Head On Collision Causes Serious Injuries on Route C An accident in western Audrain County last night (Thursday) seriously injures two. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened at 5:20 on Route C at Audrain Road 232 when a southbound vehicle driven by 26-year-old Sam Cramer of Columbia crossed the center line…… Continue Reading
NECAC Energy Assistance Available The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has about $700,000 in funding available to help qualifying residents of 12 Missouri counties with their energy costs. NECAC is accepting utility assistance applications online or in person at its service centers. For more information call 573-324-0120 or go to NECAC.org. Most Recent News… Continue Reading
Mizzou Researcher Gets $6.6 Million Grant for Childrens Development Laine Young-Walker, MD, chair of the Department of Psychiatry, a University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher, is to receive $6.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to start a statewide training program on coaching methods designed to support the social and emotional development of…… Continue Reading
Large Animal Rescue Training Seems to be a Necessity Recent large animal rescue training for the Boone County Fire Protection District and the MU College of Veterinary Medicine is paying off big time. Yesterday, on Highway 63 and Discovery Parkway, a seriously injured cow needed help after the floor of the cattle trailer failed leaving…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/2/22 Coach Eli Drinkwitz and his Mizzou Tigers have their first win of the season in the books after beating Louisiana Tech last night 52 to 24 in Columbia. Brady Cook threw for 196 yards with an interception and touchdown run. Mizzou Tigers will take a trip to Kansas State next Saturday…… Continue Reading
Homicide South of Ashland The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 23-year-old Collin Q. Knight of Hartsburg for first-degree-murder and armed criminal action. The homicide happened Friday evening just south of Ashland in the 18000 block of S. Old Route A. Emergency crews responding to a 911 call located a 52-year-old man deceased in the…… Continue Reading
Road Closure North of Laddonia May Cause Delays for Two Weeks After Labor Day MoDOT says a two-week closure of U.S. 54 is scheduled following the Labor Day holiday as work continues on the intersection of U.S. 54/Missouri19/Route J, just north of Laddonia. A detour will be in place directing traffic over Missouri 154 to…… Continue Reading
FedEx Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel and Shuts Down I-70 for Three Hours Interstate 70 eastbound was closed for about 3 hours yesterday afternoon, just west of the Rocheport bridge. According to the Highway Patrol, the driver of a FedEx semi fell asleep, traveled off the side of the road, ran up and down…… Continue Reading
Police Still Seeking Suspect in Shooting on Old US 63 in Columbia Yesterday A 34-year-old man was shot multiple times while driving down Old U.S. Highway 63 Wednesday morning around 11:30. He was taken to University Hospital in critical condition. By 10pm Columbia Police had identified a suspect and surrounded an apartment at The Links…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/1/22 Missouri football is back tonight with their first Thursday game at Faurot Field in seven years, facing Louisiana Tech at 7pm. It is the season opener for both Mizzou and Louisiana Tech. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU and live streamed at ESPN.com/watch. St. Louis Cardinals won the last…… Continue Reading
