Drought Continues Over half the state is still experiencing a drought even after the much-needed rainfall yesterday. Record rainfall closed major roads, portions of I-70, and led to water rescues and evacuations. Mexico, St. Louis, and St. Charles saw severe flooding but not all areas got heavy rain. The severely drought stricken areas farther south…… Continue Reading
Single Car Overturns in Jefferson City
Single Car Overturns in Jefferson City An SUV flipped in the heavy rain Tuesday in Jefferson City at Highway 54 and Route 179. Mary Self, 41, of Osage Beach, driving a Toyota RAV 4 north on 54 lost control due to the wet conditions. The SUV ran off the right side of the road and…… Continue Reading
Bellflower Man Seriously Injured After Four-Wheeler Incident
Bellflower Man Seriously Injured After Four-Wheeler Incident A Bellflower man was seriously injured Monday night after overturning his four-wheeler in Montgomery County. The Highway Patrol reports that last evening at 8pm, 41-year-old Thomas Hull was on his four-wheeler heading south on Walnut Street, near Prairie View in Bellflower. He lost control of is vehicle, overturned…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/25/22
KWWR Sports Report 7/25/22 The St. Louis Cardinals have the day off, meanwhile the struggling pitching staff of the Cardinals took another blow today as starter Steven Matz, fresh off the IL, returns to the IL with a torn meniscus in his right knee. He is expected to miss at least a month. Kansas City…… Continue Reading
COVID Levels Rise in Boone and Audrain Counties
COVID Levels Rise in Boone and Audrain Counties The community level for COVID in Boone and Audrain counties is on the rise. Boone county is now back in the red or high level after being in the medium level, while Audrain is rising from low to medium. As of Sunday, there were 29 hospitalizations, four…… Continue Reading
Silex Man Dies in Tractor Mishap
Silex Man Dies in Tractor Mishap A Silex man died Sunday evening after he was thrown from a tractor. 62-year-old Johnny Tompkins, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at 5:27pm, by first responders with the Lincoln County Ambulance District. The crash happened near the 4800 block of Highway H, when the northbound…… Continue Reading
Laddonia Accident Sends Two to Hospital
Laddonia Accident Sends Two to Hospital Two women were taken to the University Hospital in Columbia following a three-vehicle crash in Audrain County on Saturday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that 29-year-old, Ciera Graves of Springfield was traveling Southbound in a 2011 Toyota Prius, on MO 19 at Young Street in Laddonia. Graves crossed…… Continue Reading
KWWR to Host Red Cross Media Blood Drive August 1st
KWWR to Host Red Cross Media Blood Drive August 1st Mix Country 96 is hosting their annual Red Cross media blood drive with the St. Louis Cardinals. The community-wide blood drive is scheduled for Monday, August 1st. It will be at the Elks Lodge on Christopher Road in Mexico, from 2pm – 6pm. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS…… Continue Reading
Governor Mike Parson Issues Executive Order to Accelerate Drought Response Actions
Governor Mike Parson Issues Executive Order to Accelerate Drought Response Actions Governor Mike Parson issued an executive order Thursday to accelerate drought response actions in Missouri, directing all state agencies to assist communities struggling from drought conditions “through temporary suspension of administrative rules, appropriation, or other means of support…” The Executive Order declares a drought…… Continue Reading
Show-Me State Games Begins Second Weekend Today
Show-Me State Games Begins Second Weekend Today The Show Me State Games begins its second weekend Today, July 22. The event features over 30 different sports competing in an Olympic-style showcase at recreation centers in Columbia, Jefferson City, and Moberly. Executive director, Dave Fox, says they will have tons of resources for spectators and athletes…… Continue Reading
