Mizzou Basketball Begins Transformation Fresh off a first round win in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, the Mizzou men’s basketball team is still hard at it. Head Coach Dennis Gates has announced the commitment of Colorado State guard John Tonje (Monday) and word has come today (Tuesday) that Missouri big man Mohamed Diarra is entering the…… Continue Reading
Consulting Firm Chosen for Hospital Feasibility Study The Government Hospital Coalition Committee is choosing a consulting firm to address community healthcare options. The committee, made up of Audrain County Presiding Commissioner Alan Winders, Audrain County Health Department CEO Craig Brace and Mexico City Manager Bruce Slagle, received two proposals for a feasibility study. FORVIS LLP…… Continue Reading
Mexico FFA Chapter Gets Grant Mexico is one of 14 FFA Chapters in Missouri getting a mini grant from the Missouri FFA Foundation. The Learning By Doing/Drive to Feed Kids mini grants are possible because of a donation to the Foundation from Missouri Farmers Care. Mexico plans to use their funds to add to their…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Launches NARCAN Program In an effort to combat the opioid addiction crisis, the Audrain County Health Department will soon be offering NARCAN to area residents for free. The program is not costing the health department anything as the funding is coming from the Missouri Institute of Mental Health using monies they…… Continue Reading
Mexico City Council Meets Tonight The Mexico City Council meets in regular session tonight (Monday) at City Hall. On the agenda, they’re expected to dispose of excess property on Eastholm, disburse Tourism Tax funds, and approve using ARPA funding for the Healthcare Market Assessment and Financial Feasibility Study. The contract for the 2023 crack and…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/27/23 Well, two out of three isn’t bad. That’s how many games the Royals won this weekend in Spring Training while the Cards went 1-1-1. For the Cards, they beat Washington Friday 7 – 1, tied the Mets on Saturday at 4 apiece, and the wheels came off the bus yesterday as…… Continue Reading
Madison Man Convicted of Rape A Ralls County jury convicts a Madison man on statutory rape charges. According to Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, his office assisted the Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney’s office in prosecuting 56-year old Robert Lee Sims, Jr. Sims was convicted of two counts of first degree statutory sodomy, second degree statutory…… Continue Reading
Mexico High School Student Council Wins Award The Mexico High School Student Council is now an award winner. They picked up the Missouri Association of Student Council Gold Award at the organization’s annual convention recently in Jefferson City. The criteria for the award includes having a comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership,…… Continue Reading
Montgomery County Methamphetamine Seizure A traffic stop early Wednesday morning outside of Jonesburg ends with a large quantity of methamphetamine being seized. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the traffic stop at forty minutes past midnight on Route Y was for an equipment violation. The driver appeared overly nervous and it was discovered that…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 3/24/23 In spring training yesterday, the Cards & Yankees ended in a 1 – 1 tie and the Royals lost to the Padres 6 – 3. Today, Kansas City hosts San Francisco at 3:05 while the Cards are at the Nationals at 5:05. The Blues were on the road last night in…… Continue Reading
