Columbia Man Sentenced for Arson at Columbia Planned Parenthood Building The man accused of trying to set fire to the Columbia Planned Parenthood will spend five years in federal prison. According to court records 43 year old Wesley Brian Kaster was sentenced in federal court yesterday (Wednesday) for arson. Kaster admitted he manufactured a Molotov…… Continue Reading
More Federal Prison Time Handed Down In Carl DeBrodie Case
More Federal Prison Time Handed Down In Carl DeBrodie Case More prison time is being handed down to a person listed as a caretaker and charged in the death of developmentally disabled Carl DeBrodie of Fulton. A federal judge in Jefferson City this morning sentenced Anthony R. Flores to 15 years and 8 months in…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/2/20
KWWR Sports Report 9/2 The Mexico Bulldogs girls softball team opened up their season with a 9-8 win over the Marshall Owls on the road last night (Tuesday). Taylor Demint went 2 for 4 with 2 runs. Abby Oetting went 2 for 4 with an RBI. The Bulldogs put up 12 hits in the win.…… Continue Reading
Cole County Reports COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
Cole County Reports COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths Six deaths and fifty-seven COVID-19 cases being reported by the Cole County Health Department among long term care facility residents in the county. According to the health department JC Manor had 9 new coronavirus cases yesterday (Tuesday). 55 of its 67 residents and 39 staff members have tested…… Continue Reading
Harrisburg Man Sentenced for Role in Nationwide Marijuana Operation
Harrisburg Man Sentenced for Role in Nationwide Marijuana Operation A Harrisburg man is now sentenced to more than 3 years in prison in connection for his role in a nationwide marijuana operation. Christopher Bradshaw was sentenced to 41 months in prison in a federal court yesterday (Tuesday). According to court records Bradshaw admitted to helping…… Continue Reading
MU Student Athletes Plan March for Social Justice
MU Student Athletes Plan March for Social Justice A march and sit in for social justice is being led by MU’s Black Student Athlete Association tonight at 6 in Columbia. In a statement released the march comes following what the organization calls the university’s silence in the midst of several displays of social injustice like…… Continue Reading
Daily COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department
Daily COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department One new case of the novel coronavirus in Audrain County today (Tuesday) according to the Audrain County Health Department. As of 2:00 this afternoon, there are 272 total cases, 27 active and 244 recoveries with one death.… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/1/20
KWWR Sports Report 9/1 The Mexico Girls Softball team will open up the season on the road tonight against the Marshall Owls. The game starts at 5pm. The Tolton Catholic High School has canceled their football game scheduled for this Friday against Macon. According to school officials the team started the season with 19 players…… Continue Reading
Third COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Pike County
Third COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Pike County Pike County health officials are reporting their third death related to COVID-19. According to the release from the Pike County Health Department, the victim is a male in his 70s who tested positive on August 25th. No other information was released.… Continue Reading
Fulton Man Charged with 1991 Murder Released from Jail After Posting Bond
Fulton Man Charged With 1991 Murder Released from Jail After Posting Bond A Fulton man charged with a 1991 murder has been released from the Cole County Jail after posting a one million dollar bond. 43 year old William Christopher Niemet was charged in the fatal shooting of Greg Jones in February. Niemet pleaded not…… Continue Reading
