Mexico Entrepreneur Presents At State Conference A Mexico business owner is being asked to speak at a state conference this weekend. Brandt Schisler, who along with his wife Kelsey own Hickory Ridge Orchard, will be presenting at the Mid-America Organic Conference in Hartsburg Friday and Saturday. He’ll share what they’ve learned growing organic fruit trees,…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 1/30/23 The teams are now set for Super Bowl 57 after yesterday’s conference championship games. The Eagles manhandled the 49ers 31 – 7, but in the 49ers defense, they started with their 3rd string quarterback and ended with their 4th string in place. Brock Purdy left with a right elbow injury early…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 1/27/23 Despite being led by Senior Hayley Frank’s 13 points, it wasn’t enough for the women’s Tigers basketball team last night in Georgia. With the 62 – 51 loss, Mizzou looks to regroup as their SEC road trip continues. Next up, Lexington, Kentucky to take on the Wildcats Sunday afternoon, tipoff set…… Continue Reading
More Services Restored At Mexico-Audrain County Library District More services are being restored at the Mexico-Audrain County Library District after last week’s ransomware attack. According to Director Christal Bruner, access to HOOPLA Digital, HeritageQuest, Ebsco and Novelist have been returned to service. Access to Libby/Overdrive is still down as the district’s vendor works to restore…… Continue Reading
Thompson Man Escapes Injury In Boone County Accident A Boone County accident yesterday afternoon (Thursday) sends a Fulton woman to an area hospital. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 47-year-old Melody L. Koshmatka crossed the center line of Highway WW east of Purdy Lane and struck the left side of a truck driven by…… Continue Reading
Father Tolton Takes Prime Class 4 Tussle Father Tolton’s Trailblazers came into Thursday nights matchup with Mexico in lock-step with the Bulldogs in their march towards a berth in the Class 4 Final Four this March. Mexico plays in District 8. Father Tolton in District 9. Tolton Catholic was 11-6. Mexico was 12-5. After a…… Continue Reading
MO Corn Growers Association Honors Audrain County Farmer A Benton City man is honored during the annual meeting of the Missouri Corn Growers Association in Jefferson City yesterday (Wednesday). Jay Schutte was presented with the Honorary Lifetime Award from the organization. Other awards presented during the meeting include Outstanding Partner to Dale Amick of Jefferson…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 1/26/23 The Mexico Bulldogs host the Father Tolton Trailblazers in basketball action at the Mexico High School Sports Complex. 9th grade gets things underway at 5:00 followed by the JV boys around 6:15 with varsity action beginning around 7:30 on Gary Filbert Court. The 98th annual Bowling Green Tourney continues tonight with…… Continue Reading
Mexico-Audrain County Library District Resumes Some Services Following Ransomware Attack One of the main systems affected by last week’s ransomware attack on the Mexico-Audrain County Library District is back in service. The circulation system is now available again which will allow patrons to check materials out without staff using pencil and paper to track circulation.…… Continue Reading
Centralia Schools Set Open House For New Central Office The Centralia Public Schools have a new Central Office and they are preparing to show it off to patrons. An open house is scheduled for Monday evening from 3:30 until 6:30. The district says they’ve been in the facility for a little over a month and…… Continue Reading
