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McGirk Fire Destroys Two Vacant Buildings, No Injuries
Two abandoned structures were destroyed by fire Tuesday morning on Moniteau Street in McGirk, according to the California Fire Protection District. Flames spread to a nearby home, but crews quickly contained the fire, preventing further damage. No injuries were reported, and residents are able to remain in their home. Officials say the cause is still…
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24-Hour Demolition Set for Providence Bridge
MoDOT is preparing to replace the Providence Road bridge over I-70 in Columbia, with construction set for May 29th and 30th. The project will bring major traffic impacts as crews demolish the existing overpass in about 24 hours, followed by four to five months of rebuilding. The bridge connects north and south Columbia and serves…
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Jeff City Crash Suspect Found, Now Facing Charges
A Jefferson City man who was reported missing after a crash last week is now facing charges tied to that incident. Court documents show Nathan Spencer is charged with felony leaving the scene of an accident, along with misdemeanor counts of careless driving and driving without a license. Investigators say Spencer was speeding and swerving…
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Man arrested after days inside LU president’s residence
A Jefferson City man is facing charges after investigators say he broke into the Lincoln University President’s Residence and stayed there for days. 30-year-old Lamont Batts is charged with first-degree burglary. Court documents say security cameras captured him opening secure gates and entering the residence Saturday. Authorities say Batts was discovered Monday inside a main…
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Fourth Teen Charged in Columbia Facebook Marketplace Murder
Columbia police say a fourth teen is now charged in connection to a deadly Facebook Marketplace robbery scheme. 17-year-old Mikel Jones was certified as an adult Tuesday, facing second-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action charges in the January shooting death of Michael Burke. Investigators say Jones shot Burke during an iPhone sale at his…
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Columbia Woman Charged in Stabbing, Held Without Bond
A Columbia woman is facing charges after a stabbing Monday morning. Police say 27-year-old Nakia Bonaparte is charged with second-degree assault and armed criminal action. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Claudell Lane, where they found a victim with cuts to the chest and arm. According to court documents, witnesses say the incident started…
Audrain County News
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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…
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Mexico Marks 26th Annual Exercise Tiger Tribute, Honors Veterans and Fallen Soldiers
Mexico is marking the 26th annual Missouri Exercise Tiger ceremony today at the Audrain County Courthouse. The event honors the soldiers, sailors and airmen who died in the World War Two Exercise Tiger training disaster, along with other military members remembered at the national wreath-laying tribute. Organizers say the ceremony is part of a long-running…
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Man Rescued from Mexico Apartment Fire Sunday
Mexico Public Safety rescued a 29-year-old man from an apartment fire Sunday evening. Crews responded around 6 p.m. to the 1200 block of West Breckenridge Drive, where flames were coming from a second-story bedroom. Firefighters located the resident, who has impaired vision, in a bedroom across the hall and removed him using a ladder. The…
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Charges upgraded in fatal Jefferson City e-bike crash involving Mexico man
Prosecutors have upgraded charges against a Mexico, Missouri man accused in a deadly crash involving an e-bike in Jefferson City. Robert Rackers Jr., 36, now faces charges including DWI resulting in death and second-degree involuntary manslaughter after 59-year-old Richard Robben died from his injuries. Police say the crash happened Sunday on East Dunklin Street when…
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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…
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…
