Category: NEWS – Audrain County
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Mexico Trash Service rates increase
Starting April 1st, Mexico residents will see a slight increase in their monthly trash service rates. The City Council recently approved a 4.11 percent hike, raising the base rate to $16.29 a month, with a fuel-cost cap of $17.49. City Finance Director Vicki Duenke says the 64-cent increase helps cover the Sanitation Department’s projected $863,000…
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Morning Sports
In Girls Highschool Basketball District Semifinal action last night in Class 4 District 8 Kirksville beat out Fulton 50-23 The #2 seed Mexico Lady Bulldogs survived a scare from the #3 seed Moberly Lady Spartans with a 60-54, Alyssa Miller led all scorers with 27 points. in Class 4 District 9 Boonville beat out Blair…
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Yard burn sparked carport fire in Mexico
The Mexico Public Safety Department says a residential fire on Latney Street Friday was sparked when a resident burned yard waste in a burn barrel. The fire spread beyond the barrel, and the resident tried to put it out with a leaf blower before going back inside. Fire officials note the blaze wasn’t fully extinguished…
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Jefferson City Police investigating Officer involved shooting
Jefferson City police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened around 4:18 Thursday afternoon in the 800 block of Broadway Street. Police say they were patrolling the area when a man fled from officers. Moments later, a 40-year-old man was shot. Officers gave medical aid on scene before he was taken for treatment. No officers…
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New Bloomfield City Clerk Resigns; Interim Appointed
The City of New Bloomfield is seeking a new city clerk. New Bloomfield Mayor Gary Hoelscher announced at Monday nights meeting that John Joyce, had resigned from the clerk’s position and worked his final day for the city last Friday. Joyce had served as city clerk since 2021, and cited repeated statements questioning his performance…
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Mexico Chamber presents annual awards for 2025
The annual Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner was held last night at the Audrain County 4-H Center in Mexico. The night centered around honoring the COL C.R. Stribling Community Service Award Winner, Alice Leonatti. Leonatti’s service record is both extensive and deeply rooted. A devoted member of St. Brendan Catholic Church, she has…
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Howell hired as new MELC Assistant Principal
Seventeen-year teaching veteran Rachel Howell has been named the new assistant principal at McMillan Early Learning Center (MELC) in Mexico. Howell has 13 years experience in teaching kindergarten, completing six at McMillan and seven at Eugene Field. Prior to joining Mexico Public Schools, Howell taught first and second grade at Van-Far. Howell said she is…
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Laddonia Boil Order
The City of Laddonia under a Boil Advisory until Saturday 2/21 at 3:15pm.
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Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosting Annual Awards Banquet
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, annual dinner and Awards Banquet will be held this Friday night in Mexico. Among the list of attendees expected will be Nashville’s Country Music success, Jake Clayton. He says he’s excited about the honor: This is the Chamber’s biggest night of the year, bringing together local business leaders, community…
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Mexico Schools Report Strong Finances, Set Spending Priorities
The Mexico School District says its finances are in good shape, with fund balances between 10 and 15 million dollars. During a recent “Let’s Talk Finance” forum, Superintendent Troy Lentz told parents and community members the district is operating above its target reserves and plans careful deficit spending to return to normal levels. Residents discussed…
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Fear Fest is officially no longer
Remember Fear Fest Haunted House, located in the 6300 block of West Highway 40? For years people traveled there for their Halloween frights. It’s not scary anymore. Now it’s officially, no more. After financial trouble closed the locations several years ago, the buildings were razed in a controlled burn this weekend, as the cost of…
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President’s Day today
Government offices, banks and the post offices closed today for President’s Day as we celebrate the birthday’s of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Plan accordingly.
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Mexico woman pleads guilty in school-zone drug case; five years probation per charge
A Mexico, woman has pleaded guilty for her role in a drug case near a school and park. Rhonda Duniphan admitted to conspiracy to distribute and possession of a controlled substance. She was sentenced to five years of supervised probation on each charge, but could face prison time if she violates the terms. The investigation…
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Mexico man receives Suspended 15-Year Sentence in Domestic Kidnapping Case
A Mexico man has received a suspended 15-year sentence after being convicted of first-degree kidnapping and second-degree domestic assault. Authorities say the charges stem from a domestic disturbance last September, when officers responded to reports that Lane M. Miles was trying to force his partner into a vehicle before driving off. Deputies later located Miles…
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Behlmann hearing scheduled for March 10th
A combined hearing scheduled for March 10 at 1:00pm in Audrain County Court for a 46-year-old Mexico man currently being held without bond in Boone County. Jeremy Ryan Behlmann was arrested by Columbia authorities on a series of failure to appear warrants tied to four separate cases. Jail records show that Behlmann was booked this…