Sturgeon Boil Advisory

Sturgeon Boil Advisory A Boil Advisory is in effect for parts of Sturgeon until 12:45pm tomorrow (Wednesday) 3/31. The areas impacted include East Benson Starting at Fairgrounds Road to the end of the blacktop. All of North JoAnn. West Smith from North JoAnn to corner of North Turner. Corner of West Proctor & Fairgrounds to…Continue Reading

Human Remains Found in Columbia Expected to be Identified This Week

Human Remains Found in Columbia Expected to be Identified This Week Human remains found at the Rock Bridge State Park last week are expected to be identified on Friday. The Boone/Callaway Medical Examiner’s Office is reporting they have a forensic anthropologist looking for signs of injury and examining the scene where the human remains were…Continue Reading

Audrain County Health Department Opens Phase 2 COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments

Audrain County Health Department Opens Phase 2 COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments The Audrain County Health Department is now accepting appointments for those residents that fall into Phase 2 of the State’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. Those that are now eligible fall into the chemical, construction, commercial facilities, critical manufacturing, defense industrial base, financial services, food or agriculture,…Continue Reading

Red Flag Warning in Effect Monday 3/29 from Noon to 8pm

Red Flag Warning in Effect Monday 3/29 from Noon to 8pm The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels is prompting a Red Flag Warning this afternoon (Monday) and evening. Mexico Public Safety Major Brice Mesko says it isn’t illegal to burn in Mexico. The red flag warning is in effect from noon…Continue Reading

ACCIS Donations Appreciated

ACCIS Donations Appreciated Audrain County Crisis Intervention Services, a non profit working with domestic and sexual assault victims, is still in need of donations as they continue to be impacted by COVID-19. Director Peggy Payne says during the height of the crisis last year, some people were unable to donate monetarily or through delivery of…Continue Reading

KWWR Sports Report 3/29/21

KWWR Sports Report 3/29 Two more Mizzou men’s basketball players are joining Xavier Pinson in the transfer portal. Redshirt sophomore Parker Braun entered the portal Saturday morning followed by senior Mark Smith just hours later. Braun is the son of former Mizzou women’s player Lisa Sanbothe Braun and nephew of former men’s player Mike Sandbothe.…Continue Reading

Tick-Borne Illness Rise During Warmer Weather

Tick-Borne Illness Rise During Warmer Weather Spring is here and with warmer weather comes tick season and a rise in tick-borne illnesses. Health Officials offer some tips to help reduce the chances of ticks becoming a problem in the first place. Ticks like warm weather, tall grass, and bushes so keeping your yard cut and…Continue Reading

New CEO Announced for Columbia Housing Authority

New CEO Announced for Columbia Housing Authority Long-time Columbia city employee and former Housing Programs Manager is named the new CEO for the Columbia Housing Authority. Randy Cole is set to take on the overall responsibility for the Housing Authority’s affordable housing programs and related supportive services. The promotion of Cole was announced today (Monday).Continue Reading

Fire Destroys New London Home

Fire Destroys New London Home A New London family is being assisted by the Red Cross after losing their home in a fire yesterday morning (Sunday). According to the Hannibal Rural Fire Protection District, they got the call just before 7:00 and found a mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters determined that the fire…Continue Reading

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