Yadier Molina Announces Retirement

Yadier Molina Announces Retirement Yadier Molina’s 19th season with the Cardinals will be his last as he announces his retirement today (Wednesday). The 39-year old signed a one-year contract for next season yesterday (Tuesday) and says he wants to bring the trophy back to St. Louis this year and next. Molina had planned to retire…Continue Reading

Grant To Help MU Researchers Help Cure Dry Mouth

Grant To Help MU Researchers Help Cure Dry Mouth A nearly four million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health to a University School of Medicine researcher will fund a study to restore salivary gland function in cancer patients. Radiation treatment for head and neck cancer can decrease saliva production causing oral infections, pain,…Continue Reading

Audrain County Health Department Weekly COVID-19 Numbers

Audrain County Health Department Weekly COVID-19 Numbers 44 active cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Audrain County today (Wednesday) in the weekly COVID-19 numbers released from the Audrain County Health Department. That is up by one from last weeks report of 43. There are 25 active probable cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County which…Continue Reading

KWWR Sports Report 8/25/21

KWWR Sports Report 8/25/21 The St. Louis Cardinals and catcher Yadier Molina have agreed to a one year contract extension. It was announced yesterday (Tuesday) however the Cardinals did not disclose the particulars of the financial figure. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported it’s for $10 million. The St. Louis Cardinals lost 4-3 to the…Continue Reading

City of Mexico Wastewater Supervisor Recognized With An Award

City of Mexico Wastewater Supervisor Recognized With An Award A City of Mexico wastewater supervisor is being recognized with an award. David Thoenan has received the Missouri Water Environment Association Small Plant Operator Recognition Award. David has worked for the City of Mexico for 20.5 years. He developed an innovative final clarifier scum collection skimmer,…Continue Reading

Cases of RSV Surging At Mexico Urgent Care Clinic

Cases of RSV Surging At Mexico Urgent Care Clinic An unusual surge in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus is being seen in the Mexico area. Dr. Simon Mckeown, director of Noble Health Urgent Care in Mexico says RSV is usually only seen in the winter months and the symptoms mimic COVID-19. Dr. Mckeown says health…Continue Reading

Missouri Military Academy Adds Former MU Dean of Students to Staff

Missouri Military Academy Adds Former MU Dean of Students to Staff A former University of Missouri Dean of Students is joining the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico as a learning specialist and guidance counselor. After an extensive search the MMA hired Mark Lucas on July 1st. As learning specialist and guidance counselor, Lucas will work…Continue Reading

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