CALLS FOR SERVICE:
Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service yesterday (Tuesday):
Shoplifting at 503 West Monroe.
A stealing or theft on West Pearson.
Threats at Lakeview Road.
Fireworks at Hassen and Kent Road.
Election Results from Tuesday: Centralia voters chose Harvey Million Jr. and Russell Dutton to serve on the school board for a three year term. Erle Bennett won a 2 year term on the school board. The Centralia water and sewer bond passed with 87 percent of yes votes. Landon Magley defeated Art Dollens for Centralia…
More details are being released in the officer involved shooting in Fulton on Monday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a Fulton Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for reported suspicious activity at around 10:00 a.m. in the 700 block of Hickman Avenue. The vehicle initially fled and a short pursuit began. After…
The Columbia Police Department is asking citizens to remain vigilant has they continue to investigate an attempted abudction that occurred on January 25. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Greenwood Avenue. A 27 year old female victim had been walking along the roadway when the driver of vehicle pulled up alongside her and…
The Mexico Lady Bulldogs Softball lost 3-2 to the Marshall Owls on the road in their regular season opener last on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Hannah Loyd and Alyssa Miller each had an RBI for Mexico. Kaitlyn Kreitemeyer was the starting pitcher for the Lady Bulldogs and pitched one inning Aleigha Henderson pitched in relief…
After approximately one and a half hours of deliberation, a Laclede County jury has found Martin Priest guilty of First Degree Murder today. [Thursday] Priest is convicted of the murder of 15 year old Tammy Sue Rothganger in Eldon on May 16, 1984. The trial began on Tuesday with the testimony of Priest’s nephew who…
The Audrain County Health Department is warning about the high risk of spreading the coronavirus in gathering of crowds in close proximity. The health department is asking organizers of such events in Audrain County to re-think holding events and highly advises that upcoming holiday parades and events, both indoors and outdoors follow strict public health…
