In local sports:
The Mexico Bulldogs Baseball Team defeated the Moberly Spartans last night, 4 to 3.
Pitcher Cole Whalen went 6 innings with 5 strikeouts. He also was two for 3 at the plate with an RBI.
Also delivering offensively was Gage Worley, who went 2 for four with a run scored.
The Mexico Bulldogs girls soccer team took down rival team the Fulton Hornets yesterday, 3 to 2.
The Mexico Area Chamber and the community welcomed Dr. Alexander Finck and Dr. Zach Treat at their new practice in Mexico this afternoon at 605 East Promenade next to the Stribling House. The unique new clinic offers a monthly membership for 24 hours of access to medical advice and does not accept insurance.
The Missouri Supreme Court heard accusations yesterday against former Boone County Prosecutor, Morley Swingle. Swingle is also a former assistant U.S. attorney. The court has been asked to suspend his license. It is alleged that he had inappropriate relationships with defendants and crime victims in two separate incidents in Columbia in 2020 and 2021. Swingle…
A man sentenced to 22 years in prison for causing a crash that killed Harrisburg teacher and coach Brian Simpson and injured 5 students has filed an appeal. Brandon Brill pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and assault in September. In the appeal, Brill said the crash was an accident and his sentence is too long….
A Silex man has minor injuries after a one-car accident in Audrain County during the morning hours of Saturday, March 9, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Route B, just east of Sailor Road. A 17-year-old girl from Elsberry fell asleep while driving. The vehicle traveled off the…
ARRESTS: Mexico Public Safety reports the arrest of 38 year old Richard L. Mathews yesterday (Monday) for Fourth Degree Assault. 24 year old Zachary D. Branch arrested yesterday (Monday) on a Callaway County Warrant. Public Safety arrested 53 year old Lemuel F. Holmes yesterday (Monday) on a Montgomery County Warrant. CALLS FOR SERVICE: Mexico Public…
