Winners from the Youth Swine Skillathon at the Missouri State Fair are being announced.
In the age 13-15 division Annie Robinson from Wellsville received first, and third place went to Carlee Long from Paris.
The top three winners in each category received a cash award, and the top individual in each category also received a plaque.
A republican seat in the Missouri state senate has been flipped to Democrat. Lauren Arthur defeated Kevin Corlew last (Tuesday) night in Missouri’s first special election since Republican Governor Eric Greitens resigned. Arthur is a former educator and will represent most of Clay County, a suburban area north of downtown Kansas City. The seat was…
The Van-Far School District Board Education has selected Amy Newland as the next High School Principal for the Van-Far R1 School District. Newland is currently the Dean of Students with the Van-Far School District where she has been employed since 2023. She has previously worked as an instructional coach and elementary teacher, summer school principal…
An established Mexico business is breathing new life into a historic building. Mexico Strength and Fitness is re-locating to the former Mexico Ledger building at 300 North Washington. Gib Graham, owner of the business, says they had outgrown their existing location at 711 West Jackson and needed room to grow and provide more fitness activities…
Arrests: Mexico Public Safety reports the arrest of 31 year old Justin L. Campbell this (Friday) morning for unlawful use of a weapon and 4th degree domestic assault. Calls For Service: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service: Natural gas odor at the corner of East Holt and Johnson. Threats at West…
The Mexico Bulldogs kick off the season opener of high school football tonight (Friday) at home against the Southern Boone Eagles. Head Coach Steve Haag enters his 6th season at the helm with an overall record of 40-17. This is a rematch of week one from last year (2018) where Southern Boone hosted Mexico and…
