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KWWR Sports Report 2/8/2025
KWWR Sports Report 2/8/2025 In high school basketball last night (Friday) starting off on the boys side it was: Switching over to the girls side: The 15th ranked Missouri Tigers softball team got the season underway yesterday (Friday) with two games in Clearwater, Florida. Mizzou took down Marshall 9-1. Then the Tigers shut out 20th………
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Probation for Woman Accused of Stealing From Paris Athletic Booster Club
Probation for Woman Accused of Stealing From Paris Athletic Booster Club A Paris woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the Paris Athletic Booster Club has been sentenced to probation. According to court records, 43-year-old Jessica Howard, pleaded guilty on 2/6/2025, to stealing more than $750 and forgery. She was sentenced to five years………
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KWWR Sports Report 2/6/2025
KWWR Sports Report 2/6/2025 In high school basketball on 2/5/2025: The 15th ranked Missouri men’s basketball team could not overcome the hot-shooting of 4th ranked Tennessee, falling on the road by four points, 85-81. Senior Tamar Bates led the Tigers with 22 points, all coming in the second half. Up next the Tigers play their………
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Dutton Promoted to Deputy Chief of Moberly Fire Department
Dutton Promoted to Deputy Chief of Moberly Fire Department The following press release was sent from the Moberly Fire Department. Fire Chief Don Ryan announced the promotion of Ross Dutton to Deputy Chief of the Moberly Fire Department. The change took effect on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Dutton brings a total of 22 years of………
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KWWR Sports Report 2/5/2025
KWWR Sports Report 2/5/2025 In high school basketball on 2/4/2025, in boys action: In girls action Tuesday night: In college basketball tonight a third-straight top-20 matchup is on deck for University of Missouri men’s basketball as the No. 15 Tigers take on 4th ranked Tennessee. Tipoff in Knoxville is set for 6pm. The St. Louis………
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Mexico Woman Charged With Forgery After Allegedly Passing Fake Bill at a Mexico Business
Mexico Woman Charged With Forgery After Allegedly Passing Fake Bill at a Mexico Business A Mexico, Missouri woman has been charged after being accused of passing a counterfeit $20 bill at a business. The Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Polly Virginia Hoffman with a felony count of Forgery and a misdemeanor count of Stealing-Less………
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Suspect Killed in Officer Involved Shooting in Moberly Homicide Investigation Identified
Suspect Killed in Officer Involved Shooting in Moberly Homicide Investigation Identified The Missouri State Highway Patrol has confirmed the suspect in a Moberly homicide investigation was killed by Columbia Police on Saturday, February 1, 2025. According to the news release, 37-year-old Timothy T. Turner of Columbia was shot and killed by Columbia Police Department SWAT………
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KWWR Sports Report 2/4/2025
KWWR Sports Report 2/4/2025 The Mexico Bulldogs boys basketball team will hit the road for a game against the Warrenton Warriors on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Tipoff is set for 6:30pm. The Mexico High School boys wrestling team took third place at the North Central Missouri Conference Tournament held at the Moberly Area Community College………
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Mexico Man Charged With Invasion of Privacy After Being Accused of Putting Hidden Camera in Minor’s Bedroom
Mexico Man Charged With Invasion of Privacy After Being Accused of Putting Hidden Camera in Minor’s Bedroom A Mexico, Missouri man is charged with two felony counts after an arrest where he is accused of putting a hidden camera in the bedroom of a minor. Audrain County prosecutors charged Adarian Shepherd with two felony counts,………
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Fatal UTV Accident in Ralls County
Fatal UTV Accident in Ralls County A New London man has died following a UTV accident in Ralls County during the evening hours of Saturday, February 1, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened on New London Gravel Road about four miles north of New London when a 27-year-old New………
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KWWR Sports Report 2/3/2025
KWWR Sports Report 2/3/2025 The Kansas City Chiefs are in New Orleans for Super Bowl 59. The team arrived yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. Kansas City will try to secure a historic three-peat title when they face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 9, 2025. University of Missouri women’s basketball could not overtake 18th ranked Tennessee, falling………
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Officer-Involved Shooting in Columbia Leaves One Person Dead
Officer-Involved Shooting in Columbia Leaves One Person Dead One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting on Raleigh Drive in Columbia during the evening hours of Saturday, February 1, 2025. According to the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Police was assisting the Moberly Police Department in the 1500 block of Raleigh Drive, and an officer-involved shooting………
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Moberly Police Department Investigating Homicide
Moberly Police Department Investigating Homicide The Moberly Police Department is asking for the public’s help for information on a homicide that took place during the early morning hours of Saturday, February 1, 2025. According to a social media post from the department, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 500 block of North Moulton………
