Grain Belt Express Hearings Delayed The Missouri Public Service Commission is delaying the hearing dates on the Grain Belt Express because of motions filed by some of the parties in the case. The hearings, originally scheduled for May 22-26 will now take place June 5-9 beginning at 9 each morning. Grain Belt was granted a…… Continue Reading
Special Prosecutor Jacob Shellabarger Announces Decision About Randolph County Sheriff Investigation No charges will be filed against Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson related to a February 3, incident. A special prosecutor made the decision yesterday (Tuesday). The Missouri State Highway Patrol opened an investigation into Wilson at the request of Randolph prosecuting attorney Stephanie Luntsford.…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 4/19/23 In high school baseball last night (Tuesday) it was successful senior night for the Mexico Bulldogs as they defeated the Hannibal Pirates 3-1. Mexico honored their six senior Matt McCurdy, Jack Wilburn, Tyler Thoenen, Ty Sims, and Landon Kleinsorge before the game. Mexico took the lead in the bottom of the…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man With Moderate Injuries In Audrain County Accident A Mexico man is recovering from moderate injuries following a one-car accident in Audrain County last night (Tuesday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on US 54 westbound, just south of County Road 964. A vehicle driven by 30-year-old Joshua H. Benton went off…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 4/18/23 The Mexico High School JV boys tennis team played the Missouri Military Academy last night (Monday). The MMA came out on top 8-1. Jackson Lamb and Trevor Wright picked up a doubles win 10-8. Missouri Softball lost 7-5 to Ole Miss in extra innings. Mizzou is still searching for their first…… Continue Reading
Callaway County Drug Prescription Take Back Planned for This Week The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a prescription drug take back event this Saturday, April 22nd from 10am – 2pm. People can bring prescription medications to the Callaway County Water District II located at 2610 Westminster Avenue in Fulton. More In Callaway County…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 4/17/23 In the NBA playoffs yesterday (Sunday), Mexico, MO native Ty Lue’s Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Phoenix Suns 115-110 in Game 1 of their round 1 series. Lue, the head coach of the Clippers improved his playoff record to 47-24 in his coaching career. Missouri softball lost 7-6 to Ole Miss.…… Continue Reading
Nationally Ranked Mexico High School Academic Team Wins Second Ever District Championship The Mexico High School Academic Team is celebrating after winning its second District Title over the weekend. The tournament took place on Saturday. Mexico won the district championship by a score of 530-240 over Moberly, another nationally ranked team. Sophomore Camden Williams was…… Continue Reading
Search For Betty Hayes Continues The search for missing Monroe County resident Betty Hayes remains ongoing. According to a social media from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, they received a report of a piece of purple plant material being found along Route C in southern Monroe County on Wednesday evening. The caller remembered the description…… Continue Reading
Mokane Man With Serious Injuries In Callaway County Accident A Mokane man has serious injuries following an accident in Callaway County last night (Thursday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Route C at Moore Road. A vehicle driven by 55-year-old Kerri Pierson went off the right side of the road,…… Continue Reading
