Benton City Man Heads MO Corn Growers Association The new president of the Missouri Corn Growers Association is a Benton City native. Jay Schutte assumed his duties the past Friday and is serving his 10th year on the group’s board of directors. Schutte has also been involved in the National Corn Growers Association.… Continue Reading
Virtual Hearings On Ameren Rate Increase Set For This Week
Virtual Hearings On Ameren Rate Increase Set For This Week Virtual hearings are set for this week by the Missouri Public Service Commission on proposed rate increases by Ameren Missouri. Ameren filed a request with the PSC in March asking to increase base electric revenues by $299 million and gas base revenues by more than…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/4/21
KWWR Sports Report 10/4/21 Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz is making a coaching staff change following Mizzou’s 62-24 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday. Defensive line coach Jethro Franklin is out and defensive analyst Al Davis will step into that role for the rest of the season. On of the bright spots in Saturday’s game…… Continue Reading
Fire Prevention Week 2021 Underway
Fire Prevention Week 2021 Underway Fire Prevention Week 2021 is underway and Brice Mesko, Assistant Director of the Mexico Department of Public Safety says this year’s theme of “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” is great for a simple reason. Fire Prevention Week falls in the week on which October 9th falls as a commemoration…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/2/21
KWWR Sports Report 10/2/21 The 101st Highway 54 went to the Mexico Bulldogs by a score of 35-14. The Bulldogs improved to 5-1 and won their 9th straight Highway 54 Bowl against the Hornets. Andrew Runge put up 132 yards rushing with a touchdown. Anthony Shivers rushed for 103 with 2 touchdowns. Michael White had…… Continue Reading
Abel’s Oil And Quik Shops Have New Owners
Abel’s Oil And Quik Shops Have New Owners Abel’s Quik Shop chain of convenience stores is being acquired by another Missouri oil company. In an announcement today (Friday), Warrenton Oil of Truesdale announced they have purchased Abel Oil Company, based in Louisiana. The transaction includes all 18 of Abel’s convenience stores and will expand Warrenton…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Arrests Two Men Suspected in September Gun Fire Disturbance on Breckenridge
Mexico Public Safety Arrests Two Men Suspected in September Gun Fire Disturbance on Breckenridge Mexico Public Safety is reporting the arrest of 2 people believed to be connected to a gun disturbance last month. According to the department the disturbance took place on September 18th in the 1000 block of Buchanan Street, where one person…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Developing Plan to Administer Third Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Audrain County Health Department Developing Plan to Administer Third Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine The Audrain County Health Department is beginning to develop clinic plans to administer third doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA approved the third dose on Monday. The CDC is recommending the Pfizer COVID vaccine booster shots for people 65…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/1/21
KWWR Sports Report 10/1/21 The Mexico Bulldogs Football Team will travel to Fulton to play the Hornets in the 101st Highway 54 Bowl tonight (Friday). The Bulldogs have won the last 8 Highway 54 Bowls and will look for their 9th consecutive victory over the Hornets. Fulton leads the all time series 63-60 with 6…… Continue Reading
Mexico’s Rich Theatrical History: A Retrospective
Mexico’s Rich Theatrical History: A Retrospective The Ghosts of Theatres Past In Mexico, Missouri Before the days of commercial radio and long before TV became a staple in every household, live entertainment and movies were the entertainment choices for Mexicoans from the late 1800s through the mid 1900s. From traveling circuses, chautauqua events, and tent…… Continue Reading
