Retired Highway Patrolman to Lead Missouri Lottery A Macon native is set to become the sixth director of the Missouri Lottery. Lester Elder will become the Executive Director effective November 7th. Elder retired after 30 years with the Missouri State Highway Patrol where he served as a sergeant in Audrain County and later in his…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/18/22 There is still no winner in the final American League Divisional Series. Rain postponed yesterday’s game between the Guardians and Yankees; it will be made up this afternoon at 2:07. The National League Championship Series gets underway tonight with the Padres hosting the Phillies, first pitch set for 6:03. In Monday…… Continue Reading
Man Jailed After Assaulting Mexico Public Safety Officer A man is in jail and a Mexico Public Safety officer is recovering following an incident last night (Monday) on West Monroe. According to Mexico Public Safety, they were called to a domestic disturbance in the area of Hardee’s. Officers located the female victim and while talking…… Continue Reading
Structure Fire & Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident Within Minutes of Each Other Monday Morning Two calls in the 8:00 hour yesterday morning (Monday) kept Mexico Public Safety busy. The first was at 8:02 when crews were called to a house fire in the 400 block of Harvard. Officers found smoke coming from the living room of the…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Injured in Audrain County Accident Monday Morning A Mexico man is seriously injured in an Audrain County accident yesterday morning (Monday). According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened on westbound Highway 54 just east of Route HH when a Dodge Dakota driven by 46-year-old Bobby W. Norris ran off the left…… Continue Reading
Coats For Warmth Campaign is Kicking Off Today Coats For Warmth is underway in Mexico. The annual campaign allows residents to donate new or used coats for those in need and is a partnership between KXEO / KWWR Radio, Show-Me Credit Union, and Nu-Tone Cleaners. Coats can be dropped off at the radio station at…… Continue Reading
Bell Ringers Needed for Annual Salvation Army Red Kettles The Laura Miller George Help Center in Mexico is once again coordinating Salvation Army bell ringers in Mexico and is needing help. The campaign kicks off Friday, November 25th and continues the following Fridays and Saturdays through December 17th. Businesses, churches, and civic clubs are invited…… Continue Reading
Callaway County Accident Sends Auxvasse Woman to Hospital An Auxvasse woman is recovering from moderate injuries after an accident on Highway 54 yesterday morning (Sunday). According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened at 10:40 on westbound Highway 54 at County Road 220 when vehicles driven by 54-year-old Rita A. Brown of Auxvasse…… Continue Reading
Missouri Military Academy to Celebrate Fall Family Weekend Mexico will see a number of visitors this weekend as Missouri Military Academy hosts its annual Fall Family Weekend Friday through Saturday. Saturday activities include the Passing Through ceremony at 10:00 on front campus where new cadets who have completed all training requirements will receive their hit…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/17/22 In a back and forth game at Arrowhead yesterday afternoon, it came down to the last 64 seconds and a touchdown and an interception for the Bills to beat the Chiefs 24 to 20. The Blues start their season off on a good note, beating the Blue Jackets Saturday night at…… Continue Reading
