Two Audrain County FFA Chapters Receive Awards The National FFA Organization is announcing award winners in their National Chapter Award Program and two award winners are in Audrain County. The Community R-6 chapter is a Premier Chapter in the Strengthening Ag portion of the program, placing them in the top 10 chapters in the country…… Continue Reading
Monday Update From Audrain County Health Department
Monday Update From Audrain County Health Department A double-digit increase in COVID-19 cases in Audrain County since Friday, according to the Audrain County Health Department. In their Monday press briefing, there are now 271 total cases in the county, up 13 since Friday’s report of 258. 29 cases are active, up 7 from Friday while…… Continue Reading
Delayed Start In Remote Learning in Mexico School District
Delayed Start in Remote Learning in Mexico School District Remote learning in the Mexico School District is being delayed due to some complications with the online learning platform they have partnered with. According to an email from the district sent out to parents yesterday, the online platform Edgenuity has not given a planned date to…… Continue Reading
Boone County COVID-19 Positivity Rate On The Rise
Boone County COVID-19 Positivity Rate On The Rise The Boone County Public Health and Human Services is reporting a 44.6 percent positivity rate in COVID-19 cases for the week August 21st through August 27th. That is an increase from the previous rate of 10.6% Officials say there were 1,406 less people tested and 210 more…… Continue Reading
Man Shot Multiple Times in Downtown Columbia
Man Shot Multiple Times in Downtown Columbia One person is in the hospital following a shooting in downtown Columbia early this morning (Saturday). According to ABC News, the shooting took place around 1 this morning (Saturday) near Broadway Street and Tenth Street. Three people were detained and officers are still searching for one suspect who…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/28/20
KWWR Sports Report 8/28 The Mexico Bulldogs football team will return to action tonight to play their first ever home game on turf when they face the Centralia Panthers in week one of the high school football season. Head Coach Steve Haag is entering his seventh season with an overall record of 46-23. The Panthers…… Continue Reading
Revised Health Orders Announced in Columbia and Boone County
Revised Health Orders Announced in Columbia and Boone County Boone County and Columbia is announcing new COVID-19 related restrictions this morning (Friday). Restaurants and bars serving alcohol are required to stop serving alcohol at 9pm and shall close no later than 10pm. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are not required to close at 10pm.…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/27/20
KWWR Sports Report 8/27 The St. Louis Cardinals with a walk off 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium last night (Wednesday). The Redbirds were down 3 going into the 9th, and all nine Cardinals batters went to the plate to complete the comeback victory. Dexter Fowler and Jack Flaherty chose not…… Continue Reading
Sydenstricker Genetics to be Recognized for First Place Steer During Celebration Today
Sydenstricker Genetics to be Recognized for First Place Steer During Celebration Today Sydenstricker Genetics in Mexico will host a celebration this morning (Thursday) after recently completing the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Top 100 Profitability Challenge. Sydenstricker Genetics will be recognized for their First Place Steer that gained 5.7 pounds per day and converted 5.36 pounds of…… Continue Reading
CARES Act Phase 2 Funding for Audrain County Businesses and Nonprofits Still Available
CARES Act Phase 2 Funding for Audrain County Businesses and Nonprofits Still Available Businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 in Audrain County can still apply for CARES Act money. Audrain County Presiding Commissioner Steve Hobbs says Phase 2 money is still available until Monday, August 31st and even if a business or non-profit received money…… Continue Reading
