KWWR Sports Report 12/8 The Steelers are unbeaten no more, thanks to former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith. The Washington Football Team knocked off Pittsburgh 23-17 yesterday afternoon. Smith was 31 of 48 for 296 yards and a touchdown in the win. While Kansas City and Pittsburgh are tied at 11-1 on the season, the Steelers…… Continue Reading
Truman VA Hospital Plans Ahead for Additional COVID-19 Deaths
Truman VA Hospital Plans Ahead for Additional COVID-19 Deaths A new temporary disaster morgue is now in place at Truman VA Hospital in Columbia. The new unit has not yet been used and while the capacity of their in-house morgue hasn’t been exceeded, Public Affairs Officer Jeff Hoelscher says they are planning ahead as the…… Continue Reading
Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers About Missouri-Based Business
Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers About Missouri-Based Business The Better Business Bureau is cautioning consumers about a Clayton business. Germless Products, also known as Germless Masks was established earlier this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and is earning an F from the BBB, their lowest rating. The rating is a result of numerous unanswered complaints…… Continue Reading
Five New COVID-19 Related Deaths in Audrain County Tuesday
Five New COVID-19 Related Deaths in Audrain County Tuesday Five new deaths related to COVID-19 reported by the Audrain County Health Department this (Tuesday) afternoon. As of 1:30, Audrain County has logged 24 deaths since the pandemic began. There are 15 new cases reported today bringing he total cases to 1,132 with 15 new recoveries…… Continue Reading
Fire Crews Battle Blaze in New Florence
Fire Crews Battle Blaze in New Florence A multiple alarm fire in New Florence this morning seriously damages a service business. According to a Facebook post from the New Florence Fire Protection District, the fire was at Pierson and Sons on the north service road. Crews from New Florence, Montgomery, Jonesburg, Wellsville, Warrenton, Callaway, Big…… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Deaths Rise in Audrain County
COVID-19 Deaths Rise Audrain County Three new COVID-related deaths reported today (Monday) by the Audrain County Health Department. In addition to the 3 new deaths, there are 58 new cases and 22 recoveries reported. The total number of cases in the county is at 1,117 with 170 active. Of the active cases, 129 are in…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested in Hannibal
Mexico Man Arrested in Hannibal Hannibal Police arrest a Mexico man on weapons charges and an outstanding Audrain County Warrant. In a press release from the department, they were called to the 500 block of Mark Twain Avenue for a disturbance Saturday afternoon. Investigation showed that 17-year old Kayveon K. Dorsey of Mexico was arguing…… Continue Reading
Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics This Month in Audrain County
Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics This Month in Audrain County A pair of free drive-thru flu shot clinics are coming to Audrain County. Saturday morning from 9 until 11 there will be a clinic at the Arthur Center in Mexico and next Friday afternoon, December 18th, there will be one in Daniel’s Park in Vandalia from…… Continue Reading
Pavement Work on I-70 Begins Tonight at 7:00
Pavement Work on I-70 Begins Tonight at 7:00 Pavement repairs on I-70 starting tonight will impact evening and overnight traffic. The work will repair the driving surface of the interstate in Boone, Callaway, and Cooper counties and will be done over the next several weeks between 7pm and 6am. Tonight’s work will begin near the…… Continue Reading
MU to Conduct Feasibility Study to Replace Devine Pavilion
MU to Conduct Feasibility Study to Replace Devine Pavilion MU Board of Curators approve a feasibility study for a new indoor practice facility at their meeting yesterday (Sunday). With that initial step approved, MU can begin pre-design planning for the facility that would replace the 22-year old Devine Pavilion and report back with budgets by…… Continue Reading
