Family Video Closing All Locations Family Video is shuttering all stores after closing 200 locations last fall. According to WGEM TV in Quincy, all locations will be closed according to parent company Highland Ventures, LTD. The company is in the process of selling inventory and store fixtures and according to a local store employee, most…… Continue Reading
Los Angeles Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue Donates to Mexico Bright Futures Program
Los Angeles Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue Donates to Mexico Bright Futures Program The Mexico Bright Futures program is the recipient of a donation from NBA coach Tyronn Lue. Marci Minor, Mexico Public Schools Information Director says the donation was for the lunch buddies program. Anyone interested in being a lunch buddy can contact the Mexico…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 1/5/21
KWWR Sports Report 1/5 The Mexico Bulldogs Basketball Team made a huge step forward in their quest of winning the North Central Missouri Conference defeating the Fulton Hornets 70-63 in overtime on the road last night (Monday). Isaiah Reams led the team with 21 as the Bulldogs improved to 7-0 on the season. In other…… Continue Reading
Former Missouri Senator Jack Danforth Says Hawley’s Electoral Challenge is Highly Destructive
Former Missouri Senator Jack Danforth Says Hawley’s Electoral Challenge is Highly Destructive Former Missouri Senator John Danforth is saying Senator Josh Hawley’s and others who are challenging Joe Biden’s election win is a radical and highly destructive attack. The 84 year old, three-term Republican Senator Danforth released a written statement yesterday (Monday). Danforth has been…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Council Extends Emergency Declaration
Jefferson City Council Extends Emergency Declaration An emergency declaration is being extended by the Jefferson City Council. The extension was extended through February 1st after a meeting last night (Monday). The extension will keep all public city meetings virtual and the mandatory mask requirement in city hall was also extended. The Cole County Health Department…… Continue Reading
Nineteen Year Old Shot Near Stephens Park in Columbia
Nineteen Year Old Shot Near Stephens Park in Columbia An investigation is ongoing in Columbia after a 19 year old was shot in the area of Old 63 and Broadway near Stephens Lake Park last night (Monday). It happened just after 10pm and officers gave aid to the victim until EMS arrived. No other details…… Continue Reading
Mexico Bulldogs Basketball Remains Unbeaten After Emerging in Overtime Battle Against Fulton
Mexico Bulldogs Basketball Remains Unbeaten After Emerging in Overtime Battle Against Fulton The Mexico Bulldogs Boys Basketball Team broke a 3 game losing streak to the Fulton Hornets winning 70-63 on the road in overtime tonight (Monday). It was a back and forth ball game throughout. The Bulldogs got off to a quick start and…… Continue Reading
New COVID-19 Death in Audrain County According to Health Department
New COVID-19 Death in Audrain County According to Health Department One new death and twenty-six new cases of COVID-19 reported in Audrain County today (Monday). According to the Audrain County Health Department, there are 154 active cases with 112 in Mexico, 17 in Vandalia and 11 in Centralia. There have been 1,525 total cases and…… Continue Reading
Four Traffic Fatalities During Missouri Highway Patrol New Year’s Counting Period
Four Traffic Fatalities During Missouri Highway Patrol New Year’s Counting Period Four traffic fatalities are being reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol over the New Year’s Holiday Weekend. Two of the fatalities happened in the Springfield area, one traffic fatality happened in each of the St. Joseph and Rolla areas. The highway patrol responded to…… Continue Reading
City of Mexico Announces Additional Hours for Brush Yard Following the Winter Storm
City of Mexico Announces Additional Hours for Brush Yard Following Winter Storm Due to the recent winter storm, the City of Mexico’s Brush yard is announcing additional hours on Friday, January 8th, from 9am until 3pm. The brush yard will also be open for normal winter hours on Saturday, January 9th from 9am until 3pm.…… Continue Reading
