Missouri Military Academy will continue its contained campus status until the end of April, according to MMA President Brigadier General Richard Geraci. There are no known cases of the coronavirus on campus. The campus is closed to visitors and only vendors essential to the operation of the school are allowed on campus. Cadets will continue […]
CALLS FOR SERVICE: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls yesterday (Tuesday): Vehicle break ins on East Liberty and at the corner of Hickory Hill Place and Jefferson Road. A utility line down at East Anderson. A fight in progress at Garfield Park. A report of shots fired on Tyronn Lue Boulevard.
The number of people tested for COVID-19 in Audrain County stands at 14 with 7 negative results and 7 tests still pending. The Audrain County Health Department updated the numbers as of 9 am this (Tuesday) morning.
Several sports arenas in Columbia could be transformed into an emergency hospital for COVID-19 patients. Representatives of the Missouri National Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visited the Hearnes Center and Mizzou Arena last week and so far the project is just in the planning stages. If the coronavirus pandemic fills the almost twelve […]
The NCAA is granting an extra year of eligibility for all spring sport student-athletes. The Division 1 Council voted on the measure yesterday (Monday) after the athletes had their seasons cut short due to COVID-19. The NCAA said in a release that financial aid rules have been adjusted, so teams are able to have more […]
As of 1:00 this (Monday) afternoon, the Audrain County Health Department has not had a county resident that has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to a press release from the department. Numbers provided by ACHD indicate 10 residents being tested with 6 of those coming back negative. 4 test results are still pending. […]
Jamie Hill, Infection Prevention Nurse at SSM-Audrain in Mexico was the featured guest on AM 1340 KXEO and the Am I Awake Morning Show today. She talked about symptoms of COVID-19 and why it is important to call ahead before arriving at a hospital or clinic.
CALLS FOR SERVICE: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service over the weekend starting on Friday, March 27th: Trespassing at Lakeside Place. A stealing or theft reported on West Street. Trespassing at Cleveland. Leaving without paying for gas on West Monroe. A report of child abuse or neglect at South Clark. Mexico […]
A Mexico man is facing multiple charges after being arrested for hitting a parked vehicle with a baseball bat yesterday (Sunday) morning. According to Mexico Public Safety it happened in the 1100 block of East Promenade and was apparently part of an ongoing dispute between the man and a resident of that block. Officers arrested […]
Several projects will be underway in Audrain County starting today that will temporarily impact traffic. Youngs Creek Bridge, located east of Centralia will be down to one lane traffic, for concrete patching on the bridge. The work will be done from 7am until 4pm starting today through Wednesday. Audrain County Route KK will be closed […]