BREAKING News
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Linn Creek Woman Accused of Faking Nursing Credentials
A Linn Creek woman is facing felony charges after Missouri investigators say she used forged documents to work as a nurse. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office charged Darcee Heath with three counts of forgery and one count of practicing nursing with fraudulently obtained credentials. Authorities allege Heath submitted fake transcripts and diplomas to secure nursing…
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Missouri Man Arrested in Alleged White House UFC Attack Plot
A Missouri man has been arrested for conspiracy to commit murder at the upcoming UFC event taking place at the White House. 32-year-old Daniel K. Eskridge of Hamilton Missouri is one of multiple people who were involved in a Signal chat discussing plans to commit violent acts at the event. Upon his arrest, authorities found…
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Severe Weather Update Wednesday Morning
A heightened severe weather threat is expected this afternoon and evening across central and northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois. Forecasters are tracking two rounds of thunderstorms today, with a second, potentially stronger round developing later this afternoon and continuing into the overnight hours. A Wind Advisory is also in effect, with sustained southwest winds of…
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Monroe Street in Mexico to Close for Inspection
The City of Mexico is closing Monroe Street between Coal Street and Jefferson Street until further notice for inspection of infrastructure, reports the Mexico Public Works Department.
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Columbia Woman who Pleaded Guilty in Baby Death Case in 2024 has Probation Revoked
A Columbia woman has seen her probation revoked in Boone County court. 34-year-old Lavosha Daniels pleaded guilty in 2024 to abandonment of a corpse and involuntary manslaughter after she and Staffone Fountain were arrested in connection to the death of a baby, for which Daniels received probation. Daniels now has new charges stemming from January…
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Mexico Board of Education to Review Meal Prices at Tonight’s Meeting
The Mexico Board of Education set to meet in regular session tonight. On the agenda is meal pricing for 26-2027. Most prices are unchanged. Lunch prices have increased by .10 to $3.30 Redcuced lunches and all breaksfats will remain the same.
Audrain County News
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Mexico, Mo. Man Arrested in Drug Trafficking Investigation
A Mexico man made his initial appearance in court today after being arrested on drug charges over the weekend. 61-year-old Donald Williams was arrested following a traffic stop on Friday night, when authorities pulled him over for not having a front license plate. Upon a search of his car, authorities found 405 grams of methamphetamine,…
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Fischer charged with child sex crimes in Montgomery County
A 57-year-old Wellsville man has been charged with several child sex crimes that happened in 2022. Jerry Wayne Fischer was charged yesterday (Friday) in Montgomery County court, with three counts of second-degree statutory rape and five counts of second-degree statutory sodomy. According to the probable cause statement, Fischer allegedly raped and sodomized a youth more…
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Mexico Scholar Bowl Set to Begin National Campaign
After their recent win the NCMC championship, the Mexico Scholar Bowl Team finished their final preparation for their National Tournament campaign. The Bulldog team qualified for the big dance back in January by finishing third in the tournament at State Fair Community College, and is one of 320 teams teams competing. Mexico may face familiar…
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Mexico Fire Reports None Injured
Firefighters reported a house fire in Mexico Thursday on West Liberty Street. Fire Crews found the fire in a bathroom exhaust fan and quickly contained and extinguished the area, but the attic of the house suffered fire damage. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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Mexico Man Charged in Domestic Violence, Kidnapping Case
Authorities in Mexico, say a 23-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges following a reported domestic violence incident Tuesday. According to court documents, Jakob Matthew Bradley is charged with assault, harassment, child endangerment, and three counts of kidnapping. Investigators say a woman reported Bradley assaulted her, forced her and three young children into a vehicle,…
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Audrain County Man Jailed for Assault, Kidnapping
A Mexico man is in custody today after an alleged domestic abuse incident on Tuesday. Probable cause statements allege that 23-year-old Jakob Bradley assaulted a 25-year-old victim by striking her, slamming her against a wall, and attempting to choke her. The victim alleged that Bradley had also ordered her to put her three children into…
Latest Sports
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Mexico has two wrestlers going for a State Championship tonight
Day Two of the Missouri State High School Wrestling Championships is coming to a head. Mexico continues to do well in Class 2. In the 106 pound weight class – Trevor Cole will wrestle for a State Championship tonight. against Kyle Martin of Oak Grove. In the 113 pound weight class – Carlos Juarez-Ramirez will…
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Mexico off to strong start at State Wrestling
The Mexico boys Wrestling team is off to very strong start at the 2026 Class 2 State Wrestling Championships in Columbia. The Bulldogs moved seven of the 10 wrestlers that qualified into Day 2 of the event. Six of the seven moved into the Final Day without a loss. Below are some of the results.…
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Morning Sports
in High School basketball District play last night Class 1 District 9 #2 New Franklin bet out #3 Prarie Home 60-31 Class 1 District 10 #1 Cairo beat out #4 Bucklin with Macon County 58-20 #2 seed (19-8) Higbee fell to #3 seed (14-12) Community R6 58-51 Class 2 District 5 #1 seed (25-1) Clopton…
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State Highschool Wrestling
State high school wrestling takes center stage in Columbia this week. The Class 1, Class 2, and Girls State Wrestling Championships get underway Today and continue Thursday at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, hosted by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Hundreds of student-athletes from across Missouri have battled through district and sectional competition…
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball, The Mexico boys basketball team claimed the final championship of the North Central Missouri Conference with a 67-57 win over Hannibal last night. The Bulldogs jumped to a 17-8 first quarter lead and never looked back. Charlie Fisher led the Dawgs with 23 points while running mate Kaden Benne scored 21 to…
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Morning Sports
in High School basketball District play. GIRLS ACTION last night, Class 1 District 10 #2 Higbee beat out #7 Wellsville-Middletown 78-27 #3 Community R-6 beat out #6 Madison 62-24 #4 Bucklin beat out #5 Bevier 55-29 Class 2, District 5 #2 Paris beat out #7 Sturgeon, 65-53 #3 Louisiana beat out #6 van-Far, 46-42 #4…
