KWWR Sports Report 5/22 The 8th ranked Missouri Tigers Softball Team defeated UIC 8-0 in their NCAA Regional-opening game in Columbia yesterday (Friday). Jordan Weber tossed a one hitter for Mizzou in the run-rule victory for the Tigers. Up next Mizzou advances to the winner’s bracket to face off with Northern Iowa this afternoon (Saturday)…… Continue Reading
Mexico Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at The Nutrition Spot
Mexico Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at The Nutrition Spot The Mexico Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Nutrition Spot in with a ribbon cutting this morning. The business opened at the end of February. The Nutrition Spot is owned by Chandlar and Dominik Vlk who say they serve health smoothies and energizing beverages. The Nutrition…… Continue Reading
Payday Loan Robber Hits Hannibal
Payday Loan Robber Hits Hannibal Another Payday Loan robbery is being reported. Hannibal Police say on Thursday morning just after 11:30 officers responded to a panic alarm at Check n’ Go at 120 Steamboat Bend. Upon arrival officers contacted employees who reported a white man entered the business with a weapon and took an undisclosed…… Continue Reading
Head On Collision in Audrain County Leaves Bowling Green Woman With Serious Injuries
Head On Collision in Audrain County Leaves Bowling Green Woman With Serious Injuries A Bowling Green woman was taken by survival flight to the University Hospital after a head on collision in Audrain County yesterday afternoon (Thursday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened just before 3pm on Highway 54 at Audrain Lane Road.…… Continue Reading
West Plaza Dollar General Store Gets a Remodel
West Plaza Dollar General Store Gets a Remodel The Dollar General at 600 West Jackson in Mexico is getting a remodel according to the chain’s home office. The store will close next week so that work can begin. When complete, the store will have an expanded frozen and refrigerated foods section and fresh fruit and…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 5/21/21
KWWR Sports Report 5/21 The 8th ranked Missouri Tigers Softball Team will be hosting an NCAA Regional this afternoon in Columbia at Mizzou Softball Stadium when they play UIC. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30. The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will renew their rivalry and meet for the first time this season…… Continue Reading
Tori Taylor Extradited Back to Callaway County
Tori Taylor Extradited Back to Callaway County Tori Taylor is now in the Callaway County Jail, facing two charges in the county. Deputies extradited Taylor from Centralia, Illinois last night (Thursday) according to the agency. Taylor was thought to have been kidnapped in April, but was arrested in Illinois Sunday night after making contact with…… Continue Reading
Tori Taylor Now Facing New Charge in Missouri
Tori Taylor Now Facing New Charge in Missouri The Fulton woman thought to be a kidnapping victim is facing new charges in Missouri. Tori Taylor was arrested in Centralia, Illinois Sunday night on outstanding drug warrants. She is now facing a felony of first degree tampering with a motor vehicle after failing to return a…… Continue Reading
New Interim President Named at Lincoln University
New Interim President Named at Lincoln University Lincoln University in Jefferson City is naming a new interim president. Dr. John Moseley will assume the position Saturday following the departure of Dr. Jerald Jones Woofolk. Dr. Moseley has been Lincoln’s Director of Athletics and head men’s basketball coach and has been in higher education for 18…… Continue Reading
Boone County Fair Returns to Columbia in July
Boone County Fair Returns to Columbia in July The Boone County Fair is moving back to their former location in Columbia this year. Last year’s fair was canceled due to the pandemic, but from 2016 – 2019 it had been held at the Sturgeon Fairgrounds. This year’s Boone County Fair is July 20-24, according to…… Continue Reading
