New Kentucky Fried Chicken Set to Open Soon in Mexico A new Kentucky Fried Chicken is getting ready to open in Mexico, MO after an over 13 year absence. The new KFC will still be at the same location as the previous one at 302 West Jackson, however will be under new ownership. AMPEX Brands/KFC…… Continue Reading
Mexico High School Wrestling Set to Compete at Districts at North Point High School The Mexico High School girls wrestling team is getting ready to compete in Class 1 District 2 at the North Pointe High School this weekend. Weigh ins tomorrow (Friday) start at 9:30am and wrestling starts at 11am. On Sunday weigh ins…… Continue Reading
Snow Days Covered In The Calendar For The Mexico School District Students and staff in the Mexico School District will not have to make up the 3 days missed this week due to inclement weather. Mexico Superintendent Melissa Chastain says the hours are already built in this year’s school calendar that are state requirements and…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Moving Release of Weekly COVID-19 Data to Friday The Audrain County Health Department is moving the day they release weekly COVID-19 data from Wednesday to Friday. According to a press release from the department yesterday (Wednesday) the move is due to the marked increase in COVID-19 cases in Audrain County over…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Photographer’s Work Featured In International Magazine For A Second Time A local photographer is being featured in an International Magazine for a second time. Publishers of the magazine, “Senior Year Magazine” announced their picks for the winter 2022 edition and Audrain County photographer, Leslie Meyer had two works selected for the editions, F-M.…… Continue Reading
Area Agencies Prepare For Impending Winter Storm Several agencies around the area are keeping a close eye on the impending winter weather forecast over the next several days. Mexico Public Safety Major Brice Mesko says their preplanning consists of making sure they can get staff into the station to work their shift. Audrain County Presiding…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 2/1/22 The Mexico Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams are scheduled for a non-conference varsity double header against the Macon Tigers tonight (Tuesday) at the Mexico High School. The Mexico girls tip at 5pm with the boys to follow. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is taking responsibility for the team’s…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Offers Recommendations to Residents Following Current Omicron Surge The Audrain County Health Department is recommending some steps for residents to follow during the current Omicron COVID-19 surge. According to the health department Audrain County is currently experiencing a surge in Omicron COVID-19 cases with more than 280 active and 57 probable…… Continue Reading
Missouri Military Academy Set to Host Valentine Weekend Celebration The Missouri Military Academy in Mexico will hold its annual Valentine Weekend celebration for families on February 11th-12th. Featuring parent-teacher conferences, an MMA Colonels Varsity/Junior Varsity basketball game, and more, families will spend the weekend learning more about the MMA experience and expectations, with events leading…… Continue Reading
Mexico Bulldogs Boys Remain Perfect Against Kirksville During Winter Warming Game at Mexico High School The Mexico Bulldogs boys basketball team pushed their record to a perfect 16-0 after defeating the Kirksville Tigers 77-57 tonight (Friday) at the Mexico High School. It was the third meeting between these 2 teams this season. Mexico has won…… Continue Reading
