Man Shot Multiple Times in Downtown Columbia One person is in the hospital following a shooting in downtown Columbia early this morning (Saturday). According to ABC News, the shooting took place around 1 this morning (Saturday) near Broadway Street and Tenth Street. Three people were detained and officers are still searching for one suspect who…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/28/20
KWWR Sports Report 8/28 The Mexico Bulldogs football team will return to action tonight to play their first ever home game on turf when they face the Centralia Panthers in week one of the high school football season. Head Coach Steve Haag is entering his seventh season with an overall record of 46-23. The Panthers…… Continue Reading
Revised Health Orders Announced in Columbia and Boone County
Revised Health Orders Announced in Columbia and Boone County Boone County and Columbia is announcing new COVID-19 related restrictions this morning (Friday). Restaurants and bars serving alcohol are required to stop serving alcohol at 9pm and shall close no later than 10pm. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are not required to close at 10pm.…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/27/20
KWWR Sports Report 8/27 The St. Louis Cardinals with a walk off 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium last night (Wednesday). The Redbirds were down 3 going into the 9th, and all nine Cardinals batters went to the plate to complete the comeback victory. Dexter Fowler and Jack Flaherty chose not…… Continue Reading
Sydenstricker Genetics to be Recognized for First Place Steer During Celebration Today
Sydenstricker Genetics to be Recognized for First Place Steer During Celebration Today Sydenstricker Genetics in Mexico will host a celebration this morning (Thursday) after recently completing the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Top 100 Profitability Challenge. Sydenstricker Genetics will be recognized for their First Place Steer that gained 5.7 pounds per day and converted 5.36 pounds of…… Continue Reading
CARES Act Phase 2 Funding for Audrain County Businesses and Nonprofits Still Available
CARES Act Phase 2 Funding for Audrain County Businesses and Nonprofits Still Available Businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 in Audrain County can still apply for CARES Act money. Audrain County Presiding Commissioner Steve Hobbs says Phase 2 money is still available until Monday, August 31st and even if a business or non-profit received money…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested Accused of Threatening to Shoot Someone With Stolen Firearm
Mexico Man Arrested Accused of Threatening to Shoot Someone With Stolen Firearm A Mexico man is facing several charges after an arrest yesterday (Tuesday) morning where he is accused of threatening to shoot someone. According to Mexico Public Safety officers responded to the 1000 block of East Liberty where they arrested 32 year old Floyd…… Continue Reading
Person Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 at Van-Far Elementary Open House
Person Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 at Van-Far Elementary Open House An open letter sent out yesterday (Tuesday) from the Van-Far R-1 Schools Superintendent is warning about a possible COVID-19 exposure. John Fortney said that a person who attended the Van-Far Elementary open house on August 21st, from 6pm – 7pm, has tested positive for…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 8/26/20
KWWR Sports Report 8/26 The Kansas City Royals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 at Busch Stadium last night (Tuesday). The teams will be the rubber match of their 3 game series tonight at 7:15. Seven mid-Missouri high schools have formed a new activities and athletics conference that starts this school year. Each high school…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 8/26
Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 8/26 Two new cases of the coronavirus reported in Audrain County yesterday (Tuesday). According to the Audrain County Health Department’s daily briefing as of 2 yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon there have been 245 total cases of COVID-19 in the county. There are 15 active cases, with 229 total…… Continue Reading
