A peaceful vigil on the west side of the square in downtown Mexico tonight.
A crowd of 60-70 people gathered in prayer and reflection.
Dignataries in attendance included Mexico Mayor Dr. Ayanna Shivers and Audrain County Sheriff Matt Oller.
Former Missouri state senator Chuck Graham has died today at the age of 55. His former Senate Chief of Staff Ted Farnen formerly of Mexico,Missouri reported the news today. Graham, a Democrat, was elected to the state Senate in 2004 after serving in the Missouri House of Representatives. Graham’s wife, Kate Graham, said on Facebook…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers. To be eligible, applicants must have 30 hours of college credit hours, have served at least 2 years in any of the US Armed Forces, or have been a POST-certified police officer for at least 2 years. Training will begin August 2, 2021 and the…
A Hannibal man is recovering from injuries after being hit while riding his bike yesterday (Tuesday). According to the Hannibal Police Department a 58 year old man was riding his bicycle and was hit by a vehicle being driven by 24 year old Dakota Kuntz. Police say that Kuntz left the scene and was later…
Charges against a Callaway County man accused in an Auxvasse shooting in July have been dismissed, according to reporting from KMIZ 17 and an email sent from Callaway County prosecutor Ben Miller. 34-year-old Damin Davis, was charged with first-degree assault, armed-criminal action, unlawful gun possession, endangering the welfare of a child and fourth-degree domestic assault….
a counsel status update and bond hearing for John Welker is scheduled for today, at 1:30 p.m. Deputies say the case stems from a January 3 traffic stop, after deputies stopped him for driving while revoked. Investigators say they found three baggies of methamphetamine and a glass pipe during a consent search. Welker faces multiple…
