week…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Announces COVID-19 Risk Level for This Week 9/11 Through 9/25
Mexico School District Announces COVID-19 Level for This Week 9/21 Through 9/25 The Mexico School District is operating at the lowest COVID-19 risk level this week. It was announced this morning the risk level is being assessed as green. The four risk tier levels is determined weekly with red being the highest, then orange, and…… Continue Reading
New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Audrain County
New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Audrain County A dozen new cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County since Friday’s press release, according to the Audrain County Health Department. The numbers as of 5:30 this (Monday) evening are 593 total cases with 261 active, 328 recovered and four deaths. Within those numbers are 3 employees and 24…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City House Fire
Jefferson City House Fire Jefferson City Fire Department is reporting a structure fire yesterday (Friday) afternoon in the 1500 block of Adams Street. It was determined to be accidental in nature, caused by careless disposal of smoking materials. The home sustained fire damage to a bedroom, the kitchen and the front porch, with significant damage…… Continue Reading
Boone County Convicted Murderer Dies in Prison
Boone County Convicted Murderer Dies in Prison The Missouri Department of Corrections says convicted murderer 57 year old William Salmon was pronounced dead yesterday (Friday) morning at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. Salmon was serving life without parole for the murder of a woman in 1990 in Boone County. According to the Department of Corrections…… Continue Reading
