BREAKING News
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Fulton Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes
A Fulton man has been jailed today after alleged child sexual abuse crimes. Court documents state that on April 15, Callaway County deputies received a hotline report from a girl stating that a man had fondled her. Probable cause statements say that the girl identified 61-year-old Paul Winkler as the man who touched her, and…
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Boone County Man Arrested for Dumping Corpse In Creek
One man has been arrested in Boone County and charged with abandoning a body in Perche Creek. A boater found the body in a City of Columbia trash can on Sunday, and on Monday night, 53-year-old Andrew B. Acton was taken into custody. Probable cause statements say that authorities used surveillance footage to match Acton’s…
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Montgomery County Woman Jailed for Assault
One woman has been arrested in Montgomery County following an assault on Monday evening. Court documents say that Candic Davis or Maplewood was riding in the back of a car when she got into an argument with the other passengers, and began trying to strangle the driver and another passenger. The reports say that when…
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Allegiant Adds New Nonstop Columbia-to-Florida Route
Travelers in mid-Missouri will soon have another direct flight option to Florida. Allegiant Air announced Tuesday it will begin nonstop service from Columbia Regional Airport to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport on Nov. 19. The new route marks Allegiant’s third Florida destination from Columbia, joining upcoming flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Orlando Sanford beginning in…
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Overnight Ramp Closures on I-70 in Columbia Due to Roadwork
Roadwork along Interstate 70 in Columbia is causing overnight ramp closures Tuesday after weather delayed the project one day. The Missouri Department of Transportation says the ramp from Rangeline Street to westbound I-70 at Exit 127 and the ramp from westbound I-70 to Providence Road at Exit 126 will close from 8 p.m. Tuesday until…
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Providence Road Over I-70 Closing for Five-Month Construction
Drivers in Columbia should prepare for major traffic changes as Providence Road over Interstate 70 closes for five months beginning in late May. The Missouri Department of Transportation says demolition of the overpass and pedestrian bridge will begin the night of May 29, reducing I-70 traffic to one lane in each direction and cutting off…
Audrain County News
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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…
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Mexico A.N.C. Holds Mother’s Day, Military Tribute
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center is hosting a Mother’s Day celebration and military appreciation event Today. The Mother’s Day event will feature a meal from 11am to 1pm, which Emily Lane says: the event will also feature live music from Stanley Freeman and his band, door prizes, and a special tribute to both mothers…
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…
