Latest In Mexico
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Yard burn sparked carport fire in Mexico
The Mexico Public Safety Department says a residential fire on Latney Street Friday was sparked when a resident burned yard waste in a burn barrel. The fire spread beyond the barrel, and the resident tried to put it out with a leaf blower before going back inside. Fire officials note the blaze wasn’t fully extinguished…
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Jefferson City Police investigating Officer involved shooting
Jefferson City police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened around 4:18 Thursday afternoon in the 800 block of Broadway Street. Police say they were patrolling the area when a man fled from officers. Moments later, a 40-year-old man was shot. Officers gave medical aid on scene before he was taken for treatment. No officers…
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New Bloomfield City Clerk Resigns; Interim Appointed
The City of New Bloomfield is seeking a new city clerk. New Bloomfield Mayor Gary Hoelscher announced at Monday nights meeting that John Joyce, had resigned from the clerk’s position and worked his final day for the city last Friday. Joyce had served as city clerk since 2021, and cited repeated statements questioning his performance…
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Mexico Chamber presents annual awards for 2025
The annual Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner was held last night at the Audrain County 4-H Center in Mexico. The night centered around honoring the COL C.R. Stribling Community Service Award Winner, Alice Leonatti. Leonatti’s service record is both extensive and deeply rooted. A devoted member of St. Brendan Catholic Church, she has…
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Howell hired as new MELC Assistant Principal
Seventeen-year teaching veteran Rachel Howell has been named the new assistant principal at McMillan Early Learning Center (MELC) in Mexico. Howell has 13 years experience in teaching kindergarten, completing six at McMillan and seven at Eugene Field. Prior to joining Mexico Public Schools, Howell taught first and second grade at Van-Far. Howell said she is…
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Laddonia Boil Order
The City of Laddonia under a Boil Advisory until Saturday 2/21 at 3:15pm.
Mid-Missouri
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Jefferson City Man Charged with Felony Harassment of Two Girls
A Jefferson City man is facing a felony charge after police say he harassed two girls near his home. 34-year-old Brian Duncan was charged Monday in Cole County with first-degree harassment and is being held without bond. Court documents say a witness called police Saturday after Duncan allegedly approached two girls several times as they…
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Tennessee Man Charged in Boone County Assault
A Tennessee man is facing serious charges in Boone County after police say he assaulted a woman early Monday. 28-year-old Lucas Watson of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, is charged with first-degree sodomy, attempted rape, and third-degree domestic assault. Officers were called to a Columbia home around 1 a.m. after a woman reported Watson refused to leave. According…
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Boone County Dog Breeder Faces 29 Felony Charges in Abuse Case
A Boone County dog breeder charged with animal abuse appeared by video in court Monday ahead of an April trial. Melissa Sanders, 26, faces 29 felony counts and is set for a four-day jury trial starting April 28. A judge in January denied Sanders’ bond and a venue change request, keeping her in custody at…
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Jefferson City Councilman Resigns
In Jefferson City, Ward 2 Councilman Aaron Mealy has stepped down from the City Council. Mealy announced his resignation Monday night in an email to local media, KOMU 8 reports the email cited what he called “trust, honesty, and accountability issues” within city hall administration. Mealy, who was elected in 2023, previously filed a complaint…
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Columbia man jailed after armed threats
A man from Columbia is jailed on multiple charges after police say he threatened several people during a chaotic incident early Saturday. Court documents say 34-year-old Wesley Brown, became highly intoxicated while with the victims and three children. While driving on Blue Ridge Road, Brown allegedly pressed the car’s push-to-start button, causing the vehicle to…
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Clarksburg raid nets two drug arrests
The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office has announced two arrests after two drug-related searches at separate residences in Clarksburg on Friday morning. Hoyt A. Marcott, of Clarksburg, was charged with delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. William L. Belt, of Clarksburg, was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, first-degree trafficking…
Local Sports
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Morning Sports
In Girls Highschool Basketball State Sectionals in Class 1 Cairo beat out New Franklin 34-27 North Shelby beat out Grundy County 42-31 In Class 2 Clopton beat out Canton 72-44 Westran Fell to Tipton 70-29 In Class 3 Principia edged out Highland 46-45 Centralia beat out Dixon 48-24 in College Basketball Mark Mitchell has been…
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Morning Sports
in High School BOYS basketball District semifinals Class 1 District 9 #2 Pilot Grove fell to #3 Jamestown 59-56 Class 1 District 10 #1 Christian Fellowship Sr. beat out #4 Columbia Independent 67-64 #2 seed Higbee fell to #3 seed Cairo 54-45 Class 2 District 5 #1 seed Van-Far fell to #4 Clopton 47-37 #2…
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Mexico has two wrestlers going for a State Championship tonight
Day Two of the Missouri State High School Wrestling Championships is coming to a head. Mexico continues to do well in Class 2. In the 106 pound weight class – Trevor Cole will wrestle for a State Championship tonight. against Kyle Martin of Oak Grove. In the 113 pound weight class – Carlos Juarez-Ramirez will…
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Mexico off to strong start at State Wrestling
The Mexico boys Wrestling team is off to very strong start at the 2026 Class 2 State Wrestling Championships in Columbia. The Bulldogs moved seven of the 10 wrestlers that qualified into Day 2 of the event. Six of the seven moved into the Final Day without a loss. Below are some of the results.…
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Morning Sports
in High School basketball District play last night Class 1 District 9 #2 New Franklin bet out #3 Prarie Home 60-31 Class 1 District 10 #1 Cairo beat out #4 Bucklin with Macon County 58-20 #2 seed (19-8) Higbee fell to #3 seed (14-12) Community R6 58-51 Class 2 District 5 #1 seed (25-1) Clopton…
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State Highschool Wrestling
State high school wrestling takes center stage in Columbia this week. The Class 1, Class 2, and Girls State Wrestling Championships get underway Today and continue Thursday at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, hosted by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Hundreds of student-athletes from across Missouri have battled through district and sectional competition…