BREAKING News
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Monroe Street in Mexico to Close for Inspection
The City of Mexico is closing Monroe Street between Coal Street and Jefferson Street until further notice for inspection of infrastructure, reports the Mexico Public Works Department.
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Columbia Woman who Pleaded Guilty in Baby Death Case in 2024 has Probation Revoked
A Columbia woman has seen her probation revoked in Boone County court. 34-year-old Lavosha Daniels pleaded guilty in 2024 to abandonment of a corpse and involuntary manslaughter after she and Staffone Fountain were arrested in connection to the death of a baby, for which Daniels received probation. Daniels now has new charges stemming from January…
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Mexico Board of Education to Review Meal Prices at Tonight’s Meeting
The Mexico Board of Education set to meet in regular session tonight. On the agenda is meal pricing for 26-2027. Most prices are unchanged. Lunch prices have increased by .10 to $3.30 Redcuced lunches and all breaksfats will remain the same.
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Severe Storm Threat Expected Wednesday Across Region
A severe weather threat is expected Wednesday, with the greatest risk developing during the afternoon and evening hours. Forecasters say two rounds of thunderstorms are likely, beginning Wednesday morning and continuing as a cold front moves through later in the day. The highest threat area includes northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois. Damaging straight-line winds are…
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Jefferson City Man Sentenced to Life for Child Molestation
A Jefferson City man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree child molestation. 60-year-old Gary Owens was sentenced Monday by Judge Cotton Walker. The investigation began in March 2024 after a family member under 14 told police Owens had sexually abused them since they were seven years old. Court documents…
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Jefferson City Man Arrested After Shooting Girlfriend in Domestic Dispute
A Jefferson City man is behind bars after police say that he shot his girlfriend during a disagreement. 60-year-old Jerome Malone reportedly made a call to authorities himself saying that he shot his girlfriend following a fight. He said that she pushed him into a window where he hurt his hand, and as a result,…
Audrain County News
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Monroe Street in Mexico to Close for Inspection
The City of Mexico is closing Monroe Street between Coal Street and Jefferson Street until further notice for inspection of infrastructure, reports the Mexico Public Works Department.
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Mexico Board of Education to Review Meal Prices at Tonight’s Meeting
The Mexico Board of Education set to meet in regular session tonight. On the agenda is meal pricing for 26-2027. Most prices are unchanged. Lunch prices have increased by .10 to $3.30 Redcuced lunches and all breaksfats will remain the same.
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Roadworks to Start on Highway 22 Tomorrow
Construction activities are going to begin Tuesday on Highway 22 starting at 6:30 AM. The work will take place from the west side of Mexico to Rt EE. Motorists can expect up to 15 minute delays because traffic will be down to one lane. A pilot truck and flaggers will be utilized to assist traffic.…
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Mexico Authorities Asking for Tips on Stolen Truck Set on Fire
Mexico Public Safety Department is seeking tips regarding a stolen truck that was set on fire on Saturday. Authorities were called at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday when someone in the 1400 block of Paris Road reported their 2007 Chevy Silverado stolen, and they said that the culprit stole items out of their other vehicle as…
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Miss Pulaski County named 2026 new Miss Missouri
A new Miss Missouri was crowned Saturday night on the campus of Missouri Military Academy in Mexico. Miss Pulaski County, Tabitha Crain won the 2026 pageant in the MMA Gymtorium in front of an in-person crowd of about 650 people, and will now compete in the Miss USA pageant in September 2026 in West Palm…
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Hall crowned Miss Missouri Teen
The third night of the Miss Missouri Pageant in Mexico last night saw the crowning of the new 2026 Miss Missouri Teen, Anna Hall. She is an 18-year-old from Branson who represents Miss Southwest Teen, and who attends School of the Ozarks. Her Community Service Initiative was titled Project Wallflower, and empowers young women to…
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…
