Boone County Sheriff Warns of Recent Telephone Scam The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a phone scam where scammers are posing as a deputy and attempting to steal the victim’s money by claiming the victim has failed to do something like paying a fine, show up for court or appear for jury duty…… Continue Reading
New Terminal to Open Soon at Columbia Regional Airport The new 52,000 square foot terminal at Columbia Regional Airport is expected to open at the end of September. Begun in April of last year, three of the four new gates will be operational on the first day. Two gates are dedicated to American Airlines, while…… Continue Reading
Body Found Yesterday Morning at Rocky Fork Lakes Identified as St. Louis Man The body of the man missing from Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area yesterday has been identified as Michael L Smith, 61, of St. Louis. Smith went missing Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews searched Sunday afternoon and evening, resuming the search on Monday morning,…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/9/22 Rookie St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Juan Yepez begins a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis tonight. Yepez has been on the injured list with a right forearm strain since July 15. Meanwhile the Major League club had the night off yesterday. The Cards start a 3-game series in Colorado tonight. Miles Mikolas…… Continue Reading
Two Women Arrested Allegedly Smuggling Drugs Into Moberly Correctional Facility Saturday two women, Shala Brown and Stephanie Wilbur, were arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance after they allegedly tried to bring in K2 and Suboxone to the Moberly Correctional Center. The day before, the Missouri Department of Corrections Moberly Correctional Center received…… Continue Reading
Public Able to Respond Regarding Ameren Rate Hike The Missouri Public Service Commission has established the deadline for the public who wish to intervene, object, or participate regarding a proposed electric rate increase by Ameren Missouri. On August 1, 2022, Ameren Missouri filed an electric rate case with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/8/22 Rookie catcher MJ Melendez had a career-high six RBI to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 13-5 on Sunday. The victory gave the Royals the series win. Across the state, the Cardinals also exploded offensively. Newly recalled shortstop Paul DeJong had a double and a home run,…… Continue Reading
Deadly Weekend for Motorcyclists in Cole and Moniteau Counties Two separate motorcycle accidents over the weekend claimed the lives of Chantelle Gianino, 24, of Jefferson City and Charles Gagnon, 59, of Tipton. Also hurt in the incidents were Zion Grimes, 24, of Jefferson City and David Burnett, 45, of Tipton. Grimes suffered minor injuries and…… Continue Reading
Louisiana Teens Seriously Injured After Tire Mishap Four Louisiana teens were injured Saturday afternoon when their 1995 Ford Explorer blew out a tire on Hwy 61 just north of New London. The car careened off the road, hitting a ditch, causing it to overturn. Two of the young people were taken to St. Louis Children’s…… Continue Reading
Search for Missing Man at Rocky Fork Lakes Comes to an End A body found this morning at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area in Columbia is believed to be that of an unnamed man reported missing yesterday afternoon (Sunday). Authorities searched for several hours yesterday, resuming their efforts this morning. The search resumed this morning…… Continue Reading
