One Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting in Columbia More details are being released by Columbia Police regarding an officer-involved shooting this afternoon (Wednesday). In a press conference, Chief Geoff Jones says officers were at Petro Mart at Stadium and Ash and called for emergency assistance, that shots had been fired, and one subject was down. Emergency…… Continue Reading
Hickman’s IGA in Perry Has a New Owner
Hickman’s IGA in Perry Has a New Owner The only grocery store in Ralls County will remain open. Owners of Hickman’s IGA in Perry have sold the business to Jordan and Megan Branstetter, who start learning the ropes of the business this month before taking ownership June 28th. The Branstetters plan to carry on the…… Continue Reading
Two Arrested in Fulton After Drug Search Warrant Executed
Two Arrested in Fulton After Drug Search Warrant Executed A narcotics search warrant at 5015 Oak Lane in Fulton yields two arrests early this morning (Wednesday). Fulton Police and the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office assisted the MUSTANG Drug Task Force in serving the warrant at 6:15. 53 year old Christopher Larue was arrested for possession…… Continue Reading
Columbia Fire Department Loses Valued Member of Their Fire Marshal’s Office
Columbia Fire Department Loses Valued Member of Their Fire Marshal’s Office Columbia firefighters are mourning the loss of one of their investigators. Izzo, the Columbia Fire Department’s accelerant detecting K9 died after a sudden illness. Izzo was assigned to Battalion Chief Jim Pasley in the Fire Marshal’s office and was often at community events and…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers The Audrain County Health Department is reporting zero active cases of COVID-19 in their weekly report released this morning (Wednesday). According to the Audrain County Health Department there are 2 active probable cases. For a more detailed look at how Audrain County is faring and more…… Continue Reading
Avenue of the Flags Returns to Centralia for Memorial Day
Avenue of the Flags Returns to Centralia for Memorial Day A Centralia tradition is returning this weekend for Memorial Day. The Avenue of the Flags at Centralia City Cemetery will be back for another year, but volunteers are needed to help raise the poles and flags. Dennis Mills with Centralia’s VFW Post says there are…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 5/26/21
KWWR Sports Report 5/26 The St. Louis Cardinals lost 8-3 to the Chicago White Sox on the road last night (Tuesday). Jack Flaherty suffered his first loss on the year after a historic 8-0 start. The Redbirds will try to salvage one game out of the 3 game series with the White Sox this afternoon.…… Continue Reading
Special Prosecutor Amends Charges in Patricia McCloskey Case
Special Prosecutor Amends Charges in Patricia McCloskey Case A special prosecutor in the case of Mark and Patricia McCloskey is amending the charge against Patricia and may amend her husband’s charge as well. The McCloskeys were indicted in October on felony charges of unlawful use of a weapon and evidence tampering. Yesterday (Monday), special prosecutor…… Continue Reading
New Emergency Alert System Available for Audrain Countians
New Emergency Alert System Available for Audrain Countians A new emergency mass notification system is now available to Audrain County residents. The Audrain County Emergency Management Agency made the announcement today (Tuesday) that Audrain County Joint Communications is partnering with Inspiron Logistics to offer Wireless Emergency Notification System or WENS to residents. The system requires…… Continue Reading
North Callaway High School Principal Resigns
North Callaway High School Principal Resigns North Callaway High School Principal Brian Jobe is resigning after 17 years with the district. According to the Fulton Sun, Jobe’s resignation was accepted by the district’s board of education Thursday. Jobe has accepted a position as assistant director of Nichols Career Center in Jefferson City. Jobe taught English…… Continue Reading
