Columbia Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography A Columbia man is facing charges of child pornography after an arrest yesterday (Thursday) by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. 60 year old Gary Mark Todd was identified as the suspect after a Cyber Crimes Task Force investigator for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office received a Cyber…… Continue Reading
Governor Mike Parson Visits Mexico Hart Career Center
Governor Mike Parson Visits Mexico Hart Career Center Missouri Governor Mike Parson paid a visit to the Hart Career Center in Mexico yesterday (Wednesday). Director Chris Denham gave Governor Parson a tour of the facility and he talked to students. Audrain County received Work Ready status back in 2017, and students from nine area schools…… Continue Reading
Mexico Youth Wrestlers Shine at State Wrestling Tournament
Mexico Youth Wrestlers Shine at State Wrestling Tournament Three area athletes earned some hardware in the USA Wrestling Youth State Tournament at the Hyvee Arena in Kansas City last weekend. Grant Van Horn placed 3rd in the 14 & Under 125-pound class. He is the son of Shannon and Tina Van Horn and is an…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Man Accused of Child Sex Crimes in Court on Wednesday for Bond Hearing
Audrain County Man Accused of Child Sex Crimes in Court on Wednesday for Bond Hearing The 12th Circuit Court has denied a motion for release for an Audrain County man accused of multiple child sex crimes. 36 year old William Dahl had a bond hearing yesterday (Wednesday). He was arrested for alleged child crimes on…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Announces New Principal at Eugene Field Elementary and New Communications Director
Mexico School District Announces New Principal at Eugene Field Elementary and New Communications Director The Mexico Public School District is announcing 2 new hires. Dr. Robert Allen Miles will be the incoming Principal for Eugene Field Elementary for the 2021-2022 school year. Dr. Miles is currently an Assistant Principal for Columbia Public Schools and previously…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/18/21
KWWR Sports Report 3/18 Full capacity crowds will be allowed at Faurot Field for football games this fall. The University of Missouri Athletics Department made the announcement on Twitter yesterday (Wednesday). Mizzou has 7 home games scheduled this season, with the season opener against Central Michigan on September 4th. Last season due to the coronavirus…… Continue Reading
IRS to Delay Tax Filing Deadline
IRS to Delay Tax Filing Deadline The IRS is planning to delay this year’s tax filing deadline to mid-May. The IRS put out a statement yesterday (Wednesday) saying the new deadline would be May 17th. The decision was reportedly made in order to allow filers more time to navigate tax situations complicated by the COVID-19…… Continue Reading
MU Athletics Announces Full Capacity Crowds for Fall Football Games
MU Athletics Announces Full Capacity Crowds for Fall Football Games Full capacity crowds will be allowed at Faurot Field for football games this fall. The University of Missouri Athletics Department made the announcement on Twitter yesterday (Wednesday). Mizzou has 7 home games scheduled this season, with the season opener against Central Michigan on September 4th.…… Continue Reading
Second Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Mexico Set for April 6th
Second Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Mexico Set for April 6th A second mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic is set for April 6th in Mexico. The Audrain County Health Department received approval from the State of Missouri this afternoon (Wednesday) for the use of the Missouri National Guard for the clinic that will be held at…… Continue Reading
Mark Twain Lake Users Urged to Use Caution as Lake Level Rises
Mark Twain Lake Users Urged to Use Caution as Lake Level Rises With recent rainfall and more in the forecast, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake are warning of higher lake elevations through the end of March. As of today (Wednesday) the elevation is 609.79 and is expected to crest at…… Continue Reading
