Category: NEWS – Audrain County
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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…
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Mexico closes alley for work
The City of Mexico Public Works Department has announced a temporary alley closure effective immediately. The closure affects the alleyway located just north of Monroe Street, specifically the section running between Jefferson and Washington Streets. Crews are on-site today to perform necessary maintenance on the area’s lighting. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to plan an…
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Centralia Alderman to meet tonight, organize
An organizational only meeting of the Centralia Board of Alderman is scheduled for 6:35pm tonight in Council chambers. The swearing in of council members will be held as well as the election of a new City Clerk. The new board will then reappoint the City Police Chief, Fire Chief, Public Works Director, City Attorney, City…
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Storms roll across listening area, Auxvasse readies shelter
Severe Thunderstorms have been rumbling across the listening area throughout the afternoon. Storms that rolled through Columbia and Mexico earlier today contained nickel to quarter size hail. Earlier in the day, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order to activate the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan. That helps state agencies coordinate directly with local…
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Mexico High Hosts Tight Academic District Championship
Mexico High School will host the Class 5, District 4 Academic Team District Championship this weekend. MHS Academic Team Coach Dale Schenewerk, who oversaw last years team that finished third in the country, says Mexico has another strong team again this season. Schenewerk says this is a very close Quiz Bowl district, one through 6.…
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Fulton man dies in Hwy 54 crash
That two-vehicle accident that shut down Highway 54 in Callaway County on Wednesday, turned out to be fatal. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a 2008 Ford Fusion collided with a southbound semi grain truck at County Road 2002 around 11:55 a.m. The car overturned, and the truck’s trailer spilled a load of grain across…
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Storms cause power outages across the listening area
Over 2,000 Missouri electric customers were reportedly without power last night after strong storms moved through the area. Maries County had a tornado warning and an actual tornado hit the Clinton area last night. Over 800 of those customers without power were located in Cole County. Most of those had power restored by early this…
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America 250 celebration in Mexico tonight
As part of the America 250 celebration to highlight this country’s 250th birthday, the Audrain County Historical Society is hosting “The American Soldier & The Revolutionary War” tonight at the Audrain County Museum. David Maupin will give the presentation on this historical event. Maupin is heavily involved, and has been for years, in the Society’s…
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Driver, Pets Safe After SUV Fire in Mexico
Fire crews in Mexico were called out late Tuesday night to a vehicle fire on the 3400 block of South Clark. Responding personnel found A 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer was found fully engulfed in flames, with fire spreading from the interior to the engine area. The driver told investigators she’d noticed a hot smell in recent…
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Mexico woman seriously hurt in Business 54 crash
A Mexico woman was seriously hurt Tuesday night after a crash on Business 54. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it happened around 7:25 p.m., east of Spire Lane, when a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe went off the right side of the road. The SUV then hit a curb, a John Deere lawn tractor, a MoDOT…