BREAKING News
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Callaway County scavenger hunt honors America’s 250th anniversary
A unique scavenger hunt is giving residents a chance to explore Callaway County while honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Throughout June, the Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society is inviting participants to visit 10 sites across the county that recognize Revolutionary War soldiers buried in the area. Participants who submit selfies from all 10 locations will be…
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Columbia approves new fire station and rebuild plan
Columbia is moving forward with major upgrades to its fire services. The Columbia City Council approved plans Monday to build a new fire station on South El Chaparral Avenue and rebuild Fire Station No. 5 in northeast Columbia. City officials say the current Station 5, built in the 1970s, has structural issues and no longer…
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Columbia man indicted on child pornography charges
A Boone County grand jury has indicted a Columbia man on multiple child pornography charges. Forty-year-old Paul D. Piersee faces three counts of possession of child pornography and one count of first-degree promoting child pornography. Investigators say they traced files identified as child sexual abuse material to an internet address linked to Piersee’s residence and…
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Moberly man charged after road rage shooting in Columbia
A Moberly man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he fired a gun during a road rage incident in Columbia. Boone County prosecutors charged 49-year-old Robert Neese Jr. with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action. Police say the incident happened May 26 near the U.S. 63 and Interstate…
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Fulton man arrested after armed confrontation with teen
A Fulton man is facing multiple charges after an alleged confrontation with a 13-year-old near the Mark Twain National Forest in Callaway County. Sixty-six-year-old Michael Freeman was arrested Friday on charges including harassment, unlawful use of a weapon, assault and kidnapping. Deputies say Freeman called 911 to report a child shooting squirrels near his property.…
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Columbia man jailed after body found in Perche Creek case
A Columbia man accused in connection to the discovery of a woman’s body in Perche Creek back in Court Fifty-three-year-old Andrew Acton held on charges of abandonment of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence. where Prosecutors say surveillance images showed Acton’s pickup truck near the Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area on May 11 with a…
Audrain County News
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Zou to you in Mexico Tuesday
The University of Missouri “Zou to You” Tour will hit several mid-Missouri locations this week. The free event stops in Mexico on Tuesday at the Oaks. From Noon to 1:30 Tiger coaches and administrators will be addressing the gathering. People interested in attending should register at mutigers.com
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Middletown man injured Friday in motorcycle accident
A 32-year-old Middletown man was seriously injured Friday night in a one-vehicle crash in Montgomery County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the man was southbound on Highway 161, near Highway A, at about 9 p.m when he overturned the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycle he was driving and went off the right…
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Mexico to Unveil First Public Mural in Historic Ceremony
Historic art is coming to downtown Mexico this Friday as the city unveils its first public mural in The Square District. The signing ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. outside Tiger Pawn on the west side of the Graphitti building. The mural, created by Missouri Artist of the Year Ray Harvey, is part of a statewide…
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Orchard Farm overpowers Mexico in Class 4 Quarterfinals
The Orchard Farm eagles are headed back to the Final Four for the first time since claiming the Class 3 State Championship in 2012. The 2026 team overpowered Mexico 13-3, with two monster innings Thursday night in Class 4 Quarterfinal action, to advance to Ozark for a chance at a state title. Mexico opened the…
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Mexico Man Sentenced for Illegal Gun Possession
A Mexico man has been sentenced in federal court after being a felon in possession of a firearm. 27-year-old Frank Gray IV pleaded guilty in June of 2025 to possessing a glock handgun in Columbia. Gray was arrested in this case in 2024, after getting into a fight in downtown Columbia where he and another…
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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
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…
