Month: September 2022
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Four Car Pileup on Missouri River Bridge Yesterday
According to Jefferson City Police, only one minor injury is the result of a four vehicle crash on the Missouri River Bridge last evening. The driver of a Fiat failed to stop in time in halted traffic causing four cars to pile up. The driver of the Fiat was the only injury and was transported…
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Cole County Sheriff Warns of Telephone Scam
The Cole County Sheriff’s Department sent out a press release warning of a telephone scam involving people missing court or missing jury duty. Suspects identify themselves as deputies from the Cole County Sheriff’s Department, saying victims missed jury duty or a court date and now have to pay with money orders or face arrest. The…
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Auxvasse Man Dies Running a Stop Sign
An Auxvasse man, Douglas Thompson, 88, is dead after a crash in Callaway County. The crash was on County Road 245 at Route E yesterday afternoon (Thursday) at 12:20 pm, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Thompson failed to stop at a stop sign and drove into the path of a GMC Sierra driven…
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KXEO Sports Report 9/30/22
Mizzou Madness is this evening at 8 pm in the Francis Quadrangle in front of the Columns and Jesse Hall. The men’s and women’s basketball teams will be introduced. The free event will have a live DJ, interactive games, food vendors, and a laser show. The Kansas City Royals lost to the Tigers last night,…
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Audrain County Health Department Offers Flu Vaccines Starting Monday, October 3rd
Flu vaccines are available starting Monday at the Audrain County Health Department. There are three types designed for different ages. The stronger Flublock and High Dose vaccines are recommended for those over 50 and 65, respectively. Quadrivalent is for those 6 months and older. Most major insurances cover the cost. Clinic hours are Monday through…
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Future Leadership Foundation Keeps Ukraine Aid and Awareness in the Forefront
Dr. Greg Morrow, Executive Director for the Future Leadership Foundation, came in to talk to us about local efforts to help those in the Ukraine. We think of the war as starting last February but Listen to everything the Foundation is doing and how you can help below.
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Chamber of Commerce Helps Our Students Transition to Adulthood With Fun Activities
Dana Keller from the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce came in to talk to us this morning about their work with the Mexico School District. The Chamber helps our students prepare for life by sponsoring three events, and they love getting volunteers, individuals and businesses.
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Judges Needed for Mexico High School Speech and Debate Tournament
Mexico High School is recruiting judges for the Speech & Debate Tournament to be held on December 2nd and 3rd. NO experience necessary, they can train you via video. Contact Sara Given at Mexico High School or follow the link to express interest.
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Missouri Department of Conservation Offers Multiple Hunting Resources
The Missouri Department of Conservation is ready for hunting season with resources for education, wildlife management, permits, recipes, and more. Missouri’s hunter education course is required for any hunter born on or after Jan. 1, 1967. However, those under 16 DO NOT need hunter education to hunt any game species in Missouri UNTIL they are…
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Fulton Schools and Others Receive $15,000 Literacy Donation from Walsworth
In celebration of the company’s 85th anniversary and their commitment to literacy, Walsworth is making a $2,500 donation to schools and literacy programs near each of its six locations including Fulton Schools for a total of $15,000.
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K-9 Traffic Stop Ends in Drug Arrest in Jefferson City
Sean Hoehn, 41, of Holts Summit is in the Cole County Jail without bond after being arrested at a traffic stop by the Cole County Sheriff’s K9 Unit in the area of Hwy 50 and Hwy 179 in Jefferson City on Monday. He was arrested for possession of Meth and Heroin. The investigation continues.
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Three Arrested in SWAT Raid on Jefferson City Motel
Ashley Allen, Mindy Hees, Edger Walters are under arrest and being held at the Cole County Jail without bond for possession of a stolen firearm and several drug charges, including processing and packaging materials. Allen had possession of the weapon. They were arrested by Cole County Sherriff SWAT and the MUSTANG Drug Task Force as…
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NECAC Offers Free Diapers in Twelve Counties
The North East Community Action Corporation is offering free diapers to income-qualifying parents of babies in 12 Missouri counties. In addition, clients must make an appointment for a NECAC intake assessment, take a life skills class and meet other guidelines. The diapers are available at NECAC Service Centers in Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery,…
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Self-Help Housing Aid Being Offered by the North East Community Action Corporation
The North East Community Action Corporation is seeking participants for Self-Help Housing in Lincoln, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Shelby and Warren counties. Participants must meet income guidelines. They’ll work with a NECAC construction supervisor, who will provide one-on-one instruction on the skills they need to do projects. Supplies and tools will be purchased by…
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Mexico Public Safety Report 9/29/22
Mexico Public Safety reports: An accident on Muldrow at Liberty, no injuries, involving James Gardner, 63, of Columbia, whose vehicle struck that of Steven Romjue, 58, of Moberly Burglar alarm at 100 block of South Jefferson, the 1000 block of Ringo, and the 400 block of East Breckenridge Unattended burn in 500 block of East…