Benton City Woman With Moderate Injuries in Audrain County Accident A Benton City woman is recovering from moderate injuries after a 1 car accident in Audrain County yesterday morning (Wednesday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Route A, 1 mile north of Benton City. 77 year old Charlotte E. Gibbs went off…… Continue Reading
Jury at Audrain County Courthouse Returns Guilty Verdict Against Man Accused of Helping Kill a Montgomery County Snake Breeder
Jury at Audrain County Courthouse Returns Guilty Verdict Against Man Accused of Helping Kill a Montgomery County Snake Breeder A guilty verdict is now returned against the man accused of killing a Montgomery County snake breeder in 2017. The jury from Missouri’s Cape Girardeau County found Michael Humphrey guilty of first-degree murder and armed criminal…… Continue Reading
Weekly COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department
Weekly COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department Numbers out today (Wednesday) shows a slight rise in COVID-19 cases in Audrain County over the past 7 days. According to the Audrain County Health Department, there are 24 active cases, up 2 from last Wednesday’s report. Active probable cases rose by one this week, now at…… Continue Reading
Chastain Named Mexico Public Schools Superintendent
Chastain Named Mexico Public Schools Superintendent The Mexico Public Schools has a new Superintendent. Melissa Chastain was appointed to the position following a unanimous vote of the school board at last night’s (Tuesday’s) meeting. Chastain was appointed Interim Superintendent in May and in a release from the board, they “believe Mrs. Chastain has very effectively…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/20/21
KWWR Sports Report 10/20/21 The number one wide receiver in America is going to be a Missouri Tiger. Luther Burden a 5-star wide receiver from East St. Louis High School, chose Missouri over SEC powerhouses Alabama and Georgia during a ceremony at his local Boys and Girls Club yesterday (Tuesday). He stated shortly after his…… Continue Reading
Two Arrested in Connection With Stolen Vehicles From Mexico and Callaway County
Two Arrested in Connection With Stolen Vehicles From Mexico and Callaway County Mexico Public Safety is reporting the arrest of 2 people believed to be involved in the theft of several stolen vehicles. A vehicle was reported on Friday, October 15th from the 100 block of North Jefferson in Mexico. Yesterday (Monday) another vehicle was…… Continue Reading
Mexico School Board to Review Applications for Vacant Position During Tonight’s Meeting
Mexico School Board to Review Applications for Vacant Position During Tonight’s Meeting The Mexico Board of Education will be in session tonight (Tuesday). One of the items on the agenda is an application review for a school board vacancy. The board voted to accept the resignation of former president Dustin Pascoe during a special session…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/19/21
KWWR Sports Report 10/19/21 The St. Louis Blues defeated the Arizona Coyotes 7-4 last night (Monday). The Blues scored five straight goals in five minutes and 7 seconds in the second period. Jordan Binnington made 22 saves. St. Louis have won their two games this season. The Blues complete their 3 game road trip tomorrow…… Continue Reading
Elsberry Man Facing Felony Charge After Assaulting Callaway County Sheriff’s Deputy
Elsberry Man Facing Felony Charge After Assaulting Callaway County Sheriff’s Deputy An Elsberry man is being charged by the Callaway County prosecutor after he tried to disarm a Callaway County deputy Sunday morning. According to deputies they went to the site of a rollover crash on Highway 54 near Route J, near New Bloomfield and…… Continue Reading
Mexico Financial Institution to Build New Facility
Mexico Financial Institution to Build New Facility A new building is coming to the southwest corner of Green Boulevard and East Liberty Street in Mexico. First State Community Bank closed on the purchase of the property last week and will be building a new facility in the coming months. Plans for the new home of…… Continue Reading
