Former Missouri Representative Sam Leake Dies at 78 Former Missouri State Representative Sam Leake of Perry has died. Leake was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1988 and served until 2000, serving as the chair of the agricultural committee. Following his terms in the House, Leake served as Chairman of the Tax Commission…… Continue Reading
Accused Murderer Simpson Appears In Gasconade County Court Kenneth Lee Simpson, the man accused of killing Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and wounding Officer Adam Sullenrtup makes his first court appearance this (Wednesday) morning. His arraignment was scheduled for 8:00 and a clerk within the Gasconade Circuit Clerk’s Office was unable to provide an…… Continue Reading
Boone County Fire Protection Districts Asks Voters For No Tax Increase Bond Issue Voters in the Boone County Fire Protection District will see a bond issue for the district on the April 4th ballot. The no tax increase bond issue would allow the district to issue eight million dollars worth of bonds to acquire real…… Continue Reading
Lincoln University Hosting Large FFA Event Thursday The 41st annual FFA Career Development Experience event at Lincoln University is tomorrow (Thursday), both on and off their campus in Jefferson City. More than 600 FFA members from 45 public and private high schools from across Missouri are expected to participate, developing their skills and gaining exposure…… Continue Reading
New Christian School In Mexico Taking Applications A new Christian school is opening in Mexico and is now taking applications for students. Southside Christian Academy will be opening for the 2023-24 school year and applications for prospective students entering kindergarten through 5th grade can be picked up at their office at 2100 Lakeview Road weekdays…… Continue Reading
Community R-VI Lady Trojans Pick Up All-District Honors The awards for the basketball programs at Community R-VI keep rolling in. Sarah Angel and Olivia Kuda have picked up Class 1 District 10 All-District Team honors with Angel also being named District Player of the Year and head coach Bob Curtis has been named District Coach…… Continue Reading
Dr. Weaver Honored at Final Board of Health Meeting Former Audrain County Board of Health member and chairwoman Dr. Kathleen Weaver is honored by the Audrain County Health Department. At Dr. Weaver’s final board meeting last week, CEO Craig Brace read a letter praising Dr. Weaver for her commitment and service to the residents of…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/15/23 The Kansas City Chiefs are adding to their defensive line. Prior to yesterday (Tuesday), Chris Jones was the only defensive tackle left that played meaningful snaps last season, but early in the day yesterday the Chiefs re-signed Tershawn Wharton to a one-year, $2 million deal. Later in the day, Kansas City…… Continue Reading
World War II Veteran Gets Help Celebrating A Century Missouri Military Academy cadets in Mexico help a veteran celebrate his 100th birthday. World War II veteran Bill Locksus is a resident at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico and was presented with over 100 birthday cards from the corps of cadets as well as a…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Sentenced For Child Sex Crimes A Mexico man convicted last month by an Audrain County jury of a litany of child sex crimes is now sentenced. 36-year old Gregory L. Saulnier received a 120-year prison sentence for the crimes committed in the spring of 2020 and 2021. The victims were, at the time…… Continue Reading
