BREAKING News
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I-70 Westbound Shift Begins Tonight in Callaway County
Westbound drivers on I-70 in Callaway County will soon see a major traffic shift. Starting Tonight, crews will move traffic between mile markers 144 and 149 onto newly built median lanes as part of MoDOT’s Improve I-70 project. That shift means no access to Route M at Exit 144 for several months. Drivers will need…
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Columbia Doctor Charged in Fraud Case Released on Bond
A Columbia doctor charged in a federal fraud and prescription drug case is out of jail. Forty-six-year-old Jonathan Morris faces 38 charges, including health care fraud and illegally prescribing controlled substances. Prosecutors say Morris wrote prescriptions for at least 20 people, including some with whom he had sexual relationships or known substance abuse issues. A…
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Suspect Steals Deputy’s Vehicle While Handcuffed
A Moberly woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she stole a Randolph County Sheriff’s patrol car while in custody. Authorities say 20-year-old Alayna Mason was handcuffed in the passenger seat during an investigation Thursday when she allegedly took off in the marked vehicle, which contained several firearms. Deputies later found Mason hiding…
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Missouri Supreme Court Hears Congressional Map Appeal Today
The Supreme Court of Missouri has scheduled one docket of cases for oral argument Today Beginning at 9 a.m., the Court is scheduled to hear: SC101581, Jake Maggard. v. State of Missouri., an appeal from Cole County involving whether the new congressional map must be suspended pending the referendum process.
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Teen Charged in Facebook Marketplace Killing Denied Bond
The 17-year-old Mikel Jones charged as an adult in a deadly January Facebook Marketplace robbery/shooting . faces charges including second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, and armed criminal action in the death of Michael Ryan Burke. Investigators say Burke was shot during a Facebook Marketplace phone sale. A judge denied bond, and Jones remains in jail with…
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Arrest Made as Search for Missing Teen Expands
Search efforts continue in the Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area for missing 16-year-old Kayla Huff, who was last seen around 10:20 Wednesday morning. The search spans more than five square miles across Boone, Howard, and Randolph counties, with hundreds of volunteers assisting. Kayla’s family says she is an outgoing teen who inspires others, and they’re grateful…
Audrain County News
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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…
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Mexico A.N.C. Holds Mother’s Day, Military Tribute
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center is hosting a Mother’s Day celebration and military appreciation event Today. The Mother’s Day event will feature a meal from 11am to 1pm, which Emily Lane says: the event will also feature live music from Stanley Freeman and his band, door prizes, and a special tribute to both mothers…
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Webber Award serves five Mexico Teachers
In celebration of national Teacher Appreciation Week, five outstanding educators in the Mexico School District received surprise classroom visits to learn they are this year’s recipients of the Laurann Webber Excellence in Teaching Award. Now in its seventh year, the award honors the legacy of the late Laurann Webber and celebrates the lasting impact of…
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Audrain County Man Charged in Child Sex Abuse Case
An Audrain County man is facing charges tied to a sexual assault reported years after it happened. Investigators say 28-year-old Caleb Claggett of Mexico is accused of assaulting a child under the age of 12 multiple times in 2019. The case came to light in February after Claggett reportedly disclosed the incident to a case…
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Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center has a full schedule of events coming up for seniors in Audrain County. Starting with a chair dance class taking place tomorrow, the center will follow that with a Mother’s Day celebration and military appreciation event on May 8. The Mother’s Day event will feature a FREE meal Paid…
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…
