BREAKING News
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Moberly Woman Seriously Injured in Bolivar Crash
A 57-year-old Moberly woman suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Bolivar. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened just after 4 p.m. on Route 32 when the woman’s Cadillac SUV struck the rear of another Cadillac SUV driven by a 48-year-old Moberly man. The woman was transported by…
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Mexico Chamber Hosts Small Business Workshop
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch and Learn Event on Today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 W. Jackson Street in Mexico. The subject of the event will be about small business loans and administration, teaching attendees about how to acquire real estate, secure working capital, and learn which…
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Marshall Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Deputy Shootings
A Marshall man has been sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison after admitting to drug and firearms offenses and shooting two Pettis County deputies during a 2025 search warrant operation. Sixty-three-year-old James Elsea received a total sentence of 265 months in prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine trafficking, illegal firearm possession, and…
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Second Suspect Arrested in Casino Robbery.
The FBI says a second suspect has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville that netted more than $1.2 million. Twenty-year-old Hollis Vanleer Jr. was taken into custody Wednesday in Bloomington, Illinois. Investigators say Vanleer and former casino employee Benjamin Charles stole $1.276 million during the…
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Former Moberly Officer Faces Murder Trial.
The bench trial for former Moberly police officer David Kip Heyde set for 9am this morning and tomorrow in Randolph County Court 68-year-old Heyde (Hi-Dee) is charged with second-degree murder in the fatal July shooting of 23-year-old Bailey Scott. Law enforcement authorities say he called 911 and admitted to shooting Scott twice during an argument…
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Columbia Police Investigate Two Shooting Scenes
Columbia police are investigating two shootings that occurred within minutes of each other Wednesday afternoon, leaving a juvenile and an adult man injured. Officers first responded to reports of gunfire at the Greens at Columbia apartment complex on Clark Lane, where they found a juvenile male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to…
Audrain County News
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Mexico Chamber Hosts Small Business Workshop
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch and Learn Event on Today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 W. Jackson Street in Mexico. The subject of the event will be about small business loans and administration, teaching attendees about how to acquire real estate, secure working capital, and learn which…
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Mexico Man Jailed for Fleeing from Police After Driving with No License
A Mexico man is behind bars after being arrested for fleeing from police on Sunday night. 23-year-old Davayjion Blackwell was arrested after an officer reportedly tried to pull him over just after 8 p.m. because the officer knew he did not have a valid license. However, upon seeing the officer’s lights, he reportedly sped off,…
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Boone County Cardiology Operations Running Smoothly After One Month
One month after the closure of the Missouri Heart Center, Boone Health has said that their cardiology operations are moving steadily. Roughly 1,000 patients were seen in the first 2 weeks. They are expecting 3,500 by the end of June. Patients living in Macon, Mexico and Sedalia can also receive Boone Health’s cardiology services in…
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Tyronn Lue to Host Free Basketball Clinic in Mexico
Current Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach and Mexico native Tyronn Lue will host a basketball clinic for Mexico School District Students. Registration runs until June 22, 2026 and can be found below. https://form.jotform.com/261455412722048 The event for Mexico students runs from June 30th to July 2nd at the Mexico Middle School Gym. 4th and 5th grade…
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Beamer Promoted To Communicable Disease Health Specialist Nurse at Audrain County Health Department
Audrain County Health Department Administrator/CEO Craig Brace announced recently the promotion of Outreach Nurse Jennie Beamer, RN, BSN to the role of Communicable Disease Health Specialist for the department. “Jennie has been an essential team member in her role of outreach nurse for the past four years,” Brace said. “Once this position became available with…
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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…
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…
