BREAKING News
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Route F in Callaway County Closed for Culvert Work Today
Drivers in Callaway County should expect a road closure Today as the Missouri Department of Transportation replaces a culvert on Route F west of Fulton. The roadway will be closed at County Road 303 on Today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local property owners will still have access to their driveways, but through traffic…
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Tension Grows Over Montgomery County Data Center Plan
Amazon and local groups are clashing over a planned data center in Montgomery County following the company’s announcement of a $10 million investment in the project. Amazon held a community Q&A Tuesday where roughly 75 residents asked questions about water use, energy demand, and environmental impact, while company representatives highlighted planned community investments and infrastructure…
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Man Denied Bond in Perche Creek Murder Case
The man accused of dumping a woman’s body in Perche Creek earlier this year made his second court appearance Tuesday in Boone County. Andrew Acton, 53, appeared by video from jail without an attorney and was denied bond due to concerns over public safety. He faces charges including second-degree murder, abandonment of a corpse, and…
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Hazmat Teams Respond to Chemical Leak at Boonville Truck Stop
Fire crews from Columbia and Boonville responded to a hazardous materials incident Tuesday afternoon at the Pilot Travel Center off Interstate 70 in Boonville. Authorities say a semi-truck carrying a tank of chromic acid mixed with hydrofluoric acid developed a slow leak while parked at the truck stop on West Ashley Road. Hazmat teams in…
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New Lawsuit Filed Against Columbia Orthopaedic Group
A second class action lawsuit has been filed against Columbia Orthopaedic Group following a data leak. The suit alleges that Columbia Orthopaedic Group did not do enough to protect patients’ personal information. The plaintiff in this new case is listed as Geraldine Mize. This is the second lawsuit to say that a ransomeware-for-hire group called…
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Ashland Man Sustains Injury after Accident on Old US 54
A 76-year-old Ashland man was taken to hospital today after a multi-vehicle accident. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Ashland man experienced a medical event while driving on Old US 54, which caused him to lose track of his Chevy Colorado and crash into the rear of a Ford Expedition. The 57-year-old Jefferson…
Audrain County News
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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…
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Mexico Man Charged with Child Sex Crimes
A Mexico man is behind bars after being charged with child sex crimes. 31-year-old Dillon Miller was arrested after child reportedly called authorities on May 8th to report multiple occasions of abuse. Yesterday, his charges were officially filed for two counts of Second Degree Child Molestation. He is being held in the Audrain County Jail…
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…