BREAKING News
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Lincoln University Hosting Free Storm Spotter Training Tonight
Lincoln University is teaming up with the National Weather Service and Cole County Emergency Management for a severe storm spotter training in Jefferson City. The free public session takes place This evening, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Pawley Theatre inside MLK Hall on East Dunklin Street. The hands-on class will teach participants how to…
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Missouri Officals Warn of Fake Arrest Warrant Phone Scam
Missouri residents are being warned about a new phone scam involving fake arrest warrants. Court officials say callers are impersonating judges, deputies, or court staff, claiming victims missed a court appearance and must pay immediately to avoid arrest. Boone County reports multiple calls over the weekend. Officials say it’s a variation of the long-running jury…
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Medical Emergency Suspected in Jefferson City Crash
A one-vehicle accident in Jefferson City has left one person with undetermined injuries. The Jefferson City Police Department responded at approximately 12:45pm to a motor vehicle crash in the 2200 block of westbound US Highway 50. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle in the tree line on the north side of the highway. One individual…
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Holts Summit Murder Trial Underway for 2025 Shooting
A jury began Monday for a woman accused in a deadly 2025 shooting in Holts Summit. Heather Smith faces charges including second-degree murder in the death of 38-year-old Kara Dills. Prosecutors say Smith deliberately fired the fatal shot during an argument outside an apartment complex last April. Court documents claim Dills had a gun and…
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Florida man charged after crash into cars, home in Mexico, Missouri
A Florida man is facing multiple charges after a crash involving several vehicles and a home in Mexico, Missouri. Police say 32-year-old Luis Soberon-Companioni was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly hitting parked cars, driving through yards, and striking a porch in the 1500 block of North Olive Street before leaving the scene. Officers located…
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Endangered Person Advisory Issued for Missing Cole County Man
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing man in Cole County. Authorities say 21-year-old Blaze Starkey was last seen Monday afternoon around 1:30 near Park Street in Russellville. Starkey is described as five-foot-ten, 180 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He was wearing a black and white…
Audrain County News
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Florida man charged after crash into cars, home in Mexico, Missouri
A Florida man is facing multiple charges after a crash involving several vehicles and a home in Mexico, Missouri. Police say 32-year-old Luis Soberon-Companioni was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly hitting parked cars, driving through yards, and striking a porch in the 1500 block of North Olive Street before leaving the scene. Officers located…
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Kirksville claims Class 5, District 4 quiz Bowl Championship
Kirksville claimed the Class 5, District 4 Academic Team Championship with a win over Jefferson City this weekend. The event was held at Mexico High School with the host team being eliminated by Jeff City in the semi-finals. MHS Academic Team Coach Dale Schenewerk says the team is still planning on going to the National…
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Market Madness brings people to downtown Sunday
Hundreds of people flocked to downtown Mexico on Sunday for the Market Madness. Over 20 vendors and multiple food trucks flooded the square with items for sale. The event ran from noon-to 5.
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North Callaway readies for new Elementary School
North Callaway’s transition into consolidating two existing elementary schools, Williamsburg and Hatton-McCredie, is nearing completion. Construction on a new facility being built next to the high school, began in December of 2024. Preparations are under way for staff and student transition with the relocation process taking place throughout June. The new consolidated North Callaway elementary…
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Rackers charged in Jeff City accident
A 59-year-old Jefferson City man sustained critical injuries in a two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Jefferson City. The accident happened around 5:13 p.m. in the 100 block of East Dunklin Street. According to a JCPD news release, a 1999 GMC Sonoma, driven by a 36-year-old Robert Rackers, Jr. of Mexico, was traveling westbound on East…
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Mexico closes alley for work
The City of Mexico Public Works Department has announced a temporary alley closure effective immediately. The closure affects the alleyway located just north of Monroe Street, specifically the section running between Jefferson and Washington Streets. Crews are on-site today to perform necessary maintenance on the area’s lighting. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to plan an…
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…