FBI Warning of New Phone Scam The FBI is warning the public of a new phone scam going around. According to a press release, the scam involves spoofs, or fraudulent displays, of the FBI’s real telephone number on the victim’s caller ID. People are being warned they should take the to to verify that they…… Continue Reading
Fifth COVID-19 Related Death In Audrain County
Fifth COVID-19 Related Death In Audrain County A fifth death in Audrain County reported yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). The Audrain County Health Department reported no other information about the death. There were also 19 new cases of the coronavirus reported yesterday. The total number of active cases in the county is now at 258. There have…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department Makes Sex Offender Arrest
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department Makes Sex Offender Arrest A convicted sex offender is in the Audrain County Jail after reportedly approaching three juveniles in Vandalia and asking them to go with him to his residence in exchange for money and food. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department the incident happened on Sunday, in the…… Continue Reading
Community R-6 Lady Trojans Softball Picking Up Steam With Victory Over New Franklin
Community R-6 Lady Trojans Softball Picking Up Steam With Victory Over New Franklin The Community R-6 Lady Trojans softball team cruised to a 11-1 win over the New Franklin last night (Monday). The winning pitcher was Emma Angel. Emmi Johnson belted her first career home run. Sarah Angel went 2 for 2 at the plate.…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/22/20
KWWR Sports Report 9/22 The Mexico Bulldogs girls softball team picked up a conference and shutout 15-0 win over the Marshall Owls at Gallop Field last night (Monday). Jordyn Thurman threw a no hitter. Abby Oetting, Kierstan Epperson, Abby Bellamy, Riley Thurman and Jordyn Thurman all had multiple RBI. The Lady Dogs improved to 9-7…… Continue Reading
Amtrak Train Hits Truck in Sedalia
Amtrak Train Hits Truck in Sedalia No injuries after an Amtrak train hit a truck on the tracks west of Tipton last night (Monday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol none of the 44 passengers or crew members on board the train were hurt, however it was delayed for about one hour and 20 minutes.…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Council Decides Not to Vote on Civil War Monument Removal
Jefferson City Council Decides Not to Vote on Civil War Monument Removal The Jefferson City Council is delaying a vote on a resolution to remove a Civil War monument at the intersection of Moreau Drive and Fairmont Boulevard. The council met last night (Monday) and was set to vote on a resolution, however decided to…… Continue Reading
Mexico High School Band is Called the Mexico High School Marching Band this Year
Mexico High School Band is Called the Mexico High School Marching Band this Year The Mexico High School Band is marching to a new name this year. Marci Minor, public information director for the district says changes were made following several Facebook petitions that were circulated in July. Minor says the band is named the…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 9/21/20
KWWR Sports Report 9/21 The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a 23-20 overtime win over the Los Angeles Chargers on the road yesterday (Sunday). Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker hit the game winner with a 58-yard field goal right down the middle. Kansas City improved to 2-0 on the season and will travel Baltimore next week…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Announces COVID-19 Risk Level for This Week 9/11 Through 9/25
Mexico School District Announces COVID-19 Level for This Week 9/21 Through 9/25 The Mexico School District is operating at the lowest COVID-19 risk level this week. It was announced this morning the risk level is being assessed as green. The four risk tier levels is determined weekly with red being the highest, then orange, and…… Continue Reading
