Latest In Mexico
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Mexico Trash Service rates increase
Starting April 1st, Mexico residents will see a slight increase in their monthly trash service rates. The City Council recently approved a 4.11 percent hike, raising the base rate to $16.29 a month, with a fuel-cost cap of $17.49. City Finance Director Vicki Duenke says the 64-cent increase helps cover the Sanitation Department’s projected $863,000…
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Morning Sports
In Girls Highschool Basketball District Semifinal action last night in Class 4 District 8 Kirksville beat out Fulton 50-23 The #2 seed Mexico Lady Bulldogs survived a scare from the #3 seed Moberly Lady Spartans with a 60-54, Alyssa Miller led all scorers with 27 points. in Class 4 District 9 Boonville beat out Blair…
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Yard burn sparked carport fire in Mexico
The Mexico Public Safety Department says a residential fire on Latney Street Friday was sparked when a resident burned yard waste in a burn barrel. The fire spread beyond the barrel, and the resident tried to put it out with a leaf blower before going back inside. Fire officials note the blaze wasn’t fully extinguished…
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Jefferson City Police investigating Officer involved shooting
Jefferson City police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened around 4:18 Thursday afternoon in the 800 block of Broadway Street. Police say they were patrolling the area when a man fled from officers. Moments later, a 40-year-old man was shot. Officers gave medical aid on scene before he was taken for treatment. No officers…
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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…
Mid-Missouri
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Boone County House Fire: No Injuries, Cause Under Investigation
Boone County Fire Protection Crews are still putting out hotspots this morning after a house fire in northeast Columbia. Firefighters responded around 6:45 a.m. to a home on Snead Drive. Boone County Fire officials say three people were inside when the fire started all made it out safely, and no injuries were reported. By 8…
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Jefferson City Man Faces New Charges in February Shooting
A Cole County grand jury has updated charges against a Jefferson City man accused of a February shooting on East Cedar Way. The new indictment charges 26-year-old David Jarrett with unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, first-degree assault, and resisting arrest. Police say Jarrett shot a 37-year-old man after…
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Jefferson City Woman Indicted in Alleged Stabbing of Mother
A Cole County grand jury has indicted a Jefferson City woman accused of stabbing her mother in the face. Investigators say 33-year-old Michelle Ritchie was charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action after her mother was seriously injured in a Feb. 12 attack on Dover Street. Police say the victim called 911, reporting…
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Columbia Police Investigate Deadly Afternoon Shooting
One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday afternoon in central Columbia. Police say they responded to multiple 911 calls around 3:45 p.m. near Allen and Bryant streets, just west of Providence Road. Officers rushed to the scene and provided medical aid, but 20-year-old William Riechers of Columbia died from his injuries. Nearly all on-duty…
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Ribbon Cutting Set for Tannehill Senior Apartments, in Former Moberly Junior High
North East Community Action Corporation and its construction partners will cut the ribbon March 19 on the $14 million conversion of the former Moberly Junior High School to the 40-unit Tannehill Senior Apartments. The ceremony is at 11 a.m. and the public is invited. The development at 101 N. Johnson at the west end of…
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Tolton High Breaks Ground on New Athletics Complex
As we reported over the weekend, Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony today at 2pm for its Game On! campaign. The Game On! campaign will ultimately move the high school closer to completing the original campus design and providing enhanced facilities to its students. The ceremony is to celebrate the…
Local Sports
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Morning Sports
There are only 22 high-major scholarship players who will celebrate Senior Night this week, having played at just one place. Mississippi State’s Shawn Jones Jr. is the only SEC senior to finish where he started. Mizzou women’s basketball junior guard Grace Slaughter has been named to the All-SEC second team, according to the league office…
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Morning Sports
In Girls Highschool Basketball State Sectionals in Class 1 Cairo beat out New Franklin 34-27 North Shelby beat out Grundy County 42-31 In Class 2 Clopton beat out Canton 72-44 Westran Fell to Tipton 70-29 In Class 3 Principia edged out Highland 46-45 Centralia beat out Dixon 48-24 in College Basketball Mark Mitchell has been…
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Morning Sports
in High School BOYS basketball District semifinals Class 1 District 9 #2 Pilot Grove fell to #3 Jamestown 59-56 Class 1 District 10 #1 Christian Fellowship Sr. beat out #4 Columbia Independent 67-64 #2 seed Higbee fell to #3 seed Cairo 54-45 Class 2 District 5 #1 seed Van-Far fell to #4 Clopton 47-37 #2…
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Mexico has two wrestlers going for a State Championship tonight
Day Two of the Missouri State High School Wrestling Championships is coming to a head. Mexico continues to do well in Class 2. In the 106 pound weight class – Trevor Cole will wrestle for a State Championship tonight. against Kyle Martin of Oak Grove. In the 113 pound weight class – Carlos Juarez-Ramirez will…
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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…