Man Accused of Fleeing Audrain County Vehicle Pursuit Arrested During Probation Visit The man accused of taking an Audrain County K9 unit on a vehicle chase on Monday night has been arrested. The pursuit took place as the K9 unit attempted to stop a vehicle in Laddonia on Highway 54 and continued to wind through…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/15/21
KWWR Sports Report 9/15/21 The Mexico Bulldogs Girls Softball Team lost 5-3 at home against the Centralia Panthers last night (Tuesday). Centralia would get out to an early lead with a 3 run 2nd inning. The Lady Bulldogs came roaring back in the fifth inning that started off with a single from Riley Thurman, then…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit Taken On Vehicle Pursuit Monday Night
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit Taken On Vehicle Pursuit Monday Night A driver is accused of taking an Audrain County K9 unit on a vehicle pursuit last night (Monday). According to Audrain County Sheriff Matt Oller the K9 unit attempted to stop a vehicle in Laddonia on Highway 54 around 6pm. Oller says a…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Appoints Alan Winders As Audrain County Presiding Commissioner
Governor Parson Appoints Alan Winders As Audrain County Presiding Commissioner Alan Winders is officially the new Audrain County Presiding Commissioner. Governor Mike Parson appointed Winders to the position on Monday and he was sworn in yesterday (Monday) at the Audrain County Courthouse. Winders says he is filling the unexpired term of Steve Hobbs who recently…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/14/21
KWWR Sports Report 9/14/21 The Mexico Bulldogs remain steady in this week’s high school football rankings. Mexico is still ranked 8th unchanged from last weeks poll. Mexico is coming off a 42-6 win over Orchard Farm last week. This week the Bulldogs hit the road to play the Marshall Owls. Class 3 – Rank, team,…… Continue Reading
New Gift to MU Will Help Entrepreneurial Students
New Gift to MU Will Help Entrepreneurial Students The University of Missouri is announcing a gift that will support student entrepreneurs. Robert and Shelly Griggs along with their sons A.J. and Bo have committed a combined $1.16 million to MU in cash and planned gifts to promote student success, primarily by supporting entrepreneurship and athletics.…… Continue Reading
Randolph County Coroner Named to State Commission
Randolph County Coroner Named to State Commission A Mexico, MO native and current coroner in Randolph County is named to a state board. Governor Mike Parson has appointed three members to the Coroner Standards and Training Commission, created in 2020 to oversee and standardize training for coroners in Missouri. Sidney Conklin of Huntsville, formerly of…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/13/21
KWWR Sports Report 9/13/21 The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cleveland Browns 33-29 yesterday (Sunday) in the season opener at Arrowhead Stadium. The Browns led for nearly 53 minutes, however could not hold on against Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs quarterback has put up phenomenal stats during the month of September. He averages over 330 yards…… Continue Reading
Two Vandalia Women With Injuries In Audrain County Motorcycle Accident
Two Vandalia Women With Injuries In Audrain County Motorcycle Accident Two Vandalia women are recovering from injuries after a motorcycle accident in Audrain County on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol it happened on Audrain County Road 563, just south of Vandalia. The driver of the 2021 Yamaha Wolverine, 39 year old…… Continue Reading
University of Missouri Curators Extend and Modify Mask Policy
University of Missouri Curators Extend and Modify Mask Policy The Curators of the University of Missouri are modifying masking policy for their students. In a meeting this afternoon (Monday), curators extended their current order until October 15, however masking will no longer be required in outdoor settings or for those fully vaccinated attending indoor athletic…… Continue Reading
