Audrain County Health Department Clarifies Wastewater COVID-19 Data

Audrain County Health Department Clarifies Wastewater COVID-19 Data The Audrain County Health Department is clarifying information released yesterday (Wednesday) regarding COVID-19 Delta variant traces in Mexico’s wastewater. Sarah Palmer, Environmental Public Health Specialist II with the agency, says Mexico’s drinking water is in no way compromised and that drinking water and wastewater are two separate…… Continue Reading

Former North Callaway Teacher & Coach Charged in Iowa

Former North Callaway Teacher & Coach Charged in Iowa A now former North Callaway teacher and coach being charged in Iowa with crimes related to child pornography and sextortion involving girls in Muscatine, Iowa. 44-year old Chad Alan Craghead of Fulton was arrested in Missouri June 16th and charged in Muscatine with two counts of…… Continue Reading

Delta COVID-19 Variant Prevalent in Parts of Missouri

Delta COVID-19 Variant Prevalent in Parts of Missouri The Missouri Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a Health Advisory due to the Delta COVID-19 variant. The highest proportion of Delta variant cases is in the southwest part of Missouri, but has been detected in 16 of 23 recent wastewater plant samples, including Mexico.…… Continue Reading

Cole County Judge Declares Medicaid Expansion Unconstitutional

Cole County Judge Declares Medicaid Expansion Unconstitutional A Cole County judge rules on behalf of the State in a lawsuit over funding for Medicaid expansion. Judge Jon Beetem ruled that the initiative was unconstitutional because it didn’t include a way to pay for the new enrollees. In his ruling, Beetem wrote that the state’s constitution…… Continue Reading

KWWR Sports Report 6/23/21

KWWR Sports Report 6/223/21 The St. Louis Cardinals lost 8-2 to the Detroit Tigers on the road last night (Tuesday). Cardinals starting pitcher Johan Oviedo took the loss, allowing 6 runs, two earned, on six hits and 3 walks in 3 2/3 innings. The 2 teams finish the 2 game series this afternoon (Wednesday). The…… Continue Reading

Preliminary Hearing Date Set for Jennifer Huddleston

Preliminary Hearing Date Set for Jennifer Huddleston A preliminary hearing date is now set for Jennifer Huddleston, charged along with William Dahl with sexual trafficking of a child, possessing and promoting child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor child. At a disposition hearing today (Tuesday), Huddleston’s case was continued until July 27th when a…… Continue Reading

Audrain County Commissioners and Emergency Management Director Honored for Service During COVID-19

Audrain County Commissioners and Emergency Management Director Honored for Service During COVID-19 The Audrain County Commission and the Audrain County Emergency Management Agency is receiving recognition for their help in the COVID-19 response. Audrain County Health Department Director Craig Brace presented plaques and posters of appreciation to the County Commissioners Steve Hobbs, Alan Winders and…… Continue Reading

KWWR Sports Report 6/22/21

KWWR Sports Report 6/22/21 Mexico High School wrestlers Katie Bowen, Ricky Juarez and Dylan Mosely have arrived in Orlando, Florida to compete at the AAU Scholastic Team Duals. All 50 states are represented. It runs through Thursday, June 24th. A Jefferson City native will be playing on the U.S. Olympic Women’s team. 24 year old…… Continue Reading

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