Montgomery County Methamphetamine Seizure A traffic stop early Wednesday morning outside of Jonesburg ends with a large quantity of methamphetamine being seized. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the traffic stop at forty minutes past midnight on Route Y was for an equipment violation. The driver appeared overly nervous and it was discovered that…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/24/23 In spring training yesterday, the Cards & Yankees ended in a 1 – 1 tie and the Royals lost to the Padres 6 – 3. Today, Kansas City hosts San Francisco at 3:05 while the Cards are at the Nationals at 5:05. The Blues were on the road last night in…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking A 37-year-old Mexico man is behind bars awaiting formal charges for distribution of controlled substances. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, Garey D. Reeves was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation in Mexico yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Reeves was in possession of distribution amounts…… Continue Reading
Former Eugene Field PE Teacher Loses Lawsuit Against Mexico School District Katrina Dukes, former PE teacher at Eugene Field Elementary School in Mexico has lost her lawsuit against the school district. According to online court records a judgement was entered yesterday (Wednesday) in favor of Mexico Public Schools. Dukes had sued the district, claiming she…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/22/23 In spring training baseball yesterday, the Cards and Nationals ended in a 4 -4 tie while the Royals fell in 7 innings to the Cubs, 6 – 2. Both teams are back in action today, the Cards head to the Marlins at 12:05 and the Royals are at the White Sox…… Continue Reading
Mexico School Board Discusses Budget and Salaries at Regular Meeting The Mexico School District Board of Education meets in regular session tonight (Tuesday) and hears a number of presentations. Justin Hagedorn addressed the board, representing the Rush Hill Community Church and Group Workcamps to request board approval to rent the Mexico High School campus for…… Continue Reading
Monroe City License Office Operation Contract Set To Expire The Monroe City license office is up for bid. The Missouri Department of Revenue is accepting proposals for operating the office starting tomorrow (Wednesday) and continuing through April 4th. The current operating contract is close to expiring and more information can be found on the Missouri…… Continue Reading
Monroe County Recognized For Zero Fatal Traffic Crashes In 2022 Monroe County joins three other northeast Missouri counties with no fatal traffic crashes in 2022. At the Monroe County Commissioners’ meeting at the Monroe County Courthouse on March 6th, Corporal Justin Dunn with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Amy Crawford with the Northeast Coalition…… Continue Reading
2023-24 Budget is a Topic of Mexico Board of Education Agenda The Mexico Board of Education meets in regular session tonight at the district’s central office, 2101 Lakeview Road. Some of the items on the agenda include discussion of the 2023-24 budget, a proposal from the Community Teacher’s Association on salaries, and approval of rehiring…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/21/23 The season has come to an end for the Missouri women’s basketball team. They have bowed out of the WNIT after losing in the second round last night to Kansas, 75 – 47. Senior forward Hayley Frank led Mizzou in scoring for the 18th time this season, dropping 17 points and…… Continue Reading
