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  • Fulton Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes

    Fulton Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes The following press release is from the United States Department of Justice. A Fulton, Mo., man was charged in a three-count indictment issued by a federal grand jury charging him with production, distribution, and possession of child pornography. Jacob Stockglausner, 38, was charged in a three-count indictment on………

  • Louisiana Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Pike County Vehicle Accident

    Louisiana Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Pike County Vehicle Accident A Louisiana, Missouri man is recovering from serious injuries following a one-car accident in Pike County during the evening hours of Wednesday, April 9, 2025. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Highway NN, north of Pike County Road 270, when………

  • Former Columbia, MO Man Who Fled to Mexico and Faked His Own Death Sentenced to 10 Years for Receipt And Possession of Child Pornography

    Former Columbia, MO Man Who Fled to Mexico and Faked His Own Death Sentenced to 10 Years for Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography A former Columbia man who fled the country and faked his death to avoid federal charges for child pornography was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.………

  • Melissa Buckman Young Announces Candidacy for Audrain County Associate Judge

    Melissa Buckman Young Announces Candidacy for Audrain County Associate Judge The following press release was sent from Friends for Judge Buckman Young. Judge Melissa Buckman Young has announced her candidacy for Audrain County Associate Judge. She kicked off her campaign on April 7 at Jason’s Top Shelf, engaging with community members about her vision for………

  • KWWR Sports Report 4/8/2025

    KWWR Sports Report 4/8/2025 The Mexico High School baseball team lost 2-1 to the Moberly Spartans in Mexico on Monday, April 7, 2025. The Bulldogs out hit the Spartans seven to four. Landon Hilderman and Sam Ryan each collected two hits for Mexico. Chance McCarty went 1-for-2 at the plate and collected an RBI. Bulldogs………

  • Afternoon Fire Damages Audrain County Garage

    Afternoon Fire Damages Audrain County Garage An estimated $10,000 in damage is being reported following a garage fire in Audrain County during the afternoon hours of Monday, April 7, 2025. Little Dixie Fire Protection District firefighters were called to 9800 Audrain County 421 shortly after 4:30 on Monday afternoon. Fire crews arrived and found flames………

  • Confirmed EF-2 Tornado Causes Damage in Pilot Grove

    Confirmed EF-2 Tornado Causes Damage in Pilot Grove The National Weather Service reports the tornado that hit the Pilot Grove area in Cooper County during the morning hours of Wednesday, April 2, 2025, was an EF-2. EF-2 tornadoes pack winds of up to 135 miles per hour. Trees and power lines were brought down and………

  • Truck Driver Injured in Audrain County Vehicle Accident

    Truck Driver Injured in Audrain County Vehicle Accident A Houston, Texas truck driver is recovering from minor injuries after overturning his truck in Audrain County during the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 2, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Highway B south of Audrain Road 412 when………

  • KWWR Sports Report 4/2/2025

    KWWR Sports Report 4/2/2025 For a second consecutive night the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels went into extra innings and for a second straight night the Angels came out on top. The Cardinals lost 9-7 to the Angels in 11 innings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. St. Louis will try to salvage a………

  • Fulton Man Injured in Montgomery County Vehicle Accident

    Fulton Man Injured in Montgomery County Vehicle Accident A Fulton man was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries following a one-car accident in Montgomery County during the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 2, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened when a vehicle driven by a 51-year-old Fulton………

  • Williamsburg Man Arrested After Being Accused of Showing Up Onto the Property of a Callaway County Law Enforcement Officer

    Williamsburg Man Arrested After Being Accused of Showing Up Onto the Property of a Callaway County Law Enforcement Officer A Williamsburg man was arrested on Friday, March 28, 2025, after trespassing onto the property of a Callaway County law enforcement officer. According to the probable cause statement at around 7:30pm, an off-duty officer reported a………

  • KWWR Sports Report 4/1/2025

    KWWR Sports Report 4/1/2025 The Mexico High School girls soccer team shutout Wright City 1-0 at the Mexico High School on Monday, March 31, 2025. Brenda Matuz scored the goal for the Lady Bulldogs following a free kick by Emily Moppin into the box. Mexico head coach Sarah Olson says “It was great to get………

  • Child Injured in Fulton House Fire

    Child Injured in Fulton House Fire A child is recovering from minor burns following a house fire in Fulton during the evening hours of Monday, March 31, 2025. The Fulton Fire Department, in cooperation with the Central Callaway County Fire Protection District, responded to a residential structure fire in the 1000 block of Cote Sans………

  • Anthem Removes Access to MU Health Care for Thousands of Patients

    Anthem Removes Access to MU Health Care for Thousands of Patients The following press release was sent from MU Health Care. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem) notified MU Health Care on Mar. 31, 2025, that it no longer wishes to negotiate on its commercial contracts. Effective April 1, 2025, MU Health Care’s more than………

