Latest In Mexico
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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.
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Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosting Annual Awards Banquet
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, annual dinner and Awards Banquet will be held this Friday night in Mexico. Among the list of attendees expected will be Nashville’s Country Music success, Jake Clayton. He says he’s excited about the honor: This is the Chamber’s biggest night of the year, bringing together local business leaders, community…
Mid-Missouri
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Paramount Poised to Acquire Warner as Netflix Bows Out
Netflix has walked away from its bid to buy Warner Bros. studio and streaming arm, clearing the path for Paramount to pursue a full takeover. Warner’s board had signaled a superior offer from Paramount, at about $111 billion including debt, and gave Netflix four days to respond. Netflix declined to raise its bid, calling the…
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Callaway County Library to Close 90 Days for HVAC Upgrade
The Callaway County Public Library in Fulton will temporarily close starting March 30 for a planned HVAC system replacement. The closure is expected to last about 90 days. During that time, library services will move to a temporary space at 1855 North Bluff Street in Churchill Plaza. The site will offer book browsing, pickups, and…
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Jefferson City Police Advance 911 Upgrade with Fiber Network Plan
Jefferson City Police are moving ahead with a major upgrade to their 911 dispatch system. The department plans to replace its outdated copper phone lines with a new fiber-based network. Police Chief Eric Wilde says it’s part of a 10-year improvement plan that will boost speed, accuracy, and future capabilities like receiving texts and videos…
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US 54 Traffic Shift Monday in Kingdom City
A traffic shift is coming next week for drivers in Kingdom City. Starting Monday, March 2, crews will move westbound traffic on U.S. Route 54 onto a brand-new bridge west of the current one. Eastbound drivers will shift onto the old westbound lanes. All ramps will stay open, but these changes will last about a month.…
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House debates tighter rules for public assistance benefits
Three bills that could change how Missourians use public assistance benefits were debated Wednesday in the House General Laws Committee. Supporters say the measures improve accountability, while opponents warn they may create new hurdles for families in need. One proposal would restrict TANF benefit cards from being used at ATMs or for certain purchases a…
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Boone County Woman Charged After SUV Assault Attempt
A Boone County woman is behind bars after police say she tried to run someone over with an SUV early Wednesday morning. Investigators say 43-year-old Kala Watson drove a Ford Expedition at the victim at about 20 to 30 miles per hour following an argument, tearing up the yard and nearby concrete. Officers responding around…
Local Sports
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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…
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball, The Mexico boys basketball team claimed the final championship of the North Central Missouri Conference with a 67-57 win over Hannibal last night. The Bulldogs jumped to a 17-8 first quarter lead and never looked back. Charlie Fisher led the Dawgs with 23 points while running mate Kaden Benne scored 21 to…