Audrain County Health Department Reports Sixth and Seventh COVID-19 Deaths Two new deaths due to COVID-19 being reported this (Wednesday) afternoon in Audrain County. As of 3:30, there are 824 total cases in the county with 135 active and 682 recoveries. There are now seven deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus in the county since…… Continue Reading
Three Mexico Lady Bulldogs Named to North Central Missouri Conference Team
Three Mexico Lady Bulldogs Named to North Central Missouri Conference Team Three Mexico Bulldogs have made the North Central Missouri Conference All Conference Softball Team. At catcher Senior Abby Oetting. At third base Abby Bellamy. And in the outfield Jordyn Thurman. The conference selects the top 17 position players and 3 pitchers for a total…… Continue Reading
Drug Take Back Event at Truman VA Hospital
Drug Take Back Event at Truman VA Hospital Truman VA Hospital in Columbia is hosting a drug take back event later this month. The event is next Friday, October 23rd from 10am until 2pm and will be held in the first floor of their parking garage near the elevators. Expired, unused and unwanted prescription medication…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/14/20
KWWR Sports Report 10/14 It is win or go home as District Playoffs start for girls high school softball today (Wednesday). The Mexico Bulldogs are a 3 seed and face the 6th seeded Sothern Boone Eagles in Moberly tonight (Wednesday). The game starts at 8pm. The Moberly High School boys soccer will not play its…… Continue Reading
New ACHD Director Search Underway
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
