Category: NEWS – Audrain County
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Zou to you in Mexico Tuesday
The University of Missouri “Zou to You” Tour will hit several mid-Missouri locations this week. The free event stops in Mexico on Tuesday at the Oaks. From Noon to 1:30 Tiger coaches and administrators will be addressing the gathering. People interested in attending should register at mutigers.com
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Middletown man injured Friday in motorcycle accident
A 32-year-old Middletown man was seriously injured Friday night in a one-vehicle crash in Montgomery County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the man was southbound on Highway 161, near Highway A, at about 9 p.m when he overturned the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycle he was driving and went off the right…
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Mexico to Unveil First Public Mural in Historic Ceremony
Historic art is coming to downtown Mexico this Friday as the city unveils its first public mural in The Square District. The signing ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. outside Tiger Pawn on the west side of the Graphitti building. The mural, created by Missouri Artist of the Year Ray Harvey, is part of a statewide…
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Orchard Farm overpowers Mexico in Class 4 Quarterfinals
The Orchard Farm eagles are headed back to the Final Four for the first time since claiming the Class 3 State Championship in 2012. The 2026 team overpowered Mexico 13-3, with two monster innings Thursday night in Class 4 Quarterfinal action, to advance to Ozark for a chance at a state title. Mexico opened the…
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Mexico Man Sentenced for Illegal Gun Possession
A Mexico man has been sentenced in federal court after being a felon in possession of a firearm. 27-year-old Frank Gray IV pleaded guilty in June of 2025 to possessing a glock handgun in Columbia. Gray was arrested in this case in 2024, after getting into a fight in downtown Columbia where he and another…
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Mexico Senior Center Hosts Lunch-and-Learn
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center will be hosting a Lunch-and-Learn, with a Speical Guest! Administrator Ione Bickel explains the guest is an important one: N-5-28-26-H1 the Senior center is also making it easy for anyone to attend : N-5-28-26-H2
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Mural Ceremony to Take Place in Mexico Friday
Mainstreet Mexico and the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Signing Ceremony for the first mural in The Square District at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29, at Graphitti, 224 West Promenade, on the west side of the building. This will be the district’s first public mural and will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.…
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Kansas City Man Arrested in Audrain County
One man is behind bars in Audrain county after a chase on Highway 54 on Saturday. 29-year-old Tyrell Bryant of Kansas City reportedly led a pursuit from authorities at over 100 miles per hour before eventually coming to a stop. Upon stopping him, authorities found two loaded firearms in his vehicle. Bryant mentioned that he…
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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…
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Audrain County Secures $4.9M for Roadway Improvements
Last week, the Audrain County Commission announced that it had secured $4.9 million for roadway improvements between Farber and Basinger Corner. This money comes in addition to a $24.9 million grant approved in 2025 for improvements on Highway 54 between Farber and Curryville, and Presiding County Commissioner Allen Winders says would see a change to…