Latest In Mexico
-
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…
-
Mexico Schools Report Strong Finances, Set Spending Priorities
The Mexico School District says its finances are in good shape, with fund balances between 10 and 15 million dollars. During a recent “Let’s Talk Finance” forum, Superintendent Troy Lentz told parents and community members the district is operating above its target reserves and plans careful deficit spending to return to normal levels. Residents discussed…
-
Fear Fest is officially no longer
Remember Fear Fest Haunted House, located in the 6300 block of West Highway 40? For years people traveled there for their Halloween frights. It’s not scary anymore. Now it’s officially, no more. After financial trouble closed the locations several years ago, the buildings were razed in a controlled burn this weekend, as the cost of…
-
President’s Day today
Government offices, banks and the post offices closed today for President’s Day as we celebrate the birthday’s of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Plan accordingly.
-
Mexico woman pleads guilty in school-zone drug case; five years probation per charge
A Mexico, woman has pleaded guilty for her role in a drug case near a school and park. Rhonda Duniphan admitted to conspiracy to distribute and possession of a controlled substance. She was sentenced to five years of supervised probation on each charge, but could face prison time if she violates the terms. The investigation…
-
Mexico man receives Suspended 15-Year Sentence in Domestic Kidnapping Case
A Mexico man has received a suspended 15-year sentence after being convicted of first-degree kidnapping and second-degree domestic assault. Authorities say the charges stem from a domestic disturbance last September, when officers responded to reports that Lane M. Miles was trying to force his partner into a vehicle before driving off. Deputies later located Miles…
Mid-Missouri
-
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…
-
Vehicle Fire Quickly Contained at University Hospital Garage
Columbia firefighters responded to a vehicle fire Wednesday morning at the University Hospital parking garage. Crews were called to the structure at Hospital Drive and Hitt Street around 10:30. Firefighters quickly contained the flames to a single vehicle, preventing damage to nearby cars or the building itself. The garage was temporarily closed while crews worked…
-
Man Pleads Guilty in 2024 Shooting; Seven Charges Dropped, Sentencing Set.
A Jefferson City man saw seven charges dropped after pleading guilty in a 2024 shooting case. Adonius Miguel Boykin, 21, will be sentenced on one count of unlawful use of a weapon on April 14 at the Cole County Courthouse. Prosecutors had originally charged him with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of…
-
Columbia man’s sentencing delayed after guilty plea withdrawal
Sentencing has been delayed for a Columbia man tied to a downtown shooting from 2025. Forty-six-year-old Steven Harris was expected to be sentenced this week, but court documents show he sent a letter to Judge Stephanie Morrell saying he planned to withdraw his guilty plea. Harris was arrested after a shots-fired incident in downtown Columbia…
-
17-year-old murder suspect charged as an adult, in Warren County court today
A 17-year-old from Vandalia heads to court today. Charles Armour, now charged as an adult, faces several felony counts including first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, and armed criminal action in the November 2023 shooting death of 23-year-old Matthew Stewart. Investigators say Stewart was found along Audrain Road 556 with multiple gunshot wounds. Armour is charged alongside…
-
Red Flag Warning for Mid Missouri
A red flag warning is in effect today for much of mid-Missouri, as windy, warm, and dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires. Fire officials are urging residents not to burn outdoors that includes brush piles, debris, and welding in dry grass, even small sparks can quickly spread out of control. Residents are also asked…
Local Sports
-
Afternoon Sports
In Highschool Basketball Double Header Action Bowling Green vs North Callaway Cairo vs Sturgeon Community R-6 vs North Shelby Fayette vs Jamestown Hallsville vs Salisbury Kirksville vs Chillicothe Bucklin with Macon County vs Green City Madison vs Marion County Mexico vs Moberly New Franklin vs Glasgow Wellsville-Middletown vs Wright City Westran vs Brunswick GIRLS action…
-
Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball GIRLS action Centralia edged out Tipton 58-55 Hickman beat out St. Pius X 63-48 Higbee fell to Harrisburg 79-37 Montgomery County beat out Warrenton 48-31 in College Basketball The Missouri Tigers defeated the No. 19 Vanderbilt Commodores 81–80 in a basketball thriller at Mizzou Arena. Despite building a massive 21-point lead…
-
Afternoon Sports
In Highschool Basketball Double Header Action Fulton vs Macon GIRLS action elsewhere Centralia vs Tipton Hickman vs St. Pius X Higbee vs Harrisburg Montgomery County vs Warrenton BOYS action elsewhere Mark Twain vs Highland Missouri Military Academy vs Paris with Faith Walk in College Basketball The (17-8, 7-5 SEC) Missouri Tigers are set to host…
-
Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball GIRLS action Boonville fell to Hickman 69-55 Bowling Green fell to Clopton 86-25 Centralia beat out South Shelby 48-16 Hannibal edged out Palmyra 57-53 Higbee beat out Prarie Home 80-50 Kirksville fell to Monroe City 48-45 Marshall fell to Moberly 41-37 Mexico beat out Fulton 65-40 New Bloomfield forfeited to Harrisburg New…
-
Morning Sports
In MLB The revolving door that is the final spot on the Cardinals 40-man roster continues to churn. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals claimed right-handed pitcher Zak Kent off waivers from the Texas Rangers. To add him to the teams 40-player roster St. Louis designated infielder Bryan Ramos for assignment. The 27-year-old Kent re-joins the…
-
Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball GIRLS action Bowling Green beat out Wellsville-Middletown 47-34 Centralia beat Monroe City 62-33 Fayette fell to Harrisburg 56-24 Fulton fell to Kirksville 68-27 Hannibal fell to Marshall 44-38 Mexico beat out Capital City 59-29 New Franklin beat out Sturgeon 60-24 BOYS action Boonville fell to Smith Cotton 58-46 Bowling Green beat out…