Category Archives: News

Monkeypox Shows Up in Boone County as Cases IncreaseColumbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Boone County yesterday (Tuesday). The health de...

Protest Against the Invenergy Tiger Connector at the Public Service CommissionA protest against the Grain Belt Express power lines at the Public Service Commission (PSC) is today at 10am.The “Ti...

KWWR Sports Report 8/30/22Albert Pujols hit his 649th home run last night, making major league history by tagging his record 450th different pitcher for a home run.Tyler O’Neill also homered dur...

Shots Fired on Columbia Streets Last NightAt least two home were hit by gunfire last night in Columbia.Columbia Police state that an officer was nearby and heard the shots. Shell casings were found at...

Lost Temper Turns to Threats – Causes Lockdown at Valley View in MoberlyValley View Health and Rehabilitation in Moberly went into lockdown yesterday after Rickey Ridgeway, 53, of Moberly, alleg...

Hope for Area Hospitals is TenuousLast spring, after the closure and lay off of 181 hospital staff, Platinum Team Management of Texas took over Noble Health in Mexico and the Callaway Community Hospit...

Shane Bridwell Charged With Five Felonies WednesdayProsecutors charged Mexico man, Shane Bridwell, Monday with five felonies for allegedly taking advantage of an elderly couple. Court records show he ...

School Enrollment, Advising, Safety Awareness is UpSchool enrollment in the area seems to be booming. Columbia Public Schools are up a record 669 students and State Tech in Linn is also up a record br...

KWWR Sports Report 8/25/22Javon Foster was voted a captain Tuesday in his fifth year for Missouri.The Reese’s Senior Bowl named seven Mizzou players to their watch list. Linemen DJ Coleman. Traj...

Soybean Festival Promises to be a Good Time Friday and SaturdayThis morning we spoke with Marissa Lightsey and Reagan Mudd, both from the Mexico Jaycees Soybean Festival this weekend.It looks like thi...