Latest In Mexico
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Mexico Schools Report Strong Finances, Set Spending Priorities
The Mexico School District says its finances are in good shape, with fund balances between 10 and 15 million dollars. During a recent “Let’s Talk Finance” forum, Superintendent Troy Lentz told parents and community members the district is operating above its target reserves and plans careful deficit spending to return to normal levels. Residents discussed…
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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…
Mid-Missouri
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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Route W Crash in Miller County
At 2:35 Tuesday afternoon, a two-vehicle crash on Route W just east of Lighthouse Road in Miller County left one person seriously injured. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 21-year-old man from Eldon was heading west on his 2013 Harley Davidson when he crossed the center line and struck an eastbound Ford Expedition driven…
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Public Invited to Weigh In on I-70 Expansion Through Columbia
The public will soon have a chance to weigh in on the next phase of the Improve I-70 project through Columbia. The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting two open-house hearings for the Rocheport-to-Columbia section part of its statewide expansion plan. Meetings are set for March 2 at Boone Electric Cooperative and March 4 at…
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Jefferson City Man Charged After Domestic Shooting, Police Chase
Cole County prosecutors have charged 26-year-old David Jarrett of Jefferson City in connection with a shooting on East Cedar Way last week. Jarrett faces charges including unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree domestic assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. Police say Jarrett shot a 37-year-old man after an argument inside an apartment, then…
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Family Sues City and County Over Fatal 2024 Flood Incident
The family of 81-year-old Iveta Thayer, who drowned after her car was swept away in flash flood waters near Gillespie Bridge Road on July 3, 2024, is suing Boone County and the City of Columbia. A wrongful death lawsuit filed Friday claims the city and county failed to warn drivers about dangerous flooding at Perche…
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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…
Local Sports
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Afternoon Sports
In Highschool Basketball Double Header Action Fulton vs Macon GIRLS action elsewhere Centralia vs Tipton Hickman vs St. Pius X Higbee vs Harrisburg Montgomery County vs Warrenton BOYS action elsewhere Mark Twain vs Highland Missouri Military Academy vs Paris with Faith Walk in College Basketball The (17-8, 7-5 SEC) Missouri Tigers are set to host…
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball GIRLS action Boonville fell to Hickman 69-55 Bowling Green fell to Clopton 86-25 Centralia beat out South Shelby 48-16 Hannibal edged out Palmyra 57-53 Higbee beat out Prarie Home 80-50 Kirksville fell to Monroe City 48-45 Marshall fell to Moberly 41-37 Mexico beat out Fulton 65-40 New Bloomfield forfeited to Harrisburg New…
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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…