KWWR Sports Report 5/18/21

KWWR Sports Report 5/18 The Mexico Bulldogs Girls Soccer Team had their season come to an end with a 6-1 loss in the opening round of Districts against Winfield in Mexico last night (Monday). The St. Louis Blues lost to the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup first-round playoff series last…… Continue Reading

Two Local Highway Patrol Troopers Promoted

Two Local Highway Patrol Troopers Promoted Two Missouri State Highway Patrol sergeants in Boone County are getting Lieutenant bars. Sergeants Scott Ballard and Matt Broniec will be assigned to General Headquarters in Jefferson City with their new positions. Sgt. Ballard has been in Boone County since November of 2006 and Sgt. Broniec since 2009. Broniec…… Continue Reading

Mexico School District Locked Out of Facebook Account

Mexico School District Locked Out of Facebook Account Mexico Public Schools is alerting residents to a scam that is resulting in the district’s loss of access to Facebook. According to Superintendent Dr. Tammy Lupardus, hackers gained access to a staff member’s personal Facebook account and gained access to the school district’s account. The perpetrator then…… Continue Reading

Twelfth Judicial Circuit Awarded Twenty Eight Thousand Dollars in Grant Money to Improve Response for Individuals With Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Twelfth Judicial Circuit Awarded Twenty Eight Thousand Dollars in Grant Money to Improve Response for Individuals With Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Over twenty eight thousand dollars is being awarded to the 12th Judicial Circuit to host training to improve criminal justice responses for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. The $28,750…… Continue Reading

Local College Track Star Headed to National Competition

Local College Track Star Headed to National Competition A local track athlete is headed to the NAIA National Championships after competing at the St. Francis Fighting Chance Invitational on Friday afternoon. William Woods University Freshman Natalie Thomas, took third place in the javelin with a throw of 39.40. The NAIA Track and Field National Championship…… Continue Reading

KWWR Sports Report 5/17/21

KWWR Sports Report 5/17 Several Community R6 Track Team members are State bound after competing in the Class 1A Sectionals at South Callaway on Saturday. Dylan Hoyt earned fifth place in the mile run. Justin Duenke finished just shy of advancing in shot put in fifth place with a throw of 11.79m. Paige Meyer, junior,…… Continue Reading

Nine Rescued During Human Trafficking Operation in Columbia

Nine Rescued During Human Trafficking Operation in Columbia An investigation is ongoing after 9 people were rescued Friday night during a joint human trafficking operation conducted by several Boone County and state law enforcement agencies. According to a release from the state attorney general’s office, local, state, and federal agencies conducted the operation out of…… Continue Reading

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