Drivers in Mexico being urged to use extra caution as the first day of school is underway for Mexico Public Schools students today (Tuesday).
Mexico Public Safety Chief Susan Rockett says drivers are being asked to slow down and be aware.
More students are expected to be walking or biking to school this year rather than riding a bus due to COVID-19.
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Imagine That Designs at 211 West Monroe in downtown Mexico on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Owners Dan and Robin Barker worked on renovating the building over the summer in order to be open by Christmas. Dan Barker says they do laser engraving and much…
Three local FFA chapters had a BBQ competition at the Audrain County Youth Fair yesterday (Sunday). The Audrain County R6 FFA chapter took first place with their pork loin. Mexico FFA finished in first place with their chicken drumsticks. And it was the Centralia FFA taking first place in the dessert category. The Audrain County…
The preliminary hearings in the William Dahl case originally set for today (Wednesday) are being continued. The hearings in Dahl’s two cases are now set for June 15th at 1:30 p.m. According to Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger, the continuance was by agreement between the State and Defense. Dahl is charged with multiple felonies…
Rookie catcher MJ Melendez had a career-high six RBI to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 13-5 on Sunday. The victory gave the Royals the series win. Across the state, the Cardinals also exploded offensively. Newly recalled shortstop Paul DeJong (De-Young) had a double and a home run, while red-hot Nolan…
A fire in Callaway County destroyed an outbuilding early Wednesday morning. Crews were called to 2805 Route F, near Fulton for the blaze, a little after 9 a.m.. The shed was a total loss, as was a Chevrolet Camaro being stored in the building. However, a few tractors were salvaged out of the shed before…
The North Central Missouri Conference All-Conference team is being announced. Making the first team on offense for the Mexico Bulldogs is senior running back Dante Billups. On the Second team for the Bulldogs is junior Isiah Reams, senior Ty Prince and junior Kendyr Taylor. On the All Conference first team on defense Mexico junior Michael…
