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
Mexico Girls Tennis Team Finishes Second in NCMC Tourney and Seven Lady Bulldogs Bring Home All Conference Honors
Mexico Girls Tennis Team Finishes Second in NCMC Tourney and Seven Lady Bulldogs Bring Home All Conference Honors The Mexico Girls Tennis Team earned 2nd place overall in the North Central Missouri Conference Tournament and had 7 finish with All Conference Honors in Marshall yesterday (Wednesday). In singles All Conference Honors went to Shelby Kennemore…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/30/21
KWWR Sports Report 9/30/21 The St. Louis Cardinals had their historic 17 game winning streak come to an end last night (Wednesday) after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 at Busch Stadium. The 17 game winning streak was longest in Cardinals franchise history and the longest single-season streak in the National League since the 1935…… Continue Reading
City of Centralia Will Be Looking For New Chief After Bob Bias Turns In Resignation
City of Centralia Will Be Looking For New Chief After Bob Bias Turns In Resignation The City of Centralia will be looking for a new police chief after Bob Bias turned in his letter of resignation last week. According to reports from ABC 17 Centralia city administrator Heather Russell said Chief Bias will no longer…… Continue Reading
