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  • KWWR Sports Report 9/20/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/20/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/20/23 In hockey news the St. Louis Blues named Brayden Schenn as their captain yesterday (Tuesday). The Blues have been without a captain since Ryan O’Reilly was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs just prior to last season’s trade deadline. Schenn becomes the Blues 24th captain in franchise history. The Blues open…Continue Reading

  • Fulton Man and Woman Moderately Injured in Callaway County Accident

    Fulton Man and Woman Moderately Injured in Callaway County Accident A Fulton man and woman have moderate injuries after a two-car accident in Callaway the morning of Tuesday, September 19th. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Route Z at County Road 108. A vehicle driven by 23-year-old Douglas Perkins of Bowling Green…Continue Reading

  • KWWR Sports Report 9/15/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/15/23 The Mexico Bulldogs Football Team will open up North Central Missouri Conference play tonight (Friday), against the Marshall Owls in Marshall. Mexico comes into the game at 0-3 while Marshall is 1-2. Other week 4 games include: The Mexico Lady Bulldogs last 14-2 to the Fulton Hornets last night (Thursday). Brooke…Continue Reading

  • Audrain County Healthcare Market Assessment and Needs Study Results Shared During Public Meeting in Mexico

    Audrain County Healthcare Market Assessment and Needs Study Results Shared During Public Meeting in Mexico Earlier this year the Audrain County Commission, City of Mexico and Audrain County Health Department hired FORVIS, LLC out of Springfield, Missouri to conduct a study to identify and recommend healthcare delivery models and facilities to meet the needs of…Continue Reading

  • KWWR Sports Report 9/14/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/14/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/14/23 The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 in Baltimore last night (Wednesday). Richie Palacios provided the only offense in the game as he launched his 3rd home run in the last two games. St. Louis ended up taking two out of three games from the Orioles and have the…Continue Reading

  • Centralia Teen Injured in Boone County Accident Where Car Became Fully Engulfed in Flames

    Centralia Teen Injured in Boone County Accident Where Car Became Fully Engulfed in Flames A Centralia teen has minor injuries after a one-car accident in Boone County last night (Wednesday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Route CC at Dinwiddie School Road when a 16-year-old boy was driving his 2002 Dodge Intrepid…Continue Reading

  • Three People Injured in Randolph County Accident

    Three People Injured in Randolph County Accident Three people have moderate to serious injuries following a two-car accident in Randolph County yesterday (Tuesday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Route A, one mile south of Moberly. A vehicle driven by 81-year-old Terry T. Bagby of Huntsville failed to yield and…Continue Reading

  • KWWR Sports Report 9/13/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/13/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/13/23 St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright moved one step closer to a big milestone last night (Tuesday) as the Redbirds defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-2. Wainwright pitched five solid innings for his 199th career win. Waino struck out three and allowed just two runs. Richie Palacios helped the Cardinals offense with…Continue Reading

  • Public Meeting for Results of Audrain County Health Care Study to be Held at Audrain County Courthouse

    Public Meeting for Results of Audrain County Health Care Study to be Held at Audrain County Courthouse The Audrain County Health Care Needs Assessment and Study committee will host a public meeting to release the results of a recent study done on the healthcare market in Audrain County. The meeting is slated to be held…Continue Reading

  • Mexico License Bureau Has New Operator

    Mexico License Bureau Has New Operator The Mexico Licensing Office will close next week and reopen several days later under a new management contractor. The Missouri Department of Revenue announced 2015 Schotthill Woods, LLC., will be the new operator under David Koester. The current location at 201 North Abat in Mexico will close on September…Continue Reading

  • Moberly Man Dies in Macon County Accident

    Moberly Man Dies in Macon County Accident A Moberly man is dead after an accident in Macon County last night (Thursday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Route T, 1.5 miles east of College Mound when a motorcycle driven by 74-year-old Ronald L. Wilson hit a deer in the roadway.…Continue Reading

  • KWWR Sports Report 9/7/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/7/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/7/23 The Kansas City Chiefs open up the NFL season tonight (Thursday) when they host the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs are 5-point favorites despite missing key pieces including defensive tackle Chris Jones who is in the middle of a contract dispute, and tight end Travis Kelce who is listed…Continue Reading

  • Callaway County Sheriffs Department Makes Two Arrests Related to Firearm Offenses

    Callaway County Sheriff’s Department Makes Two Arrests Related to Firearm Offenses On September 3, 2023, at approximately 1:00 AM, deputies conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 54 near Fulton. During the stop, deputies noticed a Taurus pistol with a 33-round magazine in plain view inside the vehicle. Subsequent investigation revealed that the firearm was…Continue Reading

