Latest In Mexico
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New Bloomfield City Clerk Resigns; Interim Appointed
The City of New Bloomfield is seeking a new city clerk. New Bloomfield Mayor Gary Hoelscher announced at Monday nights meeting that John Joyce, had resigned from the clerk’s position and worked his final day for the city last Friday. Joyce had served as city clerk since 2021, and cited repeated statements questioning his performance…
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Mexico Chamber presents annual awards for 2025
The annual Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner was held last night at the Audrain County 4-H Center in Mexico. The night centered around honoring the COL C.R. Stribling Community Service Award Winner, Alice Leonatti. Leonatti’s service record is both extensive and deeply rooted. A devoted member of St. Brendan Catholic Church, she has…
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Howell hired as new MELC Assistant Principal
Seventeen-year teaching veteran Rachel Howell has been named the new assistant principal at McMillan Early Learning Center (MELC) in Mexico. Howell has 13 years experience in teaching kindergarten, completing six at McMillan and seven at Eugene Field. Prior to joining Mexico Public Schools, Howell taught first and second grade at Van-Far. Howell said she is…
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Laddonia Boil Order
The City of Laddonia under a Boil Advisory until Saturday 2/21 at 3:15pm.
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Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosting Annual Awards Banquet
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, annual dinner and Awards Banquet will be held this Friday night in Mexico. Among the list of attendees expected will be Nashville’s Country Music success, Jake Clayton. He says he’s excited about the honor: This is the Chamber’s biggest night of the year, bringing together local business leaders, community…
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Mexico Schools Report Strong Finances, Set Spending Priorities
The Mexico School District says its finances are in good shape, with fund balances between 10 and 15 million dollars. During a recent “Let’s Talk Finance” forum, Superintendent Troy Lentz told parents and community members the district is operating above its target reserves and plans careful deficit spending to return to normal levels. Residents discussed…
Mid-Missouri
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House debates tighter rules for public assistance benefits
Three bills that could change how Missourians use public assistance benefits were debated Wednesday in the House General Laws Committee. Supporters say the measures improve accountability, while opponents warn they may create new hurdles for families in need. One proposal would restrict TANF benefit cards from being used at ATMs or for certain purchases a…
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Boone County Woman Charged After SUV Assault Attempt
A Boone County woman is behind bars after police say she tried to run someone over with an SUV early Wednesday morning. Investigators say 43-year-old Kala Watson drove a Ford Expedition at the victim at about 20 to 30 miles per hour following an argument, tearing up the yard and nearby concrete. Officers responding around…
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Teen Charged After High-Speed I-70 Chase Ends in Cooper County Crash
A 18-year-old Indianapolis man has been charged in Missouri over a Tuesday Interstate 70 pursuit that ended in a Cooper County crash. Court documents say he faces felony counts including second-degree assault on a special victim, aggravated fleeing a traffic stop, and first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, plus a misdemeanor for driving without a…
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Moberly Urges Residents to Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
The City of Moberly is encouraging residents to sign up for its emergency alert system. Scott McGarvey, Community Relations Manager for the City of Moberly, says the notification system is designed to quickly alert citizens about severe weather, public safety concerns, and emergencies that may impact specific neighborhoods. McGarvey says the system allows the city…
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Jefferson City Lodging Association Renew Challenge to 7% Lodging Tax
The Jefferson City Lodging Association is challenging the city’s lodging tax again, filing a new petition after a judge dismissed its first attempt earlier this month. The association claims the city’s 7% lodging tax paid by visitors exceeds state limits and that revenue is being improperly used to fund a new convention center instead of…
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rothers’ Drug Charges Reduced After Columbia Police Chase
A Boone County grand jury has downgraded drug trafficking charges for two brothers accused after a police chase in Columbia last December. Court documents show 49-year-old Demetrius Key and 51-year-old Charles Key Jr. were indicted on second-degree trafficking charges, reduced from first-degree. Demetrius Key also faces a felony tampering count, while Charles Key Jr. is…
Local Sports
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Mexico off to strong start at State Wrestling
The Mexico boys Wrestling team is off to very strong start at the 2026 Class 2 State Wrestling Championships in Columbia. The Bulldogs moved seven of the 10 wrestlers that qualified into Day 2 of the event. Six of the seven moved into the Final Day without a loss. Below are some of the results.…
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Morning Sports
in High School basketball District play last night Class 1 District 9 #2 New Franklin bet out #3 Prarie Home 60-31 Class 1 District 10 #1 Cairo beat out #4 Bucklin with Macon County 58-20 #2 seed (19-8) Higbee fell to #3 seed (14-12) Community R6 58-51 Class 2 District 5 #1 seed (25-1) Clopton…
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State Highschool Wrestling
State high school wrestling takes center stage in Columbia this week. The Class 1, Class 2, and Girls State Wrestling Championships get underway Today and continue Thursday at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, hosted by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Hundreds of student-athletes from across Missouri have battled through district and sectional competition…
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball, The Mexico boys basketball team claimed the final championship of the North Central Missouri Conference with a 67-57 win over Hannibal last night. The Bulldogs jumped to a 17-8 first quarter lead and never looked back. Charlie Fisher led the Dawgs with 23 points while running mate Kaden Benne scored 21 to…
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Morning Sports
in High School basketball District play. GIRLS ACTION last night, Class 1 District 10 #2 Higbee beat out #7 Wellsville-Middletown 78-27 #3 Community R-6 beat out #6 Madison 62-24 #4 Bucklin beat out #5 Bevier 55-29 Class 2, District 5 #2 Paris beat out #7 Sturgeon, 65-53 #3 Louisiana beat out #6 van-Far, 46-42 #4…
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Girls High School District Basketball TONIGHT
High School basketball District play gets underway today for Classes 1-3 in Missouri. GIRLS ACTION Class 1 District 10—AT Madison #2 Higbee vs #7 Wellsville-Middletown #3 Community R-6 vs #6 Madison #4 Bucklin vs #5 Bevier Class 2, District 5 –AT Vandalia #2 Paris vs #7 Sturgeon #3 Louisiana vs #6 Van-Far #4 South Shelby…