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Icy Road Conditions Cause of Two Car Accident in Audrain County
Icy Road Conditions Cause of Two Car Accident in Audrain County A Moberly woman is recovering from moderate injuries following a two-car accident in Audrain County during the early morning hours of Saturday, February 1, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened on MO 22, under a mile west of………
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Structure Fire at Warehouse Tire & Muffler Christy Dr. Jefferson City
Structure Fire at Warehouse Tire & Muffler Christy Dr. Jefferson City The following press release was sent from the Jefferson City Fire Department. On January 31,2025 at approximately 9:38pm, emergency crews responded to a structure fire at Warehouse Tire & Muffler, located at 1611 Christy Dr, Suite B, in Jefferson City. The initial report from………
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Paris Woman Accused of Stealing Thousands of Dollars From Paris Athletic Booster Club
Paris Woman Accused of Stealing Thousands of Dollars From Paris Athletic Booster Club A 43-year-old Paris, Missouri woman was arrested on 1/31/2025, and charged with three counts of stealing more than $750, one count of forgery and two counts of fraudulently using a debit card. Jessica Howard was charged by Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Nicole………
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Audrain County Man Accused of Threatening Woman With a Gun
Arrest Warrant Issued for Audrain County Man Accused of Threatening Woman With a Gun A no-bond arrest warrant has been issued for an Audrain County man for allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and threatening her with a gun. According to reporting from KJLU.com, the nine felony charges stem from an incident that took place………
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Vandalia Pedestrian Suffers Injuries After Being Struck by a Vehicle
Vandalia Pedestrian Suffers Injuries After Being Struck by a Vehicle The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating after a Vandalia woman was hit by a vehicle in Vandalia. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol the crash happened during the evening hours of Monday, January 27, 2025, at the intersection of West Street and South Walnut………
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KWWR Sports Report 1/31/2025
KWWR Sports Report 1/31/2025 In high school basketball on 1/30/25, on the girls side: On the boys side: Hallsville and Blair Oaks meet tomorrow for the Harrisburg Tournament Championship. University of Missouri women’s basketball could not overtake 5th ranked Texas, falling 70-61 last night on the road. Senior forward Laniah Randle led Missouri with a………
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KWWR Sports Report 1/30/2025
KWWR Sports Report 1/30/2025 The Mexico Lady Bulldogs fell to the Southern Boone Lady Eagles 59-52 on the road on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Claire Hudson put up 21 points and Alyssa Miller had a 14 point outing. In High School Basketball last night (Wednesday) starting off with girls games: In Boys action: The Mexico………
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Fulton Police Department Releases Update on Shooting Death of Fulton Teen
Fulton Police Department Release Update on Shooting Death of Fulton Teen Fulton Police are looking for juveniles in connection into the murder of a 17-year-old. According to a news release from the Fulton Police Department, the Mid-Missouri Major Case Squad investigated over 250 leads into the shooting death of Mason Sheets who was fatally shot………
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Vandalia Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes
Vandalia Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes The following press release was sent from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office. On January 28, 2025, the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation in reference to sexual abuse allegations concerning a juvenile victim in Vandalia, Missouri. As a result of the investigation, Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search………
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One-Car Accident in Boone County Claims Life of Columbia Teen
One-Car Accident in Boone County Claims Life of Columbia Teen A Columbia teen died on a one-car accident in Boone County during the evening hours of Monday, January 27, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened on US 63 southbound, north of Claysville Road. A vehicle driven by an 18-year-old………
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KWWR Sports Report 1/27/2025
KWWR Sports Report 1/27/2025 The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl for a third consecutive season after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium last night (Sunday). Now the Chiefs will try to make NFL history by winning a third consecutive Super Bowl. The Chiefs will………
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Thompson Man Injured in Audrain County Vehicle Accident
Thompson Man Injured in Audrain County Vehicle Accident A Thompson man suffered moderate injuries in a one-car accident in Audrain County on Saturday, January 25, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Route FF at Audrain County Road 977 when a vehicle driven by a 77-year-old Thompson man traveled………
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Mexico Man With Moderate Injuries in Callaway County Vehicle Accident
Mexico Man With Moderate Injuries in Callaway County Vehicle Accident A Mexico man is recovering from moderate injuries after a two-car accident in Callaway County on Friday, January 24, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened on US 54 Eastbound on Overpass Ramp 699 when a vehicle driven by a………