The final portion of the new roundabout at Basinger Corner in eastern Audrain County is set to open. According to MoDOT, Route J is scheduled to open late tomorrow (Friday) […]
Toy Drive Underway For Shriner’s Hospital Kids In St. Louis
A toy drive is underway for Shriner’s Hospital in St. Louis. The Little Dixie Shrine Club is once again able to collect toys for children spending Christmas in the hospital. […]
Ambulance Districts Combine Forces To Help Those In Need
Two area ambulance districts are teaming up to help those in need this holiday season. Audrain Ambulance District and Van-Far Ambulance District are collecting non-perishable food items, new and packaged […]
UPDATE: Tri-County Care Center to Survive
In a follow-up to a story published August 3rd that is truly good news: Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries have agreed to move forward with negotiations with Tri-County Care Center […]
Tri-County Care Center in Vandalia Faces Imminent Closure
Tri-County Care Center, Vandalia’s only nursing home will close at the end of August forcing about 40 residents to relocate and many more long-time employees are now facing the uncertainty […]
Community R6 And Van-Far Schools Superintendents Nick Larson And John Fortney Join KXEO And KWWR Morning Shows
Community R6 Superintendent Nick Larson and Van-Far School District Superintendent John Fortney were the featured local guests on the KXEO and KWWR morning shows today. They talked about ongoing building […]
Mexico And Vandalia YMCA Offering A Kids Eat Free Program This Summer
A kids eat free program is underway at the YMCA in Mexico and Vandalia. Debbie Hopke the executive director of the Vandalia YMCA says the program is for all children […]
Vandalia YMCA Executive Director Debbie Hopke On KXEO And KWWR Morning Shows
Vandalia YMCA executive director Debbie Hopke was the featured local guest on the KXEO and KWWR morning shows today. Debbie updated listeners on programs at the YMCA. She is also […]
Eastern Family YMCA Vandalia Receives Eleven Thousand Dollar Grant From A.P. Green Foundation
The Vandalia YMCA is the recipient of an $11,000 grant from the A.P. Green Foundation. Executive Director of the Vandalia YMCA Debbie Hopke says the money will be used for […]
List Of Cooling Centers In Area With Extreme Heat Forecasted Again This Week
With dangerous heat index temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees this week the Audrain County Emergency Management Agency is providing a list of some of the cooling centers in the […]
Vandalia Man Dies In Ralls County Accident
A 24-year-old Vandalia man is dead after a one car accident in Ralls County last (Friday) night. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on US 61 about two […]
Vandalia Teen Arrested For Sodomy or Attempted Sodomy
A Vandalia teen is behind bars without bond, charged with Sodomy or Attempted Sodomy. The incident happened in Mexico on August 8th of last year when a woman walked in […]
Audrain County Health Department Launches New Healthcare Directory On Website
Audrain County residents can now find available healthcare services in the area with the release by the Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) of a Healthcare Directory on its website. “This […]
Job Fair Being Held In Vandalia Tuesday
A job fair coming up Tuesday in Vandalia has a number of employers looking to add to their workforce. Pike County Economic Development Director Carolyn Wisecarver says employers are looking […]
Concrete Work At Vandalia Branch Library Improves Patron Safety
Recent concrete work at the Vandalia branch library has improved both the back parking lot and the front entrance. Branch Manager Crystal McCurdy says the improvements make it easier for […]