MoDOT Announces Highway 19 Roadwork in Multiple Counties MoDOT is announcing a pair of road resurfacing projects in Pike and Ralls counties that also includes improvements near Mark Twain Schools outside of Center. Starting Monday, weather permitting, contractors will begin a resurfacing project on three disconnected portions of Highway 61 in Pike and Ralls counties…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested for Child Pornography Makes Court Appearance A Mexico man charged with possessing and promoting child pornography makes his first court appearance. Joe Evan Cheney is accused of possessing and sharing pornographic images of children. A search warrant was served on Tuesday at Cheney’s residence. Cheney had his initial appearance yesterday (Thursday) for…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/17/23 Mizzou picks up wins yesterday in the NCAA Tournament and in the WNIT. The men got the win in the first round in Sacramento, beating Utah State 76 – 65, their first win in the tournament since 2010. They advance to the field of 32 to take on 15th-seeded Princeton who…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/16/23 In spring training action yesterday, the Cards beat the Mets 4 – 1 and the Astros knocked off the Royals 4 – 3. This afternoon, it’s the Cards hosting the Astros at 12:05 with Kansas City playing host to the Athletics of Oakland at 3:05. Things got a little wild at…… Continue Reading
Moberly Doctor Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Medicare & Medicaid A Moberly internist is pleading guilty to defrauding Medicare and Medicaid. Dr. Justin G. LaMonda pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to two counts of making false statements related to healthcare matters. LaMonda admitted during his plea that he and his father,…… Continue Reading
Community Vigil to be Held In Hermann Friday Night A Community Vigil is being held in Hermann tomorrow (Friday) night in memory of Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and in honor of Officer Adam Sullentrup according to the Hermann Police Department. The vigil will be held at Hermann High School, 176 Bearcat Crossing at 7:00 with…… Continue Reading
Man Accused In Hermann Shootings is Arraigned Kenneth Lee Simpson is now arraigned in the murder of Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and the shooting of Officer Adam Sullentrup. Simpson appeared by video for the arraignment yesterday (Wednesday) morning and during the proceedings entered a plea of not guilty. A preliminary hearing is now…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Sentenced to Federal Prison A 23-year old Mexico man is now sentenced for distributing methamphetamine. Myron Samare Mahaney will spend just over 7 years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty last November to the distribution charge and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charges stem from a pursuit…… Continue Reading
Former Missouri Representative Sam Leake Dies at 78 Former Missouri State Representative Sam Leake of Perry has died. Leake was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1988 and served until 2000, serving as the chair of the agricultural committee. Following his terms in the House, Leake served as Chairman of the Tax Commission…… Continue Reading
Accused Murderer Simpson Appears In Gasconade County Court Kenneth Lee Simpson, the man accused of killing Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and wounding Officer Adam Sullenrtup makes his first court appearance this (Wednesday) morning. His arraignment was scheduled for 8:00 and a clerk within the Gasconade Circuit Clerk’s Office was unable to provide an…… Continue Reading
