Audrain County Sees Reduction In COVID-19 Cases Audrain County is seeing a reduction in COVID-19 cases over the past 7 days, according to data released this afternoon (Wednesday) by the Audrain County Health Department. Active cases in the county are down 21 from last week to 28, although active probable cases rose by 4 to…… Continue Reading
Little Dixie Fire Protection Responds to Several Cornfield Fires A mechanical problem with a combine is the apparent cause of multiple acres being burned in a corn field in Audrain County yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). Little Dixie Fire District responded to Highway E and Audrain County 252 just before 3pm where the fire was spreading rapidly…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/29/21 The St. Louis Cardinals punched their ticket for the post season, seizing the final Wild Card spot in the National League after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 last night (Tuesday) at Busch Stadium. The Redbirds also extended their franchise-record winning streak to 17 games. Adam Wainwright picked up his 17th win…… Continue Reading
Mexico Church Damaged By Gunfire Mexico Public Safety is investigating a shooting that damaged a church on Sunday night. According to the department officers responded to the area of Boulevard and Quantico and found that a bullet had entered the Church of God Holiness building through the siding. Public Safety says an initial investigation indicates…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/28/21 The Community R6 Lady Trojans Softball Team defeated Mark Twain 17-7. Head Coach Kody Asquith says the teams bats were hot all night. Sophomore Brooklyn Glasgow hit a walk off Grand Slam. Adding to the home run column for Community R6 was Freshman Rylee Rafferty with an inside the park Grand…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/27/21 The St. Louis Cardinals put up another come from behind victory as they defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-2 at Wrigley yesterday (Sunday), completing the series sweep and winning their 16th game in a row. The current win streak is the longest in franchise history and the longest by a National League…… Continue Reading
Mexico Native Cookie Belcher Joining Los Angeles Clippers Coaching Staff Another Mexico, MO native is joining the Los Angeles Clippers coaching staff. Cookie Belcher will be in a coaching and player development role. Belcher has spent the past 8 seasons as a coach at IMG Academy. Cookie also played collegiately at the University of Nebraska.…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/25/21 The St. Louis Cardinals have tied a franchise record for the longest winning streak in a season after beating the Chicago Cubs in a day/night doubleheader at Wrigley Field yesterday (Friday). The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 8-5 in game 1 of the doubleheader and were victorious 12-4 in game 2. The…… Continue Reading
Mexico Celebrates Fifth Annual Ty Lue Community Day of Service Today (Friday) marks the 5th annual Tyronn Lue Community Day of Service in Mexico. The Mexico Chamber of Commerce launched the event in recognition of Mexico native and Head Coach of the Los Angeles Clippers Ty Lue. During the day businesses, churches and organizations put…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/24/21 The Mexico Bulldogs Football Team will host the Hannibal Pirates at Hawthorne Heights for Homecoming 2021 tonight (Friday). Both teams come into the game undefeated at 4-0 and state ranked. Week 5 high school games: Blair Oaks Falcons (3-1) at Versailles (1-3) Boonville Pirates (3-1) at California Pintos (3-1) Bowling Green…… Continue Reading
