Latest In Mexico
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Mexico Trash Service rates increase
Starting April 1st, Mexico residents will see a slight increase in their monthly trash service rates. The City Council recently approved a 4.11 percent hike, raising the base rate to $16.29 a month, with a fuel-cost cap of $17.49. City Finance Director Vicki Duenke says the 64-cent increase helps cover the Sanitation Department’s projected $863,000…
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Morning Sports
In Girls Highschool Basketball District Semifinal action last night in Class 4 District 8 Kirksville beat out Fulton 50-23 The #2 seed Mexico Lady Bulldogs survived a scare from the #3 seed Moberly Lady Spartans with a 60-54, Alyssa Miller led all scorers with 27 points. in Class 4 District 9 Boonville beat out Blair…
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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…
Mid-Missouri
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Missouri Dept. of Revenue Warns of New Phishing Text Scam
The Missouri Department of Revenue is warning residents to watch out for a new wave of phishing text scams. The agency says fake messages are circulating that appear to come from the Department of Revenue or the DMV, claiming you owe fines, tolls, or other fees. Some even threaten to suspend your driver’s license or…
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10 month I-70 Closure starts Monday
A 10-month closure on North Outer Road 70 at the Boone-Callaway line begins mid-March, MoDOT says. Crews will replace two bridges on Interstate 70 over Cedar Creek, starting March 9. First, the westbound bridge will be replaced, with westbound I-70 traffic diverted onto the north outer road. Next, the eastbound bridge will be replaced, shifting…
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Boone County Teacher Under Home Detention on Sex Charge Allegations
A Boone County judge has placed former West Middle School teacher Zachary Hutchinson under home detention after he bonded out on multiple charges. 38-year-old Hutchinson, faces three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and additional counts including enticement of a child and possession of child pornography. He posted a $25,000 bond on Wednesday and will be…
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Columbia Man Charged in Federal Firearm Possession Case
A Columbia man has been charged in federal court with illegal possession of a firearm. 38-year-old Dorian Gardner, already barred from owning guns due to prior felony convictions, faces the new charge from the U.S. Department of Justice. The federal indictment follows Gardner’s November arrest on state charges including first-degree domestic assault, endangering the welfare…
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Overnight Structure Fire in Jefferson City
Overnight in Jefferson City, fire crews responded to a structure fire just after midnight in the 400 block of Locust Street. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from a small home, but everyone inside had already made it out safely. The blaze started in the kitchen and caused moderate fire damage on the first…
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Boone County House Fire: No Injuries, Cause Under Investigation
Boone County Fire Protection Crews are still putting out hotspots this morning after a house fire in northeast Columbia. Firefighters responded around 6:45 a.m. to a home on Snead Drive. Boone County Fire officials say three people were inside when the fire started all made it out safely, and no injuries were reported. By 8…
Local Sports
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Morning Sports
In Boys Highschool Basketball District Semifinal action Tonight in Class 4 District 8 Mexico and Fulton hooked up in a good one last night in the semi-final game. Fulton lost the first two games the teams played this season. And, they lost this one too, by the biggest margin of three games, 54-41, but not…
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Morning Sports
There are only 22 high-major scholarship players who will celebrate Senior Night this week, having played at just one place. Mississippi State’s Shawn Jones Jr. is the only SEC senior to finish where he started. Mizzou women’s basketball junior guard Grace Slaughter has been named to the All-SEC second team, according to the league office…
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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.…