Auxvasse Man Leads Deputies On Pursuit A two-county pursuit Friday night ends with an Auxvasse man in jail. According to a social media post from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department, deputies tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near Highway 54 and Route BB. The 37-minute pursuit began and continued through parts of…… Continue Reading
Centralia Man Killed in Car – Train Accident
Centralia Man Killed in Car – Train Accident An accident Saturday night kills a Centralia man. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, the crash happened just east of Sturgeon when a pickup driven by 67-year-old Ceno McGee of Centralia was eastbound on Keil Road parallel with the railroad tracks and turned south onto Jennings…… Continue Reading
New Banking Facility in Mexico Begins Construction
New Banking Facility in Mexico Begins Construction Ground is now broken for a new First State Community Bank building in Mexico. According to Market President of First State Community Bank in Mexico Ron Hopkins, “This new banking center reflects the investment that First State Community Bank is making in our community and for our customers.”…… Continue Reading
Missouri Military Academy to Host First-ever Drill Competition Saturday
Missouri Military Academy to Host First-ever Drill Competition Saturday Mexico will see an influx of visitors tomorrow (Saturday) due to a competition at Missouri Military Academy. For the first time ever, MMA is hosting a drill team competition on campus and is expecting nearly 200 Junior ROTC cadets. Teams from MMA, Camdenton, Waynesville, and Blue…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 12/2/22
KWWR Sports Report 12/2/22 The Carolina Hurricanes blew into Enterprise Center last night and departed with a win over the Blues, 6 to 4. The Blues are on the road tomorrow night, taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins, puck drops at 6. The Mexico Bulldogs improved to 3-0 on the season with a 2-point win over…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 12/1/22
KWWR Sports Report 12/1/22 Seniors Lauren Hansen and Hayley Frank account for more than half of Mizzou’s women’s basketball team’s points in last night’s victory over St. Louis University. With 24 points each by the duo, including 19 of the 22 points put up in the first quarter, the Tigers beat the Billikens 82 to…… Continue Reading
Former Student Files Suit Against Missouri Military Academy
Former Student Files Suit Against Missouri Military Academy A former student of Missouri Military Academy in Mexico is suing the school. According to KTVO, the former cadet claims that he attempted suicide after repeated attacks at the school. The suit alleges that other students attacked the plaintiff between 2018 and 2021 and that while staff…… Continue Reading
Investigation Into Possible Suicide at Audrain County Jail
Investigation Into Possible Suicide at Audrain County Jail Officials are investigating a possible suicide at the Audrain County Jail. According to KRCG, 47-year-old Timothy Wayne Johnson hung himself with his bed sheets according to his sister. The investigation into the incident is being handled by the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department and the Audrain County Coroner.…… Continue Reading
House Fire Damages Mexico Home Early Thursday Morning
House Fire Damages Mexico Home Early Thursday Morning An early morning fire in Mexico damages a home. Mexico Public Safety was called to the 2700 block of South Clark just after midnight this morning (Thursday) for the fire that was located in the attic. The fire was extinguished with damage to the attic and ceiling…… Continue Reading
MoDOT Holds Meeting On Unfunded Northeast District Projects in Mexico
MoDOT Holds Meeting On Unfunded Northeast District Projects in Mexico Representatives from MoDOT meet with northeast Missouri stakeholders to discuss unfunded needs in the district. The district encompasses 17 counties north of the Missouri River to the Iowa state line and from Highway 63 west to the Mississippi River. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan for…… Continue Reading
