Two Seriously Injured in Higbee Motorcycle Accident 50-year-old Henry Fainter, of Higbee, driving a Harley Davidson Sportster, on Route B just East of Yates, struck a deer on Sunday evening, ejecting both Fainter and his juvenile passenger. Both riders were taken to University Hospital with serious injuries. The juvenile was wearing a helmet. More In…… Continue Reading
Tri-County Care Center to Survive
Tri-County Care Center to Survive In a follow-up to a story published August 3rd that is truly good news: Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries have agreed to move forward with negotiations with Tri-County Care Center Board of Directors. There are no plans to change any aspects of the facility structure at this time. Tri-County will…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/5/22
KWWR Sports Report 8/5/22 The Cards hit 4 home runs yesterday as they swept a double header with the Chicago Cubs. Tonight, St. Louis welcomes the Yankees to Busch Stadium. 7:15 start with Nestor Cortes vs Dakota Hudson. Kansas City tries to gain the series advantage tonight as they host the Red Sox. Boston throws…… Continue Reading
COVID Cases Show Recent Rise in Boone County, Audrain Steady
COVID Cases Show Recent Rise in Boone County, Audrain Steady Cases of COVID-19 in Boone County hospitals went up about 20% between Wednesday and Thursday, according to the county health department. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Health and Human Services reported 41 COVID-19 patients in our local hospitals. Of those, 3 patients are in the…… Continue Reading
$4 Million Influx Coming to Fulton Economy
$4 Million Influx Coming to Fulton Economy $4 million is coming to the Fulton area in the form of a restoration project to America’s National Churchill Museum. The federal grant allows the Museum to continue to give back to the community by bringing approximately 21,000 visitors annually who bring $1.9 million to Callaway County. Construction…… Continue Reading
Brian Pursiful of Veteran’s Assistance League Announces Donation of New Accessible Golf Cart for Missouri Veterans Home
Brian Pursiful of Veteran’s Assistance League Announces Donation of New Accessible Golf Cart for Missouri Veterans Home Brian Pursiful, Vice President of the Mexico Veteran’s Home Assistance League, came in this morning to tell us about a new custom made golf cart that is being donated to the home. The cart is accessible and all…… Continue Reading
Centralia Man Charged With Two Felonies in Connection With January 6 Insurrection
Centralia Man Charged With Two Felonies in Connection With January 6 Insurrection A Centralia man is facing federal charges for his alleged involvement in the January 6 breach of the US Capitol. 36-year-old Jerod Thomas Bargar was arrested yesterday (Wednesday) in Osage Beach and charged with entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds…… Continue Reading
Temporary Speed Limit Changes on Highway KK to be Enforced Until Repairs Made
Temporary Speed Limit Changes on Highway KK to be Enforced Until Repairs Made The Audrain County Sheriff’s Department is warning motorists of speed limit changes on a county highway. In a Facebook post yesterday (Wednesday), the agency says that the speed limit on Highway KK between Highways B and J has been reduced by MoDOT…… Continue Reading
Boone County Students to Get Supplies, Health Screenings, and Vaccination in Columbia
Boone County Students to Get Supplies, Health Screenings, and Vaccinations in Columbia On Saturday, August 6th, the Voluntary Action Center will be holding their 15th Annual Back to School Health Fair at Derby Ridge Elementary at 4000 Derby Ridge Dr in Columbia from 9am – 1pm. Boone County students will receive a backpack full of…… Continue Reading
Medical Emergency Causes Crash and Tie-Up on I-70
Medical Emergency Causes Crash and Tie-Up on I-70 On Wednesday, Benjamin Hall, 53, of Libby, Montana, crashed into a rock bluff after a medical emergency caused him to veer off I-70 near the Missouri Bridge. He and his minor passenger were taken by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia. He was wearing a seat belt,…… Continue Reading
