Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Now that all three phases of Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan are open, the Audrain County Health Department is taking appointments at their office and at two upcoming vaccination clinics. The clinics will be held in Vandalia at the Eastern Missouri YMCA next Thursday, April 15th between 8:30 and…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 4/9/21
KWWR Sports Report 4/9 The Mexico Bulldogs High School Baseball Team picked up a 7-2 win over the Fulton Hornets in a rain shortened game last night (Thursday) in Mexico. Ty Prince put a triple, Daeye Miller was 1-1 and drew 3 walks with a stolen base. Josh Forbis, William Dobyns, and Jack Wilburn combined…… Continue Reading
Missing Jefferson City Teen Located
Missing Jefferson City Teen Located A 17-year old Jefferson City teen reported missing earlier this week has been contacted. Jefferson City Police said in a press release this (Thursday) afternoon that they had been in contact with Thomas Kesete and that he is safe and left on his own accord. No other information was released…… Continue Reading
Fulton Tow Truck Driver Dies from Injuries After Being Hit by Vehicle on I-70 in Callaway County
Fulton Tow Truck Driver Dies from Injuries After Being Hit from Vehicle on I-70 in Callaway County A Fulton tow truck driver has died after being hit by a vehicle on I-70 in Callaway County at the 151-mile marker on march 29th. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports 25 year old Ryan Brewer died yesterday (Thursday)…… Continue Reading
Westminster College Has New President
Westminster College Has New President Westminster College in Fulton now has a new president. Donald P. Lofe, Jr. is the college’s 23rd president, effective July 1st. Lofe is a 1979 Westminster graduate and has been serving as interim president since June when Fletcher Lamkin retired. Lofe was formerly chairman of the Westminster Board of Trustees.… Continue Reading
Boone County Records First U.K. Variant COVID-19 Case
Boone County Records First U.K. Variant COVID-19 Case The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is reporting the 1st positive case of the U.K. variant COVID-19 today (Thursday). According to a press release the health department has completed the case investigation and contact tracing for the patient and in order to protect the patient’s privacy, no other…… Continue Reading
Callaway County Man Sentenced to One Hundred Thirty Five Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes
Callaway County Man Sentenced to One Hundred Thirty Five Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes A New Bloomfield man is now sentenced to 135 years total in prison on charges of child molestation and statutory sodomy. 39 year old Jarrad Vandergrift was sentenced yesterday (Wednesday) in the Circuit Court of Callaway County. A 14…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 4/8/21
KWWR Sports Report 4/8 Cardinals baseball is finally back in St. Louis as Opening day has arrived and will look a bit different due to COVID-19 protocols and guidelines. Around 30 percent fan capacity will be allowed socially distanced in the stands at Busch Stadium. Pregame ceremonies begin at 2:30 with an appearance by the…… Continue Reading
Columbia School Bus Driver Fired After Video Surfaces Showing Reckless Driving
Columbia School Bus Driver Fired After Video Surfaces Showing Reckless Driving A bus driver is fired following a video of a Columbia Public School bus swerving in and out of lanes on Highway 63 on Tuesday night. Columbia Public Schools parent Lizzandra Abshier says she was driving in her car with her children and a…… Continue Reading
Auxvasse Man Sentenced to Prison for Second Degree Murder
Auxvasse Man Sentenced to Prison for Second Degree Murder An Auxvasse man is sentenced to 12 years in prison for second degree murder. According to court records 30 year old Joey Morris was sentenced after he pleaded guilty in connection to the April 2019 shooting of Nathan Pritchett Jr. Officials say Morris admitted he, William…… Continue Reading
