Katie Bowen Makes Mexico School History Advancing to State Girls Wrestling Tournament Katie Bowen made history yesterday (Saturday) at Sectionals becoming the first girl wrestler in Mexico school history to qualify for State. Bowen took second place in Sectionals held in Versailles going 2-1 on the day. She will next compete at State on March…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 2/20/21
KWWR Sports Report 2/20 The Mexico High School Girls Wrestling Team will continue to make history today (Saturday) as they compete in their first ever Sectionals. All 5 members of the first ever Mexico High School Girls Wrestling Tam, include Katie Bowen, Abbey Drew, Kaylynn Pehle, Choice Foster and Brett Iman qualified for Sectionals after…… Continue Reading
Community R6 Basketball Star Brianna Beamer Signs National Letter of Intent to Play at Webster University
Community R6 Basketball Star Brianna Beamer Signs National Letter of Intent to Play at Webster University Community R6 High School senior Brianna Beamer signed her National Letter of Intent to play college basketball at Webster University in St. Louis today. Beamer has played point guard and been a huge part of leading the Lady Trojans…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 2/19/21
KWWR Sports Report 2/19 The Community R6 Boys and Girls Basketball Teams picked up road wins last night (Thursday) against Madison. The Trojans boys topped Madison 67-25, while the girls picked up a 73-22 victory. The Trojans and Lady Trojans will be back in action tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm at Glasgow. The St. Louis Blues…… Continue Reading
One New COVID-19 Death in Audrain County
One New COVID-19 Death in Audrain County One new death being reported today (Friday) by the Audrain County Health Department. One new case is being reported, bringing the total active cases to 12. There have been 1,677 total cases and 53 deaths in the county since the pandemic began.… Continue Reading
Teachers Not Moving Up On Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
Teachers Not Moving Up On Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Teachers will not be moving up on Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. Governor Mike Parson and Missouri Health Director Dr. Randall Williams addressed the question yesterday (Thursday) during the state’s weekly COVID-19 briefing. Governor Parson said around 3 million people are eligible to get the vaccine now,…… Continue Reading
Vandalia Women’s Prison May Have Half of It’s Housing Units Permanently Closed Under Governor’s Budget Proposal
Vandalia Women’s Prison May Have Half of It’s Housing Units Permanently Closed Under Governor’s Budget Proposal The women’s prison in Vandalia could have around half of it’s housing units permanently closed. According to Trevor Foley, with the state Department of Corrections, Governor Parson’s 34.1 billion dollar budget for the fiscal year starting in July includes…… Continue Reading
Columbia Assault Victim Dies
Columbia Assault Victim Dies A Columbia woman who was the victim of a shooting earlier this week has died from her injuries. 33 year old Maya Leah Wootton, died yesterday (Thursday) at a local hospital. The shooting took place in the 200 block of Orchard Court in Columbia on Monday morning and the case was…… Continue Reading
No New Cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County
No New Cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County No new cases of the novel coronavirus being reported in Audrain County today (Thursday). According to the Audrain County Health Department, there are 13 active cases in the county with 10 of them in Mexico. There have been 1,611 recoveries and 52 deaths since the pandemic began.… Continue Reading
Bill Would Allow Missourians to Keep Portion of Overpaid Unemployment Benefits
Bill Would Allow Missourians to Keep Portion of Overpaid Unemployment Benefits A bill passed yesterday in Jefferson City by the Special Committee on Government Oversight would allow Missourians to keep the portion of overpaid unemployment benefits that came from federal stimulus package money. Around one hundred fifty million dollars in unemployment benefits have been overpaid…… Continue Reading
