New ACHD Director Search Underway The search for a new Director of the Audrain County Health Department is underway, according to Board of Health President Dr. Kathleen Weaver. She says the Board has launched an aggressive advertising campaign and hopes to have a lot of potential candidates to review in the near future. Day-to-day operations…… Continue Reading
Mexico Bulldogs Golfer Lilly Knipfel is Now a Four Time State Qualifier
Mexico Bulldogs Golfer Lilly Knipfel is Now a Four Time State Qualifier Lilly Knipfel will be representing the Mexico girls high school golf team as a State qualifier once again. Knipfel is now a 4 time state qualifier after shooting a 92 at the Eagle Knoll Golf Club in Hartsburg yesterday (Monday). Mexico coach Lindsey…… Continue Reading
Mexico, MO Native Tyronn Lue in Houston Interviewing for Head Coaching Job With The Rockets
Mexico, MO Native Tyronn Lue in Houston Interviewing for Head Coaching Job With The Rockets Mexico, MO native and former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue was in Houston yesterday (Monday) to interview for the Rockets head coaching position. The 43 year old Lue worked last season as an assistant coach for Doc Rivers with…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/13/20
KWWR Sports Report 10/13 Former St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo has a new team. Pietrangelo signed a deal with the Vegas Golden Knights yesterday (Monday). The deal is reportedly worth 8.8 million a year for 7 years and a total of 61.6 million dollars. Pietrangelo was drafted fourth overall by the St. Louis in…… Continue Reading
Maintenance Work at Mark Twain Lake Planned
Maintenance Work at Mark Twain Lake Planned Repairs to facilities at Mark Twain Lake may cause delays later this month. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, roadwork in the Ray Behrens Recreation Area may cause traffic delays. Roof maintenance on the David C. Berti Shooting Range, Willingham Building, and the picnic shelter at…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charges
Mexico Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charges A Mexico man pleads guilty in Federal court to possessing stolen firearms. 27 year old Tyler Hilderman pleaded guilty to one count of possessing stolen firearms and one count of stealing firearms from a licensed firearms dealer. The charges stem from the Tiger Pawn Shop burglary in…… Continue Reading
Daily COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department
Daily COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department New COVID-19 data being released by the Audrain County Health Department this afternoon (Tuesday). As of 2:15 there are 822 total cases, up 50 from Friday’s report and 136 active cases, down 10 from Friday. There are 60 additional recoveries at 681 and there have been 5…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Releases COVID-19 Risk Level For Week of October Twelfth
Mexico District Releases COVID-19 Risk Level For Week of October Twelfth The Mexico School District is operating at a Yellow COVID-19 risk level this week. The announcement was made this morning (Monday). It is the third straight week the district is operating at the Yellow COVID risk level. The district utilizes five risk thresholds of…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/12/20
KWWR Sports Report 10/12 Missouri Tigers fans are still basking in the glow of the biggest upset in college football over the weekend. The winless Missouri Tigers shocked the defending National Champions and 17th ranked LSU Tigers with a 45-41 win on Saturday at Faurot Field. It was the first win at Mizzou for new…… Continue Reading
Columbia Public Schools to Vote on Potential Return to In-Person Learning
Columbia Public Schools to Vote on Potential Return to In-Person Learning The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will vote tonight (Monday) on a potential return to school buildings for in person learning. The plan would include students staying at home on Wednesdays so buildings can be cleaned. It also includes students returning to classrooms…… Continue Reading
