KWWR Sports Report 3/17 In Spring Training Baseball yesterday (Tuesday) the Kansas City Royals were blanked 13-0 by the Seattle Mariners. The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly released running back Damien Williams. The NFL Network said yesterday (Tuesday) the move will clear up over two million dollars in the salary cap. Williams opted out of…… Continue Reading
Storms Could Flood Road, Drivers Urged to Use Caution
Storms Could Flood Road, Drivers Urged to Use Caution As storms roll into the listening area today drivers are being warned of possible flooded roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation is advising motorists to turn around and don’t drown when approaching flooded roadways and to keep a lookout for low-lying areas. MoDOT is advising drivers…… Continue Reading
Moberly Public Schools Hire New Superintendent
Moberly Public Schools Hire New Superintendent The Moberly Public Schools has a new Superintendent. The Moberly Public Schools Board of Education voted to hire Dr. Dustin Fanning as the next district superintendent. He will start his new job on July 1st of this year. Fanning was also named as interim superintendent for the remainder of…… Continue Reading
Arrest Made in Columbia Waffle House Murder
Arrest Made in Columbia Waffle House Murder The man accused of murdering 51 year old Reginald Ball at the Vandiver Drive Waffle House in Columbia Sunday night is behind bars. Columbia Police arrested 50 year old Leo B. Robinson of Columbia today (Tuesday) for second degree murder and armed criminal action. He is now in…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 3/16
Audrain County Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 3/16 No new cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County reported today (Tuesday). According to the Audrain County Health Department there are currently just 6 total active cases. The 7-day average of new cases remains at 1.3. There have been a total of 1,690 cases and…… Continue Reading
Noble Health Takes Control of Ownership of Hospital in Mexico
Noble Health Takes Control of Ownership of Hospital in Mexico The Kansas-City based Noble Health is officially the new owner of the hospital in Mexico. Leadership transition officially changed over from SSM to Noble Health at 12:01 this morning (Tuesday). Noble Health signed a definitive agreement to transfer ownership from SSM in January and Amy…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/16/21
KWWR Sports Report 3/16 Mizzou Women’s Basketball will be playing in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament after being selected to the field of 32 teams last night (Monday). Mizzou will open the tournament in the Fort Worth regional against Fresno State on Friday at 2pm. It marks the 8th WNIT appearance in program history and…… Continue Reading
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Jefferson City Medical Group’s New Outpatient Surgery Center
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Jefferson City Group’s New Outpatient Surgery Center A groundbreaking ceremony will take place today (Tuesday) for the Jefferson City Medical Group’s new outpatient surgery center. The expansion will help serve more patients and provide a greater ease of accessibility according to a spokesperson for the Jefferson City Medical Group. The project is…… Continue Reading
Bird Scooters Coming Back to Columbia
Bird Scooters Coming Back to Columbia Bird scooters are set to return to Columbia after the Columbia City Council approved an agreement with the University of Missouri and Bird Rides, Inc last night (Monday). The council voted unanimously to support the dock-less scooters after questions were asked about past issues such as logistics and placement.…… Continue Reading
Train Hits Stalled Truck in Moberly
Train Hits Stalled Truck in Moberly Route A in Moberly between Route AA and Highway 63 will be closed into today (Tuesday) for repairs after a train crashed into a stalled truck yesterday (Monday) afternoon. A Norflolk train crashed into the truck just after 3pm near Highway A and Morely Street. The collision caused multiple…… Continue Reading
