CALLS FOR SERVICE:
Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service yesterday (Tuesday).
A suspicious person at Lakeview Park and on West Jackson.
A structure fire at East Breckenridge.
Threats on West Liberty.
Harassment at North Washington.
A suspicious vehicle on East Holm.
Jefferson City’s growing need for more housing has led the Jefferson City Council to approve a proposed subdivision that would add more than 200 homes just off Route C on the cities southwest side. The council granted rezoning Monday of over 80 acres of land to allow for 230 single-family homes near Liverpool Drive…
Battle High School named a new coach as the first day of football practices got underway yesterday (Monday). The Spartans named Matthew Herman as the new head football coach. Herman is a Hickman and Mizzou graduate who spent several years on the Battle coaching staff as an assistant coach, including the 2014 state championship team….
The Mexico Area YMCA has a new a sports director. Michael Pfeifer took over the position last month. Pfeifer says he will be over anything that has to do with sports for youth and adults. Pfeifer says if you are interested in getting with a sport at the YMCA you can email him at mikepfeiferatmexicoymca.org….
Multiple burglaries in three counties lead to two arrests. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department, five burglaries in December in southwest Audrain County were reported in a span of three weeks. The first four reports involved the same victim in which firearms, power tools and a pickup were stolen. The fifth burglary was reported…
The Community R6 Lady Trojans basketball team improved to 5-2 on the season with a 30-25 win over Mark Twain on Monday, December 9, 2024. Aaliya Welcom led the way for the Lady Trojans with 10 points. Peyton Beamer recorded 7 points. Jocelyn Curtis put up 4 points. And Amy McCurdy had 1 point. Head…
High winds and storms that rolled through Mexico last (Sunday) night is to blame for tree damage around the town. A tree down on Mary Street off Jefferson Street caused a closure. Damage on Sunset next the Oaks Golf Course. And tree damage in front of KXEO at 1705 East Liberty.
