A new director has been named for the Harry S. Truman Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia.
Dr. Patricia Hall took over the position on September 1.
As medical center director, Dr. Hall leads a team of approximately 1,700 staff. She will also work to develop and establish policies and procedures to improve the health and well-being of Truman VA’s Veteran population.
An Endangered Silver Advisory has been issued for a missing Callaway County man. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office issued the advisory for 73-year-old Richard Thomas Lenkiewicz of Steedman. He is described as 6-feet-tall, 235 pounds, and has been missing, when he left the 9100 block of Beave Butte Court in Steedman on 8:30am on Thursday,…
The Mexico School District is warning there is a phone scam going around. According to an email last (Thursday) night from the communications department the district’s phone number has been spoofed and a person identifying themselves as a Mexico Public School employee called a community member and asked for their Social Security Number and other…
The City of Mexico’s, Street Division is being recognized with an award. The Missouri Municipal League awarded the people’s choice innovation to the Street Division for developing a low cost hot mix hole patch using 100% recycled asphalt chunks, and live, an agricultural product produced by Poet.
The University of Missouri has announced they will be offering support for students who could be affected by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump regarding changes to visas and entry to the United States. The UM System released a statement yesterday saying they will be working to make sure this does not effect…
The Mexico Bulldogs are the winners of the 2018 Highway 54 Bowl defeating the Fulton Hornets 49 to 14. The Bulldogs rushing attack was in full force with 520 yards. Tyler Talley scored two touchdowns, Dillon Nichols with 2 touchdowns, Isiah Reams with a touchdown, Dante Billups visited the end zone once, and Quarterback Ty…
CALLS FOR SERVICE: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service yesterday (Tuesday): A peace disturbance on South Washington. Threats at Country Place Court. Vandalism on the corner East Commerce Road and South Clark. A stealing or theft at 4820 South Clark. Animal abuse neglect on East Monroe. Fight in progress at West…
