Audrain County Sheriff’s Office Adds Second K9 The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the addition of a 2nd K9 to their department. Sheriff Matt Oller posted on social media yesterday (Tuesday) that Apollo, a 5 year old Belgian Malinois that is certified in narcotics detection, tracking, article detection and apprehension that has been easing…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/22/21 For a second straight night the Mexico Bulldogs Girls Softball Team picked up an extra innings win. Mexico defeated Moberly 1-0 in 10 innings on the road last night (Tuesday). Jordyn Thurman threw a shutout with 6 strikeouts. Taylor DeMint led off the 10th inning with a walk, and then moved…… Continue Reading
Eight Is Great for State Ranked Mexico Bulldogs Football Team The Mexico Bulldogs Football Team remains ranked 8th in Class 3 of State High School rankings released yesterday (Monday). The Bulldogs are a perfect 4-0 and coming off a 46-16 road against Marshall last week. This sets up a match up of the undefeated this…… Continue Reading
William Woods University Names 13th President William Woods University in Fulton will soon be under new leadership. The college announced today (Tuesday) that Dr. Jeremy L. Moreland will be the school’s 13th president, taking over for retiring president Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett. Dr. Moreland comes to William Woods from St. Thomas University where he serves…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/21/21 The Mexico Bulldogs Girls Softball Team defeated the Marshall Owls 12-4 on the road last night (Monday). Jordyn Thurman led her team at the plate when runners were on base, driving in 4 on 3 hits. Thurman drove in runs on a double in the first, a triple in the fourth,…… Continue Reading
Mexico Retailers Feel the Effects of Supply Chain Interruption Supply chain issues are affecting businesses nationwide, and Mexico retailers are no exception. Melody Farnen, owner of Melody’s Quality Jewelry, says they’ve experienced issues getting some of their retail supplies in, but their product inventory hasn’t been affected, nor has their custom jewelry work. They have,…… Continue Reading
Virtual Town Hall Meeting Coming Up For Women Veterans A virtual town hall meeting for women Veterans is being hosted by Missouri’s three VA hospitals Thursday evening at 6. During the call, all three hospitals will provide a five minute update on services they provide and what each has to offer women Veterans. Truman VA…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Investigating Shooting That Sent a Man to the Hospital An investigation is underway in Mexico after shooting sent a man to the hospital. Mexico Public Safety says it happened on Saturday afternoon just before 2, in the 1000 block of Buchanan. Responding personnel learned that a person who lives on the block…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/20/21 The Mexico Girls Tennis Team is bringing home a first place finish after competing in the Osage Tournament on Saturday. In singles competition Shelby Kennemore took 2nd place, and Katie Gooch finished in 3rd place. Mexico’s Jocelyn Garcia and Estrella Lopez took 2nd place, and Lily Yager and Winona Whelan had…… Continue Reading
Art Simmons & Saddlebred Horse Legacy in Mexico Mexico, once known as the saddle horse capital of the world, can trace that history back to within two score of the founding of the city. In 1867, C.T. Quisenberry came to Mexico from Kentucky and introduced the horse known as Missouri Clay. Mr. Quisenberry had a…… Continue Reading
