South Fork Recreation Area at Mark Twain Lake Set to Re-Open The South Fork Recreation Area at Mark Twain Lake is set to re-open on Saturday, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy equipment operations and material hauling will still be taking place along the primary access road within the area and visitors…… Continue Reading
Centralia Garage Fire
Centralia Garage Fire No injuries reported after a garage fire last night (Wednesday) in Centralia. The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to the 8000 block of east Mclane-Daling road just after 7:30. Officials with fire department reports the 2-car garage, 2 cars and other items in the garage suffered heat damage and heavy smoke.…… Continue Reading
Farber Library Dedication Ceremony Honoring Life and Service of Mrs. Vernelle Hull Planned for April 24th
Farber Library Dedication Ceremony Honoring Life and Service of Mrs. Vernelle Hull Planned for April 24th A dedication ceremony honoring the life and service of Mrs. Vernelle Hull will be taking place at the Farber Library on Saturday, April 24th. Vernelle was instrumental in the establishment of the Farber Library Branch, which opened in 1966…… Continue Reading
Electrical Sign Fire at Randy’s Auto Body in Mexico
Electrical Sign Fire at Randy’s Auto Body in Mexico Mexico Public Safety is on the scene of Randy’s Auto Body in Mexico after a sign shorted out causing an electrical fire this morning (Wednesday). KWWR News spoke with the owner Randy Groves who said the top part of his sign caught fire and there were…… Continue Reading
Mexico School Board and Mexico City Council Candidates to Answer Questions at Audrain County League of Women’s Voters Forum Tonight
Mexico School Board and Mexico City Council Candidates to Answer Questions at Audrain County League of Women’s Voters Forum Tonight The Audrain County League of Women’s Voters will be hosting a forum for the candidates running for seats on the Mexico City Council and the Mexico Board of Education. The Mexico City Council has 2…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/31/21
KWWR Sports Report 3/31 The Mexico Bulldogs Baseball Team picked up a North Central Missouri Conference win 7-1 over the Kirksville Tigers last night (Tuesday). Daeye Miller went 2-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs score. Quayvon Belcher was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI. Andrew Runge was 1 for 2 and 2 stolen bases.…… Continue Reading
Missouri House Votes Not to Fund Medicaid Expansion
Missouri House Votes Not to Fund Medicaid Expansion The Missouri House of Representatives has voted down funding Medicaid expansion. Yesterday (Tuesday) the Republican-led house voted against several Democratic proposals to fund thousands more low-income adults to get Medicaid. Voters in Missouri last year amended the state Constitution to expand eligibility for the government health care…… Continue Reading
Arthur Center Community Health Hosting Drive Thru Vaccination Clinic at Presser Arts Center
Arthur Center Community Health Hosting Drive Thru Vaccination Clinic at Presser Arts Center The Arthur Center Community Health will be hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic tomorrow (Wednesday). It is a first come, first serve event where the Moderna vaccine will be given out. It is taking place at the Presser Performing Arts Center in…… Continue Reading
Centralia Woman With Minor Injuries in Audrain County Accident
Centralia Woman With Minor Injuries in Audrain County Accident A Centralia woman is recovering from minor injuries following a one car accident in Audrain County last night (Monday). The Missouri Highway Patrol reports it happened on State Route E, one mile north of State Route T. 53 year old Rosie E. Ridgeway traveled off the…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/30/21
KWWR Sports Report 3/30 The Mexico High School Boys Tennis Team picked up a conference yesterday (Monday) on the road at Hannibal with a Team Score Mexico 8 – Hannibal 1. Individual Results: Randy Hernandez 10-2 Haden Frazier 10-5 Carter McIntosh 10-2 Ryan Pemberton 10-6 Bryson Stuehmer 10-8 Andrew Stephens 8-10 Varsity Doubles: Randy Hernandez…… Continue Reading
