BREAKING News
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Google and Montgomery County to Meet over Data Center Plans
Technology giant Google is expected to give more details this afternoon in a press conference regarding their plans to build a large-scale data center in Montgomery County. Local officials have already approved the proposal, and Governor Mike Kehoe is expected to attend the 4 p.m. conference. Initial plans state the Google data center is proposed…
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Columbia Man Sentenced in 2023 Overdose Death
A Columbia man has been sentenced to ten years in prison in connection to a fatal overdose three years ago. Chase Austin Rieves pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and delivery of a controlled substance after an incident in 2023 when authorities found a man dead in a home with blue powder next to him, later…
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Columbia Regional Airport to Launch New Shuttle Service
Travelers flying out of Columbia Regional Airport will soon have a new way to get to the terminal. Airport officials say a shuttle bus service launching in June will transport passengers and luggage from the parking area directly to the terminal. The new service comes as phase one of airport improvement projects nears completion, including…
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Audrain County Secures $4.9M for Roadway Improvements
Last week, the Audrain County Commission announced that it had secured $4.9 million for roadway improvements between Farber and Basinger Corner. This money comes in addition to a $24.9 million grant approved in 2025 for improvements on Highway 54 between Farber and Curryville, and Presiding County Commissioner Allen Winders says would see a change to…
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Columbia Man Charged After Roommate Found Dead in Apartment
A Columbia man is facing charges after police say he left his roommate’s body inside their apartment for weeks. Officers conducted a welfare check on March 24 and reported a strong odor when 29-year-old Ira Baldwin answered the door. Inside, they found Baldwin’s roommate dead in an upstairs bedroom from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.…
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Columbia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Rape Case
A Columbia man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of first-degree rape. Fifty-five-year-old Victor Garza was charged in connection to an April 2023 assault. Court documents say the victim reported waking up to a stranger inside their apartment and told investigators they were assaulted while intoxicated. Authorities say the victim…
Audrain County News
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Audrain County Secures $4.9M for Roadway Improvements
Last week, the Audrain County Commission announced that it had secured $4.9 million for roadway improvements between Farber and Basinger Corner. This money comes in addition to a $24.9 million grant approved in 2025 for improvements on Highway 54 between Farber and Curryville, and Presiding County Commissioner Allen Winders says would see a change to…
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“Zou to You” coming to Mexico
Mizzou’s “Zou to You” event is coming to Mexico. This year’s “Zou to You” Tour will be in Mexico on Tuesday, June 2 at The Oaks for lunch from noon – 1:30 PM. These stops feature coaches and staff as participants will get to hear first hand from Mizzou head coaches. Reservations are being taken…
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Area High Schools Celebrate Class of 2026 Graduations
Mexico High School is set to celebrate the Class of 2026 with graduation ceremonies Tonight. The event begins at 7:30 at Hawthorne Heights, with graduates asked to arrive by 6:30 for photos and preparation. If weather forces the ceremony indoors, attendance will be limited and tickets required due to space restrictions. School officials also remind…
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Mexico man arrested after early morning road rage shooting
Mexico Public Safety arrested a man Tuesday following an early morning shooting incident. Officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to reports of gunfire near the 900 block of Harwood. Police say 38-year-old Darius Hoffman allegedly followed another driver he was upset with, then pulled alongside the vehicle on Breckenridge Street and fired several shots. No injuries…
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Mexico City Council to meet in regular session
The Mexico City Council set to meet in regular session tonight as An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Authorizing Use of City Rights-of-Way in Support of Transportation-related Construction Projects within the City Limits. An Ordinance Approving the Park Place Sketch Plan/Final Plat to the…
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Mexico teen caught red-handed
An 18-year-old Mexico man is being held without bond after police said they caught him stealing guns and drugs from a residence. Court documents state that on Wednesday evening, (May 6) at 7:28 p.m., Mexico Public Safety officers were called out for a burglary in progress. When they got to the scene, officers said they…
Latest Sports
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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…
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Morning Sports
In MLB The St. Louis Cardinals opened up their 2026 season in dramatic fashion yesterday. After giving up six runs in the top of the sixth, the team clawed back for 8 runs of their own in the bottom of the sixth, for a 9-7 win over Tampa Bay. The big blow was a two-run…
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Baseball The Mexico Bulldogs pulled out a dramatic walk-off win last night at home last night (Wednesday), defeating Fort Zumwalt East 5-4. Mexico trailed 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning. With the game on the line, Kinser Groves delivered a single that scored two runs, giving the Bulldogs the walk-off…
