BREAKING News
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Boonville Man Jailed for Gun Threat, Robbery
A Boonville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly holding two victims at gunpoint on Sunday. Probable cause statements report that 27-year-old Shawn J. Allen banged on the victims’ window during the 3 am hour on Sunday while they were asleep and kicked their front door until it broke. After entering the home he held…
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House Fire in Centralia
A Centralia home was reportedly smoking for hours today on North March Road. Fire crews were dispatched just before 1 p.m. and it took over an hour for the smoke to fully clear from the scene. Boone County Fire Protection District has said that there were no injuries. They also reported that the fact that…
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Holt’s Summit Accidental Shooting Hospitalizes One
A Holts Summit man has been hospitalized after what authorities say was an accidental firearm discharge. Holt’s Summit Police Department responded to the scene at the 300 block of Major Terrace, and they say that the injuries the man sustained appeared to be life-threatening. The man was transported to a local hospital, and the investigation…
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Moberly Man Arrested for Hiding Murder Suspect
Another Moberly man has been arrested in connection to 16-year-old Kayla Huff’s disappearance and death. According to probable cause statements, 24-year-old Skyler Powell helped Alayna Mason remove her handcuffs and hide from police after Mason allegedly stole a patrol vehicle during an arrest. 20-year-old Mason is one of two people charged with the murder of…
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Fatality accident on Highway 63 this morning
A two-vehicle accident this morning in northern Boone County has left at least one person dead. Emergency crews responded to a crash on U.S. 63 at Missouri 124 around 5:30am this (Monday) morning. The passing lane of southbound U.S. 63 was closed until almost 9 this morning, as crews worked to clear the scene. The…
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Storms knock out power in mid-Missouri
Morning thunderstorms spawned a couple of severe thunderstorm warnings and even a tornado warning in eastern Missouri. The storms have knocked out power to about 8,000 power customers in Missouri. In mid-Missouri that includes 309 customers in Pike County, 299 in Osage County, and 135 in Cole County without electricity. The biggest problem is in…
Audrain County News
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Weeklong water flushing begins today in Mexico
The Mexico Water District will flush all mains in the system starting today through Friday, weather permitting. Flushing will occur during daytime hours, beginning at approximately 6:30 am. Loss of pressure and discolored water may result but should be of short duration. Customers should refrain from drawing water during flushing hours to avoid getting discolored…
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“Zou to You” coming to Mexico
Mizzou’s “Zou to You” event is coming to Mexico. This year’s “Zou to You” Tour will be in Mexico on Tuesday, June 2 at The Oaks for lunch from noon – 1:30 PM. These stops feature coaches and staff as participants will get to hear first hand from Mizzou head coaches. Reservations are being taken…
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Area High Schools Celebrate Class of 2026 Graduations
Mexico High School is set to celebrate the Class of 2026 with graduation ceremonies Tonight. The event begins at 7:30 at Hawthorne Heights, with graduates asked to arrive by 6:30 for photos and preparation. If weather forces the ceremony indoors, attendance will be limited and tickets required due to space restrictions. School officials also remind…
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Mexico man arrested after early morning road rage shooting
Mexico Public Safety arrested a man Tuesday following an early morning shooting incident. Officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to reports of gunfire near the 900 block of Harwood. Police say 38-year-old Darius Hoffman allegedly followed another driver he was upset with, then pulled alongside the vehicle on Breckenridge Street and fired several shots. No injuries…
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Mexico City Council to meet in regular session
The Mexico City Council set to meet in regular session tonight as An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Authorizing Use of City Rights-of-Way in Support of Transportation-related Construction Projects within the City Limits. An Ordinance Approving the Park Place Sketch Plan/Final Plat to the…
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Mexico teen caught red-handed
An 18-year-old Mexico man is being held without bond after police said they caught him stealing guns and drugs from a residence. Court documents state that on Wednesday evening, (May 6) at 7:28 p.m., Mexico Public Safety officers were called out for a burglary in progress. When they got to the scene, officers said they…
Latest Sports
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Morning Sports
in College Softball Mizzou softball (20-18, 4-5 SEC) took home an 8-5 road victory over Missouri State (15-18, 4-8 CUSA) last night, in Springfield. Freshman Abby Carr threw 4.0 innings in a start, while going 3-4 from the plate with two RBIs. She was also named SEC freshman of the Week. Senior Courtney Donahue recorded…
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Morning Sports
IN THE NHL the St. Louis blues fell to the San Jose Sharks 5-4 Adam Gaudette scored the game-winning goal with just 21 seconds remaining in regulation to snap the Blues’ three-game winning streak. in MLB The Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 3–1 in their home opener Kyle Isbel (KC): Hit a two-run…
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Mexico and Moberly both pick up wins in baseball
IN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Mexico picked up an 11-1 win over Eldon on Friday. Eldon scored first in the top of the first, but Mexico came back with 11 unaanswered runs. It started with a Kaden Benne walk to force in a run to tie the score after one. The Bulldogs took control in the…
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Morning Sports
In MLB The St. Louis Cardinals opened up their 2026 season in dramatic fashion yesterday. After giving up six runs in the top of the sixth, the team clawed back for 8 runs of their own in the bottom of the sixth, for a 9-7 win over Tampa Bay. The big blow was a two-run…
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Baseball The Mexico Bulldogs pulled out a dramatic walk-off win last night at home last night (Wednesday), defeating Fort Zumwalt East 5-4. Mexico trailed 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning. With the game on the line, Kinser Groves delivered a single that scored two runs, giving the Bulldogs the walk-off…
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Beamer, Brunkhorst, Gordon and Moore named All-State
GIRLS ALL-STATE BASKETBALL TEAMS In Class 1 Peyton Beamer from Community Ava Welch from Higbee Lily Chitwood from New Franklin Olivia Cross from Northeast (Cairo) In Class 2 Halle Fuemmeler from Glasgow Melanie Moore from Paris Kate Hollman from Westran In Class 3 Braylin Brunkhorst from Centralia Ryenn Gordon from Centralia Naaron Hays from Monroe…