Audrain County Community and Health Leaders Meet Audrain County health and community leaders resume weekly collaborative meetings. In today’s (Wednesday) virtual meeting, Community R6 Superintendent Cheryl Mack noted that the two positive cases in the district have resulted in 63 students and staff in quarantine, and that the varsity basketball season will look much different…… Continue Reading
SSM Health Drive-Thru Testing in Mexico Changing Hours of Operation
SSM Health Drive-Thru Testing in Mexico Changing Hours of Operation SSM Health drive-thru testing in Mexico is changing it’s hours of operation. Starting Monday, November 23rd, the testing site will be open Monday through Friday from 9am until noon. The testing site will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Warns Against Holding High Risk Gatherings
Audrain County Health Department Warns Against Holding High Risk Gatherings The Audrain County Health Department is warning about the high risk of spreading the coronavirus in gathering of crowds in close proximity. The health department is asking organizers of such events in Audrain County to re-think holding events, both indoors and outdoors follow strict public…… Continue Reading
Shots Fired Investigation Underway in Jefferson City
Shots Fired Investigation Underway in Jefferson City An investigation is underway in Jefferson City following a report of shots fired on the 800 block of Monroe Street last night (Tuesday). According to ABC 17 News an officer said there was evidence of shots being fired that damaged cars and evidence of shell casings. Three people…… Continue Reading
New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Audrain County
New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Audrain County Eighteen new cases of the novel coronavirus in Audrain County as of 3:30 this afternoon (Wednesday). According to the Audrain County Health Department, the total number of cases in the county is 788 with 128 still active. Of the active cases, 97 are in Mexico and 13…… Continue Reading
Work Set to Begin on South Fork Recreation Area at Mark Twain Lake
Work Set to Begin on South Fork Recreation Area at Mark Twain Lake Construction at the South Fork Recreation Area at Mark Twain Lake is set to begin Monday, November 23rd. The recreation area won’t be closed during the work, but visitors should use caution entering the area as heavy equipment will be in use…… Continue Reading
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing the winners of seven annual awards presented by the Chamber. Mexico resident and Mexico Middle School principal Deb Hill-Haag is the recipient of the Chamber’s highest honor, the Colonel C.R. Stribling, Junior Community Service Award for her exemplary efforts…… Continue Reading
Community R-6 Schools Report New COVID-19 Case in District
Community R-6 Schools Report New COVID-19 Case in District In a letter to parents today (Tuesday), Community R-6 Superintendent Cheryl Mack says that a staff member in the elementary school has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases in the district to two. The school district and the Audrain County Health…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Reports Three New COVID-19 Related Deaths
Audrain County Health Department Reports Three New COVID-19 Related Deaths Three new deaths related to COVID-19 being reported today (Tuesday) in Audrain County. According to the Audrain County Health Department, as of 4 this afternoon (Tuesday), there are now 11 deaths and an increase of 2 in the total number of cases. Total cases are…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 11/17/20
KWWR Sports Report 11/17 The Kansas City Chiefs and Head Coach Andy Reid and General Manager Brett Veach have agreed to contract extensions yesterday (Monday). Reid is in his 8th season with the Chiefs with an 85-36 regular season record, 6 playoff appearances in 7 seasons, back-to-back AFC Championship Games and one Super Bowl title.…… Continue Reading
