BREAKING News
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Hermann Man Sentenced to Death Penalty after Murdering Officer in 2023
A Hermann man accused of murdering a police officer in 2023 was sentenced to death in court today. Judge Craig Hellman imposed the death penalty on Kenneth Simpson after hearing victim statements regarding the murder of Sgt. Mason Griffith and the injury of Officer Adam Sullentrup in March of 2023. Sullentrup himself testified at the…
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Moberly Man Charged for Stealing Tech Off Police Car
A Moberly man is behind bars after allegedly stealing a radar from a patrol car. 46-year-old Ross Van Cleve was charged today with Felony Stealing and Burglary. Earlier this week, he was also charged with misdemeanor Driving while Intoxicated. The items from the police car were reportedly stolen in early April, but officers only found…
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Former Boonville Correctional Officer Charged for Relationship with Inmate
A former Boonville correctional center officer has been charged with having sex with an inmate at the facility. Following investigations by the Department of Corrections, they say that the sexual contact between Emmalee Walker and an inmate occurred between October 2025 and March 2026. Authorities say that they have security footage of Walker and the…
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Columbia Men Get Probation in Connection to 2024 Shooting
Two Columbia men received probation today in connection to a shooting in 2024. 21-year-old Tavion Johnson and 22-year-old Daevion McCray were originally charged with murder in the shooting death of Orion Moody in 2024, but they each pleaded guilty in April to a count of assault and a count of unlawful use of a weapon,…
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Fulton Man Gets Charged for Stealing Truck Days After Prison Release
A Fulton man was arrested early Thursday morning just days after being released on parole from prison. Officers arrested 38-year-old Thomas Seay for stealing a truck at around 1:30 a.m. after a man made a call for an in progress vehicle theft. The victim reportedly managed to flag down Seay and hold him at gunpoint…
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Columbia Mayor is Okay after Car Accident in Columbia
Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe has reported that she is okay after getting into a car accident near downtown Columbia today. The incident closed College Avenue at the University Avenue intersection at about 4 p.m., when Buffaloe reported that another car ran a red light, colliding with her vehicle and causing her to collide with a…
Audrain County News
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Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center Hosts Free Monthly Veterans Breakfast
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center is inviting veterans to its free breakfast This morning. The meal runs from 9 to 10 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month, and organizers say participation has been growing. The center says the breakfast is a chance for veterans to share a meal, visit, and enjoy…
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Mexico Man Charged with Child Sex Crimes
A Mexico man is behind bars after being charged with child sex crimes. 31-year-old Dillon Miller was arrested after child reportedly called authorities on May 8th to report multiple occasions of abuse. Yesterday, his charges were officially filed for two counts of Second Degree Child Molestation. He is being held in the Audrain County Jail…
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Monroe Street in Mexico to Close for Inspection
The City of Mexico is closing Monroe Street between Coal Street and Jefferson Street until further notice for inspection of infrastructure, reports the Mexico Public Works Department.
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Mexico Board of Education to Review Meal Prices at Tonight’s Meeting
The Mexico Board of Education set to meet in regular session tonight. On the agenda is meal pricing for 26-2027. Most prices are unchanged. Lunch prices have increased by .10 to $3.30 Redcuced lunches and all breaksfats will remain the same.
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Roadworks to Start on Highway 22 Tomorrow
Construction activities are going to begin Tuesday on Highway 22 starting at 6:30 AM. The work will take place from the west side of Mexico to Rt EE. Motorists can expect up to 15 minute delays because traffic will be down to one lane. A pilot truck and flaggers will be utilized to assist traffic.…
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Mexico Authorities Asking for Tips on Stolen Truck Set on Fire
Mexico Public Safety Department is seeking tips regarding a stolen truck that was set on fire on Saturday. Authorities were called at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday when someone in the 1400 block of Paris Road reported their 2007 Chevy Silverado stolen, and they said that the culprit stole items out of their other vehicle as…
Latest Sports
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Mexico Scholar Bowl Set to Begin National Campaign
After their recent win the NCMC championship, the Mexico Scholar Bowl Team finished their final preparation for their National Tournament campaign. The Bulldog team qualified for the big dance back in January by finishing third in the tournament at State Fair Community College, and is one of 320 teams teams competing. Mexico may face familiar…
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Mexico claims District Baseball Title
The Mexico Bulldogs claimed their first District Championship in 12 years Wednesday when they beat Fulton 3-2. The Dawgs allowed a run in the top of the 7th to tie the score at 2-2, and then got a leadoff single from Gatlin Denham, and a one-out single against a drawn in infield from Colton Dickey…
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Baseball The Mexico Bulldogs battled through a wet and soggy Monday night in Mexico and came away with a 3-2 victory over the Winfield Warriors in the opening round of district baseball play. Mexico ace Brady Fox turned in a complete-game performance on the mound for the Bulldogs, recording all 21 outs while…
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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…
