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Audrain Humane Society Hosts 14th Annual Trivia Night Tonight
The Audrain County Humane Society is hosting their 14th annual Trivia Night tonight at the 4-H Center just south of Mexico on Route D. The event is the main fund-raiser for the Humane Society. Board President Marilyn Niekamp says it helps to fund a needed service in the area, the spay and neuter program. Walk-ins…
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Mexico City Council to meet Monday night.
The Mexico City Council set to meet in regular session on Monday night. On the agenda is A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract of Obligation with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Regarding Estimated Post Closure Expenditures for the City of Mexico Sanitary Landfill A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to…
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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…
Mid-Missouri
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Audrain Humane Society Hosts 14th Annual Trivia Night Tonight
The Audrain County Humane Society is hosting their 14th annual Trivia Night tonight at the 4-H Center just south of Mexico on Route D. The event is the main fund-raiser for the Humane Society. Board President Marilyn Niekamp says it helps to fund a needed service in the area, the spay and neuter program. Walk-ins…
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Jefferson City Woman to Plead in Deadly Hot Car Case Monday
A Jefferson City woman charged in a deadly hot car case is expected to enter a plea Monday. Court records show Tre’Davyah Edwards was indicted last September for first-degree involuntary manslaughter, tied to an August 2024 incident where someone died after being left inside a vehicle on a day that hit 89 degrees. The exact…
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Jefferson City Man Charged in Child Sexual Assault Case
A 44-year-old Jefferson City man was arrested Friday after allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile. Greggery T. Marshall was charged with First-Degree Statutory Rape or Attempted Statutory Rape of Person Less than 14 Years Old and Statutory Sodomy or Attempted Statutory Sodomy Deviate Sexual Intercourse of Person Less than 14 Years Old. The probable cause statement…
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New Charges Filed in 2023 Columbia Murder Case
A Boone County grand jury has added new charges against a man connected to the 2023 shooting death of 33-year-old Deshon Houston on Dove Drive. 21-year-old Ja’Shaun Barney now faces conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, along with several accessory and weapons charges. He’s scheduled to be arraigned Monday morning at the Boone County Courthouse. Court…
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Second Suspect Arrested in Columbia Fatal Shooting
Columbia police have arrested a second suspect in Wednesday’s deadly shooting of 20-year-old William Riechers. Prosecutors charged 24-year-old Landen Jackson of Columbia with second-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and armed criminal action. Investigators say Jackson drove a white SUV when shots were fired near Bryant and Allen Streets. Nineteen-year-old Damarius Kavanaugh, also from…
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Missouri Dept. of Revenue Warns of New Phishing Text Scam
The Missouri Department of Revenue is warning residents to watch out for a new wave of phishing text scams. The agency says fake messages are circulating that appear to come from the Department of Revenue or the DMV, claiming you owe fines, tolls, or other fees. Some even threaten to suspend your driver’s license or…
Local Sports
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Lady Dogs taken down by Kirksville in District Championship game
It seems like Mexico and Kirksville have been battling in the Class 4 District title game for the past decade. Last night was yet another version of the rivalry. Kirksville jumped out early as Mexico was down by eight in the first, but steadily climbed back into the game and trailed Kirksville 30-29 at the…
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Saturday Sports Report.
In Girls Highschool Basketball District Championships last night in Class 4 District 8 It seems like Mexico and Kirksville have been battling in the Class 4 District title game for the past decade. Last night was yet another version of the rivalry. Kirksville jumped out early as Mexico was down by eight in the first,…
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Morning Sports
In Boys Highschool Basketball District Semifinal action Tonight in Class 4 District 8 Mexico and Fulton hooked up in a good one last night in the semi-final game. Fulton lost the first two games the teams played this season. And, they lost this one too, by the biggest margin of three games, 54-41, but not…
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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…