Human Remains Found at Rock Bridge Park Identified Human remains found March 25th at Rock Bridge State Park are now identified. In a press conference this afternoon (Tuesday), Columbia Mayor Bryan Treece confirmed that the remains were those of missing Columbia woman Mengqi Ji Elledge. Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones said the remains were identified…… Continue Reading
Results From Tuesday’s General Municipal Election
Results From Tuesday’s General Municipal Election Centralia’s Mayor Chris Cox has won re-election after receiving 465 votes to Tim Grenke’s 209. The Use Tax in Centralia was voted down 353-312 and the proposition to extend the term of mayor to 3 years has passed 408-266. In Sturgeon Mike Butler won the mayor’s race with 61…… Continue Reading
Missouri American Water Rates Change in Mexico
Missouri American Water Rates Change in Mexico The Missouri Public Service Commission approves a rate change request from Missouri American Water Company. For Mexico customers, the inclining block rate pilot program will continue, but at reduced rates. Currently the first 1,000 gallons of water used per month costs $6.2469. In the new rate plan, the…… Continue Reading
Vandalia Native & MSHP Trooper to Receive Lifesaving Award
Vandalia Native & MSHP Trooper to Receive Lifesaving Award A native of Vandalia and currently a Trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol is set to receive a lifesaving award from the agency. Trooper Brock A. Teague responded to an accident on June 13th of last year and found a vehicle engulfed in flames. He…… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Vaccination Stats From Audrain County Health Department
COVID-19 Vaccination Stats From Audrain County Health Department Vaccination statistics for Audrain County are being released by the Audrain County Health Department. During the weekly inter-collaborative meeting today (Wednesday) between the department and community agencies, it was announced that 36% of Audrain Countians that are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1 or 2…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Police Looking for Missing Teen
Jefferson City Police Looking for Missing Teen Jefferson City Police is looking for a missing teen. 17 year old Thomas Kesete of Jefferson City has not been seen or contacted since Saturday, April 3rd. The family says that this is not normal behavior for him. He was last seen driving a black, 2005 Hundai Tucson…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 4/6/21
KWWR Sports Report 4/6 The Mexico Bulldogs Baseball Team picked up a 13-2 North Central Missouri Conference road win over the Moberly Spartans last night (Monday). Jessie Fennewald went 3 for 5 with 3 RBI and a complete game on the mound with seven innings pitched and 2 strike outs. Josh Forbis had 3 RBI…… Continue Reading
Columbia/Boone County Health Department to Host Vaccination Clinic for Restaurant and Bar Workers
Columbia/Boone County Health Department to Host Vaccination Clinic for Restaurant and Bar Workers The Columbia/Boone County Health Department will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for bar and restaurant workers this week on Friday. The clinic will be held at the Blue Note concert venue at 17 North Ninth Street in downtown Columbia from 1-5pm.…… Continue Reading
Geological Testing Will Impact I-70 Traffic Near Rocheport This Weekend
Geological Testing Will Impact I-70 Traffic Near Rocheport This Weekend I-70 traffic will be impacted at the Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport this Saturday and Sunday. Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will be collecting soil samples and rock characteristics of the land below the bridge deck as crews get ready for the construction of the…… Continue Reading
Missouri’s General Election Day Has Arrived
Missouri’s General Election Day Has Arrived Missouri’s general municipal Election Day will be taking place today (Tuesday) with polling places opening at 6 this morning. While in-person absentee voting closed last (Monday) night at 5pm, Missourians can still drop off their mail-in ballots until 7 tonight. Unlike the November 2020 election, COVID-19 is not a…… Continue Reading