  • Audrain County Man Found Guilty of Child Sex Crimes in Federal Court Trial

    Audrain County Man Found Guilty of Child Sex Crimes in Federal Court Trial An Audrain County man accused of child sex crimes since January 2021 was found guilty this week of federal child pornography crimes after a bench trial in May. 39-year-old William Dahl of Rush Hill was found guilty of one count of producing…Continue Reading

  • Centralia Man Arrested for Breaking Into Coin Machine at Jefferson City Car Wash

    Centralia Man Arrested for Breaking Into Coin Machine at Jefferson City Car Wash A Centralia man has been charged with breaking into a coin machine at a car wash in Jefferson City. According to a report from KRCG 13 and online court records on Friday, September 1, Jefferson City Police officers were on patrol and…Continue Reading

  • KWWR Sports Report 9/6/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/6/23

    KWWR Sports Report 9/6/23 Missouri head football coach Eliah Drinkwitz named Brady Cook the official starting quarterback for the Tigers yesterday (Tuesday) during a press conference. Coach Drinkwitz said the team will be moving forward with Cook as their quarterback, while Sam Horn will have opportunities to grow throughout the game. The Tigers play Middle…Continue Reading

  • Audrain County Sheriff’s Department K9 Jax Helps in Apprehending Man Wanted on Felony Charges

    Audrain County Sheriff’s Department K9 Jax Help in Apprehending Man Wanted on Felony Charges One of the newly trained K9’s at the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office was able to assist in tracking down a man wanted for felony weapons charges. According to a social media post from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, August…Continue Reading

  • Two Centralia Women and a Columbia Teen Injured in Boone County Accident

    Two Centralia Women and a Columbia Teen Injured in Boone County Accident Two Centralia women and a Columbia teen have injuries after a two-car accident in Boone County on Thursday, August 31. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Route B at Route HH. A vehicle driven by a 17-year-old girl…Continue Reading

  • Columbia Elementary School Teacher Dies in Car Accident

    Columbia Elementary School Teacher Dies in Car Accident A first-grade teacher at Columbia’s Grant Elementary School died in a car accident on Tuesday night. Letters were sent to Grant families by principal Jen Wingert saying that counselors will be in Caroline Dill’s class and at the school today (Friday) to talk about grief and emotions.…Continue Reading

  • Mexico Man Arrested Accused of Firing Gun at a Nearby Business

    Mexico Man Arrested Accused of Firing Gun at a Nearby Business A Mexico man is facing charges after an arrest early this morning (Wednesday) for Unlawful Use of a Weapon. According to a news release from Mexico Public Safety they responded to a call of gunshots being fired in the 400 block of West Monroe…Continue Reading

  • KWWR Sports Report 8/30/23

    KWWR Sports Report 8/30/23

    KWWR Sports Report 8/30/23 The St. Louis Cardinals won in extra innings in dramatic fashion by a score of 6-5 over the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium last night (Tuesday). Tommy Edman delivered a pinch-hit knock deep to left plating Masyn Winn. Wilson Contreras hit two home runs, including a two-run game-tying shot in…Continue Reading

  • Wellsville Woman Injured in Callaway County Accident

    Wellsville Woman Injured in Callaway County Accident A Wellsville woman has minor injuries after a two-car accident in Callaway County yesterday (Thursday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on US 54 eastbound at Old US 40 when a vehicle driven by 60-year-old Denise A. Keller of Wellsville bumped the back of…Continue Reading

  • Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Selects Missouri Military Academy for 2023 Commerce and Industry Award

    Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Selects Missouri Military Academy for 2023 Commerce and Industry Award The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Missouri Military Academy with the 2023 Commerce and Industry Award at the 38th annual Commerce and Industry Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. The Mexico Chamber annually presents this award to recognize local organizations for…Continue Reading

  • KWWR Sports Report 8/29/23

    KWWR Sports Report 8/29/23

    KWWR Sports Report 8/29/23 Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid are at the top of the list in two Associated Press polls released yesterday (Monday). A panel of nine AP Pro Football Writers unanimously selected Mahomes as the number one quarterback. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was a near-unanimous choice for the top spot among NFL…Continue Reading

  • Fulton Emergency Responder with Serious Injuries in Callaway County Accident

    Fulton Emergency Responder with Serious Injuries in Callaway County Accident A Fulton man has serious injuries following a one-car accident in Callaway County the night of Monday, August 28. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened at 7029 Route UU when a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Evan W. Mackey was traveling with…Continue Reading

  • Three Venezuelan Citizens Arrested for Kidnapping and Assault in Audrain County

    Three Venezuelan Citizens Arrested for Kidnapping and Assault in Audrain County

    Three Venezuelan Citizens Arrested for Kidnapping and Assault in Audrain County Three people are facing charges after a reported kidnapping and assault in Audrain County. According to a facebook post from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a report on Saturday morning from the Columbia Police Department of the alleged crimes. Three people were…Continue Reading