Fire Destroys Valuable Outbuilding A detached garage fire in the 7800 block of West Highway 124 south of Harrisburg results in a complete loss of the $250,000 building. The fire was reported around 5:45 yesterday afternoon, according to an online dispatch log. KMIZ reports that Boone County Assistant Fire Chief, Gale Blomenkamp said cooking was…… Continue Reading
Over 1,300 Jobs Coming to the Region American Foods Group, LLC plans to create more than 1,300 new jobs in the region with an annual payroll of approximately $80 million. According to a press release from Governor Parson, a state-of-the-art beef processing facility being built in Warren County could have a big impact on local…… Continue Reading
High Speed Internet Coming to Hundreds in Monroe and Randolph Counties Over 600 residents, eight businesses, and 94 farms in Monroe and Randolph counties will soon have access to high-speed internet. According to a press release by Missouri State Director of the USDA, Kyle Wilkens, Chariton Valley Telephone Corporation is receiving a $2.2 million grant…… Continue Reading
Second Annual Small Business Festival in Columbia Today This afternoon is the second annual Small Business Festival in Columbia at Clary-Shy Park from 4:30 until 7. According to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, 57 local small businesses will have booths at the event. Free to the public, the event includes activities hosted by the scouts,…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/22/22 In a press conference yesterday, the Kansas City Royals fired Dayton Moore, the President of Baseball Operations, effective immediately. The Royals beat the Twins 5-2 with two homers by MJ Melendez. This afternoon the Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins at 1:10. Josh Winder vs Jonathan Heasley. The Cardinals didn’t…… Continue Reading
Missouri Military Academy Holds Multi-Disciplinary Active Shooter Drill The Missouri Military Academy brings multiple security and emergency organizations, as well as schools together for Active Shooter Response Training. According to their press release, yesterday they, along with South Western Communications, hosted organizations from Audrain County and across the state to share and practice security and…… Continue Reading
Bunceton Man Seriously Injured in Crash on Highway B A Bunceton man is in University Hospital with serious injuries after a single vehicle crash on Highway B in Cooper County last night. Warren Pennington, 53, left the highway and overturned according to the Highway Patrol. He was transported by Cooper County EMS. More In Cooper…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Crashes into a Vehicle and Then a House Columbia man, Jesus Olguin, 23, is in a local hospital with minor injuries and under arrest for driving while intoxicated or impaired. Columbia Police say he crashed into another vehicle and then a home early Thursday morning at the intersection of Providence Road and Rogers.…… Continue Reading
Investigation into Alarms at Audrain County Hospital Overnight Chief Susan Rockett of Mexico Public Safety reports that there is an ongoing investigation into an intruder alert from the Audrain County Hospital campus in the early hours of this morning. This was followed by two false fire alarms about three and six hours later. Arrests are…… Continue Reading
First Case of Monkeypox in Moniteau County Moniteau County Health Center announces the first case of monkeypox in Moniteau County. The patient tested positive on Tuesday. Monkeypox can spread from person to person through direct contact with an infectious rash, scabs or body fluids. More In Moniteau County Most Recent News… Continue Reading
