KWWR Sports Report 8/11/23 The participants for tonight’s (Friday’s) home run derby at Gallop Field at the Mexico High School have been announced. Representing the Mexico Lady Bulldogs will be Jo Thurman, Emma Cunningham, Kylie Burnett, Karlee Seifert, Brooke Teel, Kenley Jones, Hannah Loyd, and Maddy Feger. Mexico Bulldogs football will be represented by Drew…… Continue Reading
Boone Hospital Goes On Lockdown Due to Threat Thursday Night
Boone Hospital Goes On Lockdown Due to Threat Thursday Night Boone Hospital has resumed normal operations after going into lockdown the night of Thursday, August 10, 2023. According to a spokesperson for Boone Hospital the hospital went into lockdown after Boone County Joint Communications received a call from an individual threatening the hospital. Boone Hospital…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/10/23
KWWR Sports Report 8/10/23 The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on the road last night (Wednesday). Paul Goldschmidt surpassed 1.000 RBIs with a two-run single. Lars Nootbaar went yard for the Cardinals in the victory. St. Louis goes for a series win tonight. The Kansas City Royals lost 4-3 to the…… Continue Reading
Man Accused of Killing Monroe County Woman Appears in Person at Arraignment
Man Accused of Killing Monroe County Woman Appears in Person at Arraignment The man accused of killing a Monroe County woman has filed an appeal to be represented by a public defender. 65-year-old Lyle Miller appeared at an arraignment yesterday (Wednesday) in-person without counsel. According to online records he remained silent throughout the hearing. He…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/8/23
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
