No injuries from a small grass fire in Mexico last (Tuesday) night.
Mexico Public Safety says it happened around 5:30 in the 1300 block of North Western.
A small woodpile was burning near a BBQ grill and near some tools and equipment.
The fire was put out quickly.
The resident said he was cooking on the grill a few hours earlier and a grease fire started below it.
He thought the fire was out when left the area.
Arrests: Mexico Public Safety reports the arrest of 52-year-old Robert L. Jackson II, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 for Third Degree Kidnapping, First Degree Sexual Abuse, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Armed Criminal Action. Calls for service: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following…
The Local Emergency Planning Committee in Audrain County gets state funding. In a press release from Audrain County’s Emergency Management Director Nicholas Tietsort, the funding is from the Missouri Emergency Response Commission from the state of Missouri Chemical Emergency Preparedness Fund. The $4,465.34 stipend can be used for training, exercises, flow studies, hazard analysis, or…
Parents in area school districts are being warned about a social media hoax that could be potentially harmful to students. Mexico Public Schools Director of Communications Marci Minor says the most recent hoax is called the MOMO Challenge. YouTube has sent out a statement verifying that the MOMO challenge is a hoax and is encouraging…
Blustery cold temperatures are expected over the next couple of days in the KXEO listening area and Optometrist, Dr. Carl Abbott is providing some tips on how to keep your eyes safe and protected in the cold weather. Dr. Abbott keeps listeners informed on all the latest eye health once a month on KXEO. Don’t…
The Mexico School District is operating at a Tier 1, Yellow COVID-19 risk level this week. The district released the information this (Monday) morning. The four risk levels are reflective of Audrain County’s seven day rolling average of new positive cases and new hospitalizations and fluctuate from green, yellow, orange and red. Green is the…
City of Mexico along with Emery Sapp and sons will close Hendricks Street between Plunkett and Wade Street today. Road closure signs will be at each intersection….however, you will still be able to access the Vo-Tech center. The closure will start today and is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, August 13.
