Audrain County Health Department Holds Special Board Meeting Related to Personnel The Audrain County Health Department Lawyer Ann Hagan says a press release will be sent out within 72 hours following a special board meeting held tonight (Tuesday). The health department board went into executive session at 5:15pm to discuss personnel matters. Audrain County Board…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 10/6/20
KWWR Sports Report 10/6 The Kansas City Chiefs have moved to a perfect 4-0 on the season after defeating the New England Patriots 26-10 last night (Monday) at Arrowhead Stadium. Patrick Mahomes struggled early, but came up clutch late, helping the Chiefs on back-to-back touchdown drives in the final 2 quarters to separate from New…… Continue Reading
Halloween Changes for Missouri Veterans Home
Halloween Changes for Missouri Veterans Home The Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico is announcing changes for Halloween. Due to COVID-19, there will be no public trick or treating at the home as there has been in past years.… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Says Four Staffers Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
Governor Parson Says Four Staffers Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 Governor Mike Parson is announcing that 4 staffers have tested positive for the coronavirus. According to a press release, it includes Governor’s Office staff, Governor’s Mansion staff, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol Governor Security Detail. Staff members who were close contacts to Governor Parson…… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Outbreak in Moberly Correctional Center
COVID-19 Outbreak in Moberly Correctional Center A significant outbreak of COVID-19 is being seen at the Moberly Correctional Center. The Randolph County Health Department noted 92 new active cases were confirmed over the weekend. As of last week on Thursday, just 16 cases were confirmed in the facility and as soon as 2 weeks ago,…… Continue Reading
Columbia City Council Votes to Extend Current Public Health Order
Columbia City Council Votes to Extend Current Public Health Order The Columbia City Council is extending the current public health order. The council voted unanimously last night (Monday) to extend the order until October 20th. The order was first enacted on September 18th, requires bars and restaurants that serve alcohol in Columbia and Boone County…… Continue Reading
Thompson Man Wins Ninth National Championship in Racing
Thompson Man Wins Ninth National Championship in Racing A Thompson, Missouri man is the 2020 points champion in the Lucas Oil Pro-Pulling League. The league is on a national level and Terry Hagedorn won his 9th National Championship this year in the pro-modified 4 wheel drive division. He raced in a group of 16 or…… Continue Reading
One Injured in Audrain County Accident
One Injured in Audrain County Accident Minor injuries reported to a Columbia woman after an accident on Friday night in Audrain County. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Route FF just west of County Road 945 around 9:15pm. The driver 28 year old Sierra K. Williams failed to negotiate a curve, when…… Continue Reading
Eldon Man Arrested for Burglary and Trespassing and Resisting Arrest in Mexico
Eldon Man Arrested for Burglary and Trespassing and Resisting Arrest in Mexico An Eldon man is facing charges of burglary, trespassing and resisting after an arrest in Mexico. According to Mexico Public Safety it happened on Friday afternoon when an officer saw a suspicious man trespassing on railroad property near Martin Luther King Park. Public…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Operating at Yellow COVID Risk Level for Second Week
Mexico School District Operating at Yellow COVID Risk Level for Second Week The Mexico School District is operating at a yellow COVID-19 risk level for a second consecutive week. The district utilizes five risk thresholds of dark green, light green, yellow, orange, and red. The risk levels are based on guidance from the CDC and…… Continue Reading
