U.S. Business 54 in Mexico Reopens After Flood Waters Caused Closure U.S. Business 54 in Mexico, also known as East Liberty Street, is reopen this morning (Friday) after being closed at the railroad bridge due to flooding last night (Thursday). MoDOT is reminding that floodwaters can be deeper than they appear and can hide hazards…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/19/21
KWWR Sports Report 3/19 Mexico, Missouri native Brit Wilson has advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Brit competed at the Enterprise Arena in St. Louis yesterday (Thursday), and opened his day with a pair convincing victories in the first 2 rounds. Wilson represents Northern Illinois University and will face the No. 2…… Continue Reading
Cole County Educators Set to Get Vaccinated
Cole County Educators Set to Get Vaccinated A mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held today (Friday) in Cole County. The event will be held at the Linc in Jefferson City from 8am until 4pm. It is a walk-through clinic and the Pfizer vaccine will be administered. The Jefferson City School District will have a…… Continue Reading
Mexico Middle School Principal Deb Haag Stepping Into New Role as Moberly High School Principal
Mexico Middle School Principal Deb Haag Stepping Into New Role as Moberly High School Principal Mexico Middle School Principal Deb Haag will be leaving for a new job at the end of this school year. The Moberly School District announced Haag as the Moberly High School Principal for the 2021-2022 school year. She has 23…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
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
