BREAKING News
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Columbia man accepts plea deal in deadly shooting
A 36-year-old Columbia man has accepted a plea deal in connection to a fatal December 2020 shooting in the drive-thru of a Columbia McDonald’s. According to court documents, Correy Greene pleaded guilty to two weapon offenses: unlawful transfer of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to court documents. He was sentenced to…
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Bear spotted in Columbia
Bear sightings continue to grow throughout mid-Missouri. Add Columbia to the “local” bear habitat. Two black bear sightings were recorded in south Columbia late Thursday night. The first was a large bear reported on Bethel Street near Nifong Boulevard. The second sighting was later in the evening outside Planet Fitness at Providence Road and Nifong…
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Niangua Bridge accident is deadly
A two-vehicle head-on collision at the Lake of the Ozarks has left a 63-year-old Roach, Missouri man dead. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened just before 6:30 last night on Highway 5 at the Niangua Bridge, when the two vehicles hit. The Roach man was northbound in a 2004 Toyota Highlander,…
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Hall crowned Miss Missouri Teen
The third night of the Miss Missouri Pageant in Mexico last night saw the crowning of the new 2026 Miss Missouri Teen, Anna Hall. She is an 18-year-old from Branson who represents Miss Southwest Teen, and who attends School of the Ozarks. Her Community Service Initiative was titled Project Wallflower, and empowers young women to…
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Columbia Man Takes Plea Deal in 2020 Shooting Case
A Columbia man originally charged with murder was sentenced yesterday after taking a plea deal. 36-year-old Correy Greene pleaded guilty to illegal transfer of a gun and felony gun possession in the 2020 shooting death of Marqukis Hayes in Columbia. As a result of his plea deal, a second degree murder and armed criminal action…
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Columbia Man to Face New Judge in Murder Case
A Columbia man accused of murder in a 2024 shooting has received a new judge for his status hearing today. Jordan Brantley is accused of second degree murder, assault and armed criminal action in the shooting death of Travon Ashcraft two years ago. The defense made a motion to disqualify Judge Jeff Harris because he…
Audrain County News
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Charges upgraded in fatal Jefferson City e-bike crash involving Mexico man
Prosecutors have upgraded charges against a Mexico, Missouri man accused in a deadly crash involving an e-bike in Jefferson City. Robert Rackers Jr., 36, now faces charges including DWI resulting in death and second-degree involuntary manslaughter after 59-year-old Richard Robben died from his injuries. Police say the crash happened Sunday on East Dunklin Street when…
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Florida man charged after crash into cars, home in Mexico, Missouri
A Florida man is facing multiple charges after a crash involving several vehicles and a home in Mexico, Missouri. Police say 32-year-old Luis Soberon-Companioni was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly hitting parked cars, driving through yards, and striking a porch in the 1500 block of North Olive Street before leaving the scene. Officers located…
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Kirksville claims Class 5, District 4 quiz Bowl Championship
Kirksville claimed the Class 5, District 4 Academic Team Championship with a win over Jefferson City this weekend. The event was held at Mexico High School with the host team being eliminated by Jeff City in the semi-finals. MHS Academic Team Coach Dale Schenewerk says the team is still planning on going to the National…
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Market Madness brings people to downtown Sunday
Hundreds of people flocked to downtown Mexico on Sunday for the Market Madness. Over 20 vendors and multiple food trucks flooded the square with items for sale. The event ran from noon-to 5.
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North Callaway readies for new Elementary School
North Callaway’s transition into consolidating two existing elementary schools, Williamsburg and Hatton-McCredie, is nearing completion. Construction on a new facility being built next to the high school, began in December of 2024. Preparations are under way for staff and student transition with the relocation process taking place throughout June. The new consolidated North Callaway elementary…
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Rackers charged in Jeff City accident
A 59-year-old Jefferson City man sustained critical injuries in a two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Jefferson City. The accident happened around 5:13 p.m. in the 100 block of East Dunklin Street. According to a JCPD news release, a 1999 GMC Sonoma, driven by a 36-year-old Robert Rackers, Jr. of Mexico, was traveling westbound on East…
Latest Sports
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Mexico girls Wrestling results from Friday
Mexico girls wrestling @ St. Clair Tournament FloWrestling Abigail Bowen (Mexico) – DNP Varsity – Round 1 – Abigail Bowen (Mexico) over Jayden Allen (Orchard Farm) (Fall 1:33) Varsity – Round 2 – Abigail Bowen (Mexico) over Ava Stern (Ladue Horton Watkins) (Fall 1:32) Varsity – Round 3 – Abigail Bowen (Mexico) over Alexis Lamb…
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Friday Night High School Basketball Scores, 2/6
GIRLS action Monroe City 59, Bowling Green 18 Father Tolton 62, Columbia battle 51 Eugene 52, Fayette 39 Kirksville 61, Capital City 44 Community R-6 62, Pilot Grove 33 Glasgow 67, Prairie Home 34 St. Elizabeth 51, Southern Boone 42 Centralia 34, Highland 30 Van-Far 40, Mark Twain 32 –Lady Indians with the upset of…
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Morning sports
Chaim Bloom’s reorganization of the Cardinals’ minor leagues and trading of veterans to restock the system is already paying off. Baseball America has revealed its annual rankings of all 30 major league teams, and the Cardinals now sit in 2nd place. That’s their highest ranking since being No. 1 in 2013, and that ranking doesn’t…
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Results for Lady Dragon Wrestling Classic
Results for Mexico @ 6th Annual Lady Dragon Wrestling Classic (01/30/2026) 100: Lilly Cuno (Mexico) – 4th Varsity – Quarterfinals – Lilly Cuno (Mexico) received a bye Varsity – Semifinals – Madelyn Rush (Pacific) over Lilly Cuno (Mexico) (Fall 3:19) Varsity – Cons. Semis – Lilly Cuno (Mexico) received a bye Varsity – 3rd Place…
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Midday Sports
In Highschool Basketball Double Header Action tonight Hannibal vs Kirksville Macon vs Palmyra Mark Twain vs Marion County Monroe City vs Clark County South Shelby vs Highland GIRLS action Bowling Green vs Elsberry Columbia Battle vs Capital City New Franklin vs Paris with Faith Walk North Callaway vs Van-Far in BOYS action Columbia Battle vs…
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Area Sports
In Highschool Basketball GIRLS action Bowling Green vs Clopton Fayette vs Fulton Mexico vs Southern Boone Montgomery County vs Hermann New Franklin vs Sturgeon in BOYS action Mexico vs Hickman in MLB The St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for Spring Training and will invite eight players to camp who were acquired this offseason or…
