Two New Members Named to Noble Health Audrain Community Hospital Foundation Board of Directors The Noble Health Audrain Community Hospital Foundation is welcoming two new members to its board of directors. Eva Leake of Perry began her nursing career in the Critical Care Unit at Audrain Community Hospital and after a couple of other nursing…… 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
Former Substitute Teacher For Mexico School District Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
Former Substitute Teacher For Mexico School District Arrested For Child Sex Crimes A former substitute teacher for the Mexico School District is facing multiple child sex crimes after an arrest yesterday (Monday) by Mexico Public Safety. According to the Mexico School District they received notice yesterday (Monday) that an individual who worked as a substitute…… 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
KWWR Sports Report 8/24/21
KWWR Sports Report 8/24/21 The Kansas City Royals defeated the Houston Astros 7-1 on the road last night (Monday). Royals slugger Salvador Perez hit his 33rd home run of the season. Kansas City picked up their fourth consecutive victory and have now won seven of their last eight. The St. Louis Cardinals had the day…… Continue Reading
Boone County Homicide Victims Identified As A Fulton Elementary School Teacher And Her Eleven Year Old Daughter
Boone County Homicide Victims Identified As A Fulton Elementary School Teacher And Her Eleven Year Old Daughter The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a homicide south of Columbia. In a Facebook post from the agency, they got a call from a family member that had been unable to contact relatives living in the 7500…… Continue Reading
New Amish Community in Montgomery County Brings Different Types of Traffic to Roadways
New Amish Community in Montgomery County Brings Different Types of Traffic to Roadways A new community is settling into Montgomery County and with it comes a learning curve for motorists. Amish families are settling in an area off of Highway 161 and Highway A in the Middletown area and with that comes new construction, new…… Continue Reading
Area Youth Win In Pork Skillathon
Area Youth Win In Pork Skillathon The Missouri Pork Association is announcing the winners of the 2021 Youth Swine Skillathon recently held at the State Fair. In the age 13-15 division, Ethan Strobel from Russellville took third place. In the 16 and Older division, sisters Annie and Lauren Robinson of Wellsville received first and third…… Continue Reading
