Month: June 2020
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Sgt. Scott White Of The Missouri State Highway Patrol Joins Public Perspectives
Sgt. Scott White of the Missouri State Highway Patrol sat down with 1340 KXEO Saturday morning for another edition of Public Perspective where we talked about Independence Day travel safety and learned more about the training Troopers go through. The full interview can be heard below.
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Investigators Now Believe Two Separate Cars Were Involved In Mexico Homicide
Mexico Public Safety and the Mid Missouri Major Case Squad provided an update on the homicide of 25 year old Chance J. Davis in the 800 block of West Street this (Saturday) morning. In a press release around 5 tonight Public Safety says throughout the day citizens information has led investigators to believe 2 separate…
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Homicide Victim Identified By Mexico Public Safety
The victim of a homicide in Mexico this (Saturday) morning is being identified as 25 year old Chance J. Davis by Mexico Public Safety. Around 4:41 this morning a woman reported that an intruder had come into here house on the 800 block of West Street and shot her boyfriend. Davis was declared deceased at…
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Homicide Investigation Underway In Mexico
A homicide investigation is underway in Mexico after intruder went into a home early this (Saturday) morning. According to Mexico Public Safety it happened around 4:41 am in the 800 block of West Street. A woman reported an intruder came into the home and shot her 25 year old boyfriend. The victim was declared deceased…
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KXEO Sports Report 6/27/20
The St. Louis Cardinals and their final draft pick in this year’s MLB Draft class have agreed to terms. Missouri right-hander Ian Bedell signed a contract in St. Louis yesterday (Friday). Tied with the San Francisco Giants with an MLB-high 7 picks in this year’s five round draft, the Redbirds worked quickly and finalized contracts…
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Audrain County Regional Libraries Director Christal Brunner On KXEO Morning Show
Christal Brunner, Director of the Audrain County Regional Libraries was the featured local guest on AM 1340 KXEO and the Am I Awake Morning Show today. Brunner talked about getting ready to go into Phase 2 of the libraries reopening plan next week. And how they recently finished a window restoration project at the Mexico…
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Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Testing Results Released For 6/26/20
One new active case of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County today (Friday). According to the Audrain County Health Department as of 10 this morning there are now 16 active cases. Of the 138 confirmed positive cases, 121 cases have recovered with one death.
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Protest Planned In Auxvasse Calling For Police Chief Kevin Suedmeyer To Resign
A protest is being planned tonight (Friday) in Auxvasse calling for the resignation of Police Chief Kevin Suedemyer after he was reinstated following an internal investigation of his social media. According to a spokesperson for the Auxvasse City Hall the protest is being organized by Auxvasse resident Aleigha Turner. People will gather at 6pm at…
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Mexico Public Safety Report 6/26/20
CALLS FOR SERVICE: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service yesterday (Thursday): A suspicion person at South Clark. A stealing or theft on West Monroe. A natural gas odor reported at the corner of Lakeview and Elmwood. An assault with injury on West Monroe.
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KXEO Special Report Policing Your Community Final Part Three With The Missouri State Highway Patrol
Welcome in to third and final part a special report by KXEO News on policing your community. This week KXEO news has spoken with various law enforcement agencies about their policing policies on use of force and choke holds. Today a discussion with Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeant Scott White. Sgt. White says he…
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KXEO Sports Report 6/26/20
The Missouri Tigers Football program landed its 16th commitment of the 2021 class yesterday (Thursday) with a 3-star running back from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Coach El Drinkwitz announced multi-purpose running back B.J. Harris will be playing for the ZOU. Mizzou Athletics says five athletes have tested positive for the coronavirus since players were allowed back on…
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Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing For 6/25/20
No new cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County as of 11 this (Thursday) morning. According to the Audrain County Health Department there are still 16 active cases in the county. Of the 137 total positive cases, 120 have made recoveries with 1 death.
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Fire Found In Camping Tent On Fairgrounds In Mexico
The cause of a fire found in the backyard of a house in the 500 block of Fairgrounds Road in Mexico yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon is under investigation. Mexico Public Safety says an officer on patrol in the area noticed black smoke and found the fire in a large camping tent. The fire was quickly put…
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Mexico Public Safety Report 6/25/20
CALLS FOR SERVICE: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service yesterday (Wednesday): A report of animal abuse or neglect on South Abat. Leaving without paying for gas at 4787 East Liberty. Fireworks on North Olive, at North Clark and on West Maple. CAR ACCIDENTS: A 2 car accident on East Liberty at…
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KXEO Special Report Policing Your Community Part Two With Audrain County Sheriff Matt Oller
Police reform is a continuing discussion following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis one month ago today. This is part 2 of a special series KXEO News is doing this week on policing your community. Today a conversation with Audrain County Sheriff Matt Oller who says an executive order signed by President Donald Trump…