KWWR Sports Report 8/8/23 Battle High School named a new coach as the first day of football practices got underway yesterday (Monday). The Spartans named Matthew Herman as the new head football coach. Herman is a Hickman and Mizzou graduate who spent several years on the Battle coaching staff as an assistant coach, including the…… Continue Reading
Hannibal Police Department Joins to Launch START Program in Schools
Hannibal Police Department Joins to Launch START Program in Schools The Hannibal Police Department School Resource Officers will be launching a new program starting this school year. The START program which stands for Substance, Tobacco, Alcohol, Resistance Training will be taught to all sixth grade students in both private and public schools in Hannibal. According…… Continue Reading
Over Five Hundred Thousand Dollars in Grant Money Awarded to North Callaway Fire District
Over Five Hundred Thousand Dollars in Grant Money Awarded to North Callaway Fire District The North Callaway Fire District is the recipient of a $554,000 federal grant. The money was awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and allowed them to purchase a new fire truck and some other essential equipment. The new truck…… Continue Reading
Columbia Teen Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Columbia Teen Dies in Motorcycle Accident A Columbia teen is dead after a motorcycle accident the night of Saturday, August 5, 2023 and another driver involved in the crash has been arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene. According to an initial investigation by Columbia Police the accident happened when 18-year-old Walker D. Davis and another…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/7/23
KWWR Sports Report 8/7/23 The Kansas City Chiefs had a special visitor at their practice on Saturday. Legendary high school football coach Pete Adkins stopped by during the second week of the Chiefs’ training camp to talk with players. Adkins is the winningest coach in Missouri high school history. He started his coaching career in…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/4/23
KWWR Sports Report 8/4/23 The St. Louis Cardinals lost 5 to 3 to the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium last night (Thursday). Cardinals slugger Alec Burleson had a solid night at the plate. He recorded three hits including a home run. The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep over the New York Mets with…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man Dies in Maries County Accident
Fulton Man Dies in Maries County Accident A Fulton man is dead after a two-car accident in Maries County yesterday afternoon (Thursday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened just after 3:30pm on Highway 63, two miles south of Vienna. A vehicle driven by 69-year-old Denny W. Brautigam of Fulton was stopped…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/3/23
KWWR Sports Report 8/3/23 The St. Louis Cardinals pulled even in their three game series with a 7 to 3 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium last night (Wednesday). The Cardinals offense cranked out four home runs. The power was provided by Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson, Tyler O’Neill, and Lars Nootbaar. Redbirds starting…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Sentenced to Multiple Years in Prison for Deadly 2020 Home Invasion
Mexico Man Sentenced to Multiple Years in Prison for Deadly 2020 Home Invasion A Mexico, Missouri man charged in a deadly home invasion is now sentenced. 26-year-old Deyton Fisher pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and first-degree burglary yesterday (Tuesday). He was sentenced to 15 years in the Missouri Division of Adult Institutions for both charges…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/2/23
KWWR Sports Report 8/2/23 The St. Louis Cardinals made several moves yesterday (Tuesday) before the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline. The Cardinals dealt starting pitcher Jack Flaherty to the Baltimore Orioles for three prospects that included an infielder, a right handed pitcher and a left handed pitcher. Shortstop Paul Dejong was traded to the Toronto…… Continue Reading