  • KWWR Sports Report 3/31/2025

    KWWR Sports Report 3/31/2025 The St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep over the Minnesota Twins with a 9-2 victory at Busch Stadium on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The Redbirds offense was fueled with home runs from Victor Scott, Pedro Pages, and Nolan Gorman. The Cardinals have started off the season with a perfect 3-0………

  • Audrain County Man Charged With Felonies Following Alleged Road Rage Incident in Columbia

    Audrain County Man Charged With Felonies Following Alleged Road Rage Incident in Columbia A Mexico, Missouri man is charged with felonies after being accused of pulling out a gun, during an apparent road rage incident while driving in Columbia during the morning hours of Friday, March 28, 2025. According to reporting from ABC 17 News,………

  • Mexico Public Safety Arrests Wisconsin Man Accused of Trying to Obtain Drugs With Fake Prescription at Local Pharmacy

    Mexico Public Safety Arrests Wisconsin Man Accused of Trying to Obtain Drugs With Fake Prescription at Local Pharmacy A Wisconsin man was taken to the Audrain County Jail after an arrest in Mexico where he is accused of trying to obtain drugs with a fake prescription during the afternoon hours of Wednesday, March 26, 2025.………

  • KWWR Sports Report 3/27/2025

    KWWR Sports Report 3/27/2025 Mizzou Softball was shut out 3-0 by Kansas at Mizzou Stadium on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The Tigers stranded seven base runners and scattered just four hits against their rival. The St. Louis Cardinals will be at home hosting the Minnesota Twins for their season opener on Thursday, March 27, 2025.………

  • Macon County Vehicle Accident Leaves One Man Dead

    Macon County Vehicle Accident Leaves One Man Dead A truck driver is dead following an accident in Macon County during the morning hours of Wednesday, March 26, 2025. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on MO 156, three miles east of LaPlata. A 2023 Freightliner driven by a 61-year-old man from………

  • Man Wanted in Callaway County Stolen Vehicle Chase Has Been Arrested

    Man Wanted in Callaway County Stolen Vehicle Chase Has Been Arrested A Jefferson City man wanted in Callaway County in connection to a stolen vehicle pursuit is now in police custody. According to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, following a search for several days, 33-year-old Dillon Johnson was arrested around 5:10pm on Wednesday, March 26,………

  • One Person Injured and Four People Displaced After Jefferson City Structure Fire

    One Person Injured and Four People Displaced After Jefferson City Structure Fire Four adults were displaced following a structure fire in Jefferson City during the early morning hours of Thursday, March 27, 2025. According to the news release, the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to the fire in the 600 block of Oak Creek Court.………

  • Wanted Fugitive Out of Bowling Green Arrested After Taking Audrain County Deputies On a Vehicle Pursuit

    Wanted Fugitive Out of Bowling Green Arrested After Taking Audrain County Deputies On a Vehicle Pursuit The following press release was sent from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office were conducting proactive patrols in Mexico, Missouri. During this time, a deputy attempted to stop………

  • Scratchers Player Wins $100,000 Prize in Audrain County

    Scratchers Player Wins $100,000 Prize in Audrain County The following is a press release from the Missouri Lottery. A Missouri Lottery player couldn’t contain her excitement when she won a $100,000 top prize on a “$100,000 Cash Craze” Scratchers ticket. She purchased the winning ticket at Moser’s Food, 1101 W. Monroe, in Mexico. “Once I………

  • KWWR Sports Report 3/19/2025

    KWWR Sports Report 3/19/2025 Mizzou women’s basketball announced on 3/18/2025, the former head women’s basketball coach at Tennessee, Kellie Harper, will be the new head coach at Mizzou. Harper led the Tennessee Volunteers for five seasons, punching a ticket to the NCAA four straight times. Mizzou Women’s basketball last NCAA Tournament appearance was in 2019.………

  • Jury Hears Opening Statements in Day Two of Lyle Miller Trial in Monroe County

    Jury Hears Opening Statements in Day Two of Lyle Miller Trial in Monroe County The first day of testimony in the trial of a Madison man accused of murdering an elderly woman for whom he worked for as a farm hand wrapped up on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. 66-year-old Lyle Miller is charged with first-degree………

  • Murder Trial of Madison Man Underway in Monroe County

    Murder Trial of Madison Man Underway in Monroe County The trial for a Monroe County man accused of murder got underway on Monday, March 17, 2025, and could last all week according to court records. It took seven hours on Monday for a jury to be selected. Lyle Miller is charged with first-degree murder and………

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