Westphalia Man Injured in Pulaski County A 24-year-old Westphalia man was seriously injured in a single-car accident this morning in Pulaski County. He was driving his 1989 Honda Civic on Highway 133, at 12:15am, when he traveled off the right side of the road and hit a tree. He was transported by Mercy Life Flight…… Continue Reading
Speed Decrease at Scott’s Corner
Speed Decrease at Scott’s Corner As we near the new school year, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced they will be lowering the current speed limit at the roundabout intersection of Missouri Route 19, U.S. Route 54, and Route BB, known as Scott’s Corner in Audrain County, near Community R-VI School. The speed…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/7/2025
KWWR Sports Report 8/7/2025 The Southeastern Conference announced its 2026 league slate yesterday and the Tigers 18-game schedule features 16 games against teams that qualified for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Nine of those teams make the trip to Mizzou Arena. The Tigers set to be challenged right from the start, hosting defending national champion Florida…… Continue Reading
Moberly Boil Order
Moberly Boil Order The City of Moberly has rescheduled a water outage today as it replaces a faulty junction valve. Water service will be restored once repairs are completed. Customers affected are in the following area: If residents experience low water pressure, or have no water, in their area, there will be a 48-hour Boil…… Continue Reading
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three A federal grand jury sitting in Jefferson City returned indictments yesterday against three individuals charging a range of federal offenses. Included in those charges, Alex Mills Zoll, 42, Cedar Rapids, Ia., was charged with three counts, enticement a minor to engage in sexual activity, an attempt to produce child pornography,…… Continue Reading
Columbia Fire Department Performs Technical Rescue
Columbia Fire Department Performs Technical Rescue A scary accident yesterday morning in Columbia as firefighters and paramedics were called to the 300 block of Parkwood Court. A Columbia Fire Department ladder truck, now equipped for technical rescue operations, got a workout. At approximately 10am, a construction accident resulted in the rebar impalement of a person’s…… Continue Reading
Columbia Doctor Not Guilty of Harassment
Columbia Doctor Not Guilty of Harassment A Columbia doctor accused of rape has been found guilty of two misdemeanors in a separate case. Travis Birkhead was found guilty of two counts of violating a restraining order, but he was found not guilty of first degree harassment. He will be sentenced on October 17th. Birkhead is…… Continue Reading
Gray Sentenced for Fraud, Stealing
Gray Sentenced for Fraud, Stealing A Columbia man was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to more than five years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from clients. 24-year-old Calvin Lee Gray was sentenced to 65 months in federal prison and will have to repay the $357,582. Gray admitted that from August…… Continue Reading
Fulton Sex Offender Charged
Fulton Sex Offender Charged A registered sex offender in Fulton was arrested and charged with a felony after allegedly being seen at a public park with a playground and splash pad. 31-year-old Schylur Mahurin was charged Wednesday after the Callaway County Sheriff’s office received multiple complaints over the weekend. A probation officer who had a…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man in Hwy 54 Accident
Mexico Man in Hwy 54 Accident A Mexico man received moderate injuries after a single-vehicle accident yesterday in Callaway County. The 21-year-old man was driving a Ford Mustang westbound on Highway 54 near highway 40, when it traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a billboard, overturning the car and ejecting the…… Continue Reading
