Audrain County Health Department Issues Mask Advisory A Mask Advisory is now issued by the Audrain County Health Department. The goal, according to the release from the agency, is to stem the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the county. CEO Craig Brace stresses that it is not a mask mandate, but is following public…… Continue Reading
SSM St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City Signs Letter of Intent
SSM St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City Signs Letter of Intent SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City may soon have a new owner. SSM and Quorum Health have signed a letter of intent to purchase the hospital and associated medical group practices. The letter of intent begins a period of exclusive negotiation between…… Continue Reading
Van-Far School District Moves to Virtual Instruction
Van-Far School District Moves to Virtual Instruction Van-Far School District is joining a growing list of schools switching to virtual instruction. In a Facebook post this (Tuesday) afternoon, the district says they have over 150 students and 17 staff members who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are in isolation due to exposure. Due…… Continue Reading
Nearly 50 New COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County
Nearly 50 New COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County Nearly fifty new cases of the novel coronavirus being reported this afternoon (Monday) by the Audrain County Health Department. As of 3:30, there are 663 total cases, an increase of 47 since Friday with 115 still active. Of the active cases, 67 are in Mexico and 13…… Continue Reading
12th Judicial Circuit Wins Award from Missouri Supreme Court
12th Judicial Circuit Wins Award from Missouri Supreme Court The 12th Judicial Circuit, comprised of Audrain, Montgomery, and Warren Counties is receiving an award from the Missouri Supreme Court. The Permanency Award was received by the circuit for excellence in service to children and families. The award recognizes the Circuit Court’s consistent timely hearings for…… Continue Reading
Development Ongoing at Mexico’s West Plaza Shopping Center
Development Ongoing at Mexico’s West Plaza Shopping Center New retail developments at Mexico’s West Plaza Shopping Center underway. According to Norma Hooton, owner and broker of The Heartland in Moberly, listing agent for the property, there is a tenant coming into the former Gordmans building. Hooton wasn’t at liberty to release the name of the…… Continue Reading
Bridge Work Closes Western Audrain County Highway
Bridge Work Closes Western Audrain County Highway Missouri Highway C in Audrain County will be closed today & tomorrow (Monday & Tuesday) and Thursday for bridge work. The bridge over Goodwater Creek north of Highway T will be worked on by MoDOT between 7am – 5pm each of the three days. Work is weather dependent,…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 11/9/20
KWWR Sports Report 11/9 Yesterday’s 33-31 win over the Panthers helped Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes set a new record. Mahomes is the fastest quarterback to reach 100 career touchdown passes, doing it in 40 regular season games, eclipsing Dan Marino of the Dolphins who took 44 games to reach the milestone. The Chiefs have a…… Continue Reading
Diaper Drive in Vandalia Through The End of November
Diaper Drive in Vandalia Through The End of November The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA in Vandalia is having a diaper drive through the end of the month. Diapers of all sizes from size 1 to size 5, baby wipes, and diaper rash creams can be dropped off at the Y at 309 South Main in…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threats
Fulton Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threats A Fulton man is charged with making terroristic threats. According to Fulton Police, Saturday night just after 11:30pm, 24-year old Gene E. McGrath was arrested at 1851 Underground after threatening to get his gun and “shoot the place up”. The bar was evacuated by staff as a precaution.…… Continue Reading
