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Knox County Mother Reported Missing in Edina
Authorities in Knox County are searching for 35-year-old Lindsey Watts, who was last seen at her home in Edina on May 19. Watts’ family reported her missing after she failed to show up for work, and her car, keys, and wallet were found at her home. Her cellphone was discovered in a nearby ditch. Investigators…
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Mexico Senior Center Hosts Lunch-and-Learn
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center will be hosting a Lunch-and-Learn, with a Speical Guest! Administrator Ione Bickel explains the guest is an important one: N-5-28-26-H1 the Senior center is also making it easy for anyone to attend : N-5-28-26-H2
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Columbia Launches Affordable Youth Volleyball League
A new youth volleyball league in Columbia is working to make the sport more affordable and accessible for kids. Elevate COMO Volleyball, in partnership with Columbia Parks and Recreation, will launch the league June 3 for students in third through sixth grade. Organizers say scholarships and city funding will help lower costs for families. Co-founders…
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Linn Woman Killed in Osage County Crash
A 73-year-old Linn woman was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash on Missouri 100 in Osage County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the woman suffered a medical emergency while driving, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway, strike several trees and a fence, and overturn in a field. She was pronounced dead at…
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I-70 Ramps at Routes O & J Closing for Construction
Drivers in Boone County should expect major delays as construction begins Monday at the I-70 interchange with Routes O and J. The Missouri Department of Transportation says ramps to and from westbound I-70 will be closed while crews reconstruct them, with work expected to continue through the end of November. Detours will route drivers via…
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Boone County Jail Death Sparks $20M Lawsuit
The husband of a Boone County Jail inmate who died last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court. Grant Davis alleges jail medical staff and healthcare provider Turn Key Health Clinics failed to properly monitor and treat Robert Muller-Russo before his death in April 2025. The lawsuit claims Muller-Russo repeatedly reported serious…
Audrain County News
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Mexico Senior Center Hosts Lunch-and-Learn
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center will be hosting a Lunch-and-Learn, with a Speical Guest! Administrator Ione Bickel explains the guest is an important one: N-5-28-26-H1 the Senior center is also making it easy for anyone to attend : N-5-28-26-H2
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Mural Ceremony to Take Place in Mexico Friday
Mainstreet Mexico and the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Signing Ceremony for the first mural in The Square District at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29, at Graphitti, 224 West Promenade, on the west side of the building. This will be the district’s first public mural and will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.…
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Kansas City Man Arrested in Audrain County
One man is behind bars in Audrain county after a chase on Highway 54 on Saturday. 29-year-old Tyrell Bryant of Kansas City reportedly led a pursuit from authorities at over 100 miles per hour before eventually coming to a stop. Upon stopping him, authorities found two loaded firearms in his vehicle. Bryant mentioned that he…
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Mexico, Mo. Man Arrested in Drug Trafficking Investigation
A Mexico man made his initial appearance in court today after being arrested on drug charges over the weekend. 61-year-old Donald Williams was arrested following a traffic stop on Friday night, when authorities pulled him over for not having a front license plate. Upon a search of his car, authorities found 405 grams of methamphetamine,…
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Fischer charged with child sex crimes in Montgomery County
A 57-year-old Wellsville man has been charged with several child sex crimes that happened in 2022. Jerry Wayne Fischer was charged yesterday (Friday) in Montgomery County court, with three counts of second-degree statutory rape and five counts of second-degree statutory sodomy. According to the probable cause statement, Fischer allegedly raped and sodomized a youth more…
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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…
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…
