Latest In Mexico
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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Behlmann hearing scheduled for March 10th
A combined hearing scheduled for March 10 at 1:00pm in Audrain County Court for a 46-year-old Mexico man currently being held without bond in Boone County. Jeremy Ryan Behlmann was arrested by Columbia authorities on a series of failure to appear warrants tied to four separate cases. Jail records show that Behlmann was booked this…
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Smoking while sleeping fire in Mexico Thursday
Mexico Public Safety responded to an apartment fire Thursday evening on the 500 block of South Olive Street. Crews arrived just after 7:15 p.m. and found linens burning inside one of the units. The fire was quickly put out and caused only minimal damage. Officials say the resident had fallen asleep while smoking, but no…
Mid-Missouri
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Columbia Approves $400K to Expand Airport Parking
The Columbia City Council has unanimously approved a $400,000 budget amendment to expand parking at Columbia Regional Airport. The project will add 600 spaces to a gravel lot just south of the terminal. City officials say the expansion is needed as American Airlines adds more flights, United Airlines returns, and Allegiant Air begins service, all…
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Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Controversial $35B Data Center in Montgomery County
A new lawsuit filed today aims to stop construction of a massive data center in Montgomery County. Preserve Montgomery County, LLC filed the suit in Cole County Circuit Court, claiming county officials broke Missouri’s Sunshine Law by holding closeddoor meetings and signing nondisclosure agreements tied to the project. The $35 billion development would get about $245 million…
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Boone County Man Faces Hearing in Deadly May Shooting
A status hearing is set for 8:30 this morning in Boone County for 31-year-old Dalton Perkins. He’s charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and first-degree domestic assault in connection with a May 3 shooting that left a 56-year-old man dead. Investigators say Perkins allegedly shot the victim during an argument at a home on…
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Traffic Stop in Eldon Leads to Meth Bust, Two Arrested
Two Mid-Missouri residents are facing felony drug charges after a traffic stop in Eldon led to a methamphetamine bust. Miller County deputies pulled over a car on Business 54 for minor traffic violations Thursday. Inside, they found nearly 29 grams of meth after a K-9 alerted officers to possible drugs. The driver, Benjamin Stephenson of…
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Human Remains Discovered at Mark Twain Cave Property
Sunday morning a hiker, who happens to be a Mark Twain Cave employee, discovered human remains on the property of Mark Twain Cave in Hannibal. Authorities were immediately notified. Crews from the Hannibal Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene and began…
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Hallsville fire call finds faulty furnace
A residential structure fire early this morning in Hallsville. Boone County Fire Protection District (BCFPD) firefighters responded just before 1am today to Edgewood Dive. Crews arrived in just three minutes, quickly made contact with the occupants of the home, who were alerted by working smoke alarms, allowing them to safely evacuate before calling 911. Firefighters…
Local Sports
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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…
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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…
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball GIRLS action Fayette fell to Tipton 79-24 Kirksville beat out Moberly 50-30 Mark Twain fel to Montgomery County 58-42 Van-Far beat out Wellsville-Middletown 46-16 Paris with Faith Walk beat out Westran 53-45 in BOYS action Boonville beat out California 66-47 Centralia fell to Hannibal 55-46 Community R-6 fell to Sturgeon 60-37 Fayette…
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Yet another former Mizzou Quarterback gets a Superbowl Ring
Superbowl 60 put a finish on th N-F-L season yesterday in Santa Clara as the Seattle Seahawks used a record five field goals from kicker Jason Myers to thump the New England Patriots, 29-13. The game represented two teams that clawed their way back to respectability this year and gave a Super Bowl ring to…
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Bulldog boys claim win at Quincy Shootout
The Mexico Bulldogs scored a 71-65 win Saturday over Brown County, Illinois in the Quincy Notre Dame Shootout at The Pit in Quincy, Illinois. Fresh off a fast paced loss Friday night, the Bulldogs were able to regroup for the win. They led the group from Mt. Sterling 35-34 at the half behind strong play…
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Mexico girls Wrestling results from Friday
Mexico girls wrestling @ St. Clair Tournament FloWrestling Abigail Bowen (Mexico) – DNP Varsity – Round 1 – Abigail Bowen (Mexico) over Jayden Allen (Orchard Farm) (Fall 1:33) Varsity – Round 2 – Abigail Bowen (Mexico) over Ava Stern (Ladue Horton Watkins) (Fall 1:32) Varsity – Round 3 – Abigail Bowen (Mexico) over Alexis Lamb…