Former Sturgeon Police Chief Wins Appeal The former police chief in Sturgeon wins on an appeal. An appeals court yesterday (Tuesday) ruled that the City of Sturgeon didn’t follow the law in 2017 when they fired Greg Halderman. Halderman will keep the $315,000 he was initially awarded. The amount of Halderman’s legal fees that the…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 5/3/23
KWWR Sports Report 5/3/23 The St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 at Busch Stadium last night (Tuesday). The Redbirds have gotten off to their worst start in 50 years. Last night was their fourth straight loss and 11th defeat in 14 games. The Cardinals dropped to 0-10 in the first games…… Continue Reading
First Year Teacher Coming to Mexico High School
First Year Teacher Coming to Mexico High School The Mexico Public Schools is announcing a new teacher will be joining the district for the 23-24 school year. Devon Scott will be joining the Mexico High School team teaching PE. He comes from Cape Girardeau and it will be his first year of teaching. Scott has…… Continue Reading
Missouri Military Academy Cadets Show Support for Local Non-Profit Organizations During Annual Community Service Day
Missouri Military Academy Cadets Show Support for Local Non-Profit Organizations During Annual Community Service Day Cadets from Mexico’s Missouri Military Academy showed their support for non-profit organizations on Friday. About 200 middle school and high school cadets and their advisors provided community service to support 14 different local organizations during their Annual Community Service Day.…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 5/1/23
KWWR Sports Report 5/1/23 Mike Shannon, a two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, has died at the age of 83. The St. Louis Cardinals announced his death yesterday (Sunday). Shannon spent 50 years in the broadcast booth, starting in 1972. That followed a short stint in the front office and a…… Continue Reading
Natalie Thomas Continues to Earn Accolades at William Woods University
Natalie Thomas Continues to Earn Accolades at William Woods University The William Woods University is announcing a local woman has earned the Athletic Department’s highest honor. Natalie Thomas plays basketball and runs track for the Owls and was named the 2023 Helen Stephens Award winner. The award is presented to an outstanding junior student who…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man and Child Injured in Audrain County Accident
Mexico Man and Child Injured in Audrain County Accident A Mexico man and child have serious injuries following an accident in Audrain County on Saturday, April 29th. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened when a vehicle driven by 26-year-old Michael M. Marks swerved to miss a deer, crossed the center of…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Welcomes New Teacher At McMillan Early Learning Center
Mexico School District Welcomes New Teacher At McMillan Early Learning Center Brooke Bowen will be joining the McMillan Early Learning Center for the 23-24 school year as a Kindergarten teacher. She currently teaches Kindergarten at Wellsville-Middletown R1, and has two years of international experience in the Dominican Republic. Bowen is in her 14th year of…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man Arrested for Assault and Burglary
Fulton Man Arrested for Assault and Burglary A Fulton man is facing Felony Assault and Burglary charges after an arrest early this morning (Friday) in Fulton. Officers from the Fulton Police Department responded to an assault in the 600 block of Vine Street just after 3am. According to the news release a man entered a…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 4/28/23
KWWR Sports Report 4/28/23 The Mexico boys tennis team were victorious 8-1 over Columbia Independent School last night (Thursday). Varsity Doubles: Varsity Singles: Mexico head coach Tony Senor says, “This was a great match for our seniors to go out on. Declan and Zeven started during the 2020 season and they did not get to…… Continue Reading
