Rally for UM System Workers Draws Over 100 Protesters More than 100 people attended a protest for the Laborers Local 955’s “Rally to Stop Paid Time Off Cuts for UM System Workers” Saturday. A new proposal, offered by UM curators back in June, would affect about 13,000 UM staff across it’s four campuses: UMKC, UMSL,…… Continue Reading
Several Central Missouri Honor Flight Riders Injured in Crash Friday Night
Several Central Missouri Honor Flight Riders Injured in Crash Friday Night Multiple members of the Central MO Honor Flight Riders, the motorcycle group that provides an honor guard for Honor Flight participants, were injured in a crash on Friday night on I-70 at Cedar Creek. Seven motorcycles were in the crash. Twelve riders were involved,…… Continue Reading
Drought Conditions Improve Somewhat
Drought Conditions Improve Somewhat The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme drought continues to cover 3.2 percent of Missouri, roughly a fourth of last week’s level. Southern Missouri appears to be improving yet areas of Northern Missouri are starting to slide into abnormally dry conditions. Returning to normal were most of Montgomery, Moniteau, Warren, central…… Continue Reading
Multiple Explosive Devices Found in Hannibal Man’s Home
Multiple Explosive Devices Found in Hannibal Man’s Home Yesterday (Sunday), a Hannibal man’s home was searched after a brief delay. Joshua E. Rickey, 33, was served with a search warrant at a residence in the 800 block of Hayward Street by the Hannibal Police and the ATF. Rickey refused to answer the door, although officers…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/12/22
KWWR Sports Report 8/12/22 The Cardinals host the Brewers tonight at 7:05 at Busch Stadium in the first of a three game series. The Card’s Jordan Montgomery will be bringing it to the Brewer’s Eric Lauer on the mound. The Royals are also at home hosting the LA Dodgers at 7:10. Daniel Lynch will open…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Ramp Work Could Affect Commute Time
Jefferson City Ramp Work Could Affect Commute Time MoDOT is Reminding motorists today of the planned closure of the southbound U.S. Route 63 exit ramp to westbound U.S. Route 54 next week. Work will begin Monday night, August 15th, last about two weeks, and will be weather-dependent. Motorists will be detoured around the closure via…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Man Seriously Wounded After Shooting During Domestic Dispute
Jefferson City Man Seriously Wounded After Shooting During Domestic Dispute Yesterday afternoon, the Jefferson City Police Department responded to reports of someone being shot at 125 N Ventura Avenue, Apt C. Upon arrival, officers found a 46-year-old male had been shot during a domestic dispute. Officers secured the scene, the victim was transported first to…… Continue Reading
US Cellular Offers Fun Funding to Local K-12 Non-Profit and Athletic Groups
US Cellular Offers Fun Funding to Local K-12 Non-Profit and Athletic Groups US Cellular in Missouri and Kansas is offering funding to local K-12 non-profit and athletic groups through a program called Community Connections. Unlike many fund-raisers, this one revolves around five digital activities whose impact can be shared and multiplied by getting friends, family,…… Continue Reading
Boone County 911 Response May Be Slower Than Expected
Boone County 911 Response May Be Slower Than Expected Staffing shortages may delay 911 responses in Boone County. Boone County Joint Communications (BCJC) aims to answer 911 calls within 15 seconds but they currently have just 54% of their budgeted staff, which translates to 28 vacancies, adding precious second of wait time to those in…… Continue Reading
Mizzou Researchers Say COVID Shots Likely to Become Annual Event
Mizzou Researchers Say COVID Shots Likely to Become Annual Event Researchers from the University of Missouri say that new research supports the idea that the COVID-19 boosters may not be able to keep up with the rapid evolution of the virus. They emphasize that the vaccines do work, and should help even as the virus…… Continue Reading
