A person is in the Boone County jail after taking police on a chase yesterday (Thursday) that started in Centralia. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Centralia police requested help in a chase for a larceny investigation. Hallsville Police and Missouri State Highway Patrol also responded and pursued the suspect for a while in…
Twenty six new cases of COVID-19 reported in Audrain County today (Wednesday). According to the Audrain County Health Department there are a total of 249 active cases. Of the active cases 191 are in Mexico, 17 in Vandalia, 11 in Martinsburg and 19 in Centralia. There have been 1,403 total cases in Audrain County and…
Eleven new COVID-19 cases reported in Audrain County today (Tuesday). There are now 229 active cases in the county with 175 in Mexico, 16 in Vandalia. The Audrain County Health Department is also reporting 16 active cases in Centralia. The total number of deaths attributed to the virus is 33 and there have been 1,377…
Two new COVID-19 related deaths reported in Audrain County today (Monday). The total number of deaths in Audrain County attributed to the virus is now 33. Audrain County Health Department is also reporting 47 new cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County. There are 246 active cases in the county. Of the active cases 187 are…
The 13th annual lighted tractor parade in Centralia is a go, but with modifications related to COVID-19. In a Facebook post for the event, organizers say it will be a reverse parade with tractors and floats parked in fields along Highway CC between Centralia and Sturgeon. The parade is Friday, December 18th. They ask that…
Mexico Middle School wrestlers met up with some tough competition last (Monday) night in a home meet against Centralia, Hallsville, and Moberly at the Mexico High School. ( Photo Credits To Kayla Walker Pfeifer) Mexico went 17-19 on the night and Mexico Coaches Tony Senor, Austin McBride and Adam Barnett remarked they wrestled some close…
Mexico Veteran Ron Azdell was the featured local guest on AM 1340 KXEO and the Am I Awake Morning Show with Matt Pilger today. Mr. Azdell shared his story about how he was shot down in a helicopter while serving the country during the Vietnam War. Plus a preview of several things ongoing during Veterans…
Several local McDonald’s restaurants will be saluting veterans today (Wednesday) with free menu items for Veterans Day. The vets will be given free any size soft drink or sweet tea as well as a medium order of fries from 11am until 7pm. Several of the locations include Mexico, Centralia, Kingdom City, Fulton, Moberly, Jefferson City,…
A 21-year old Centralia man is recovering from minor injuries received in an accident in Audrain County this (Tuesday) morning. According to the Patrol report, Ethan A. Baca was eastbound on Highway T and lost control on an ice-covered bridge just east of Audrain Road 225. Baca’s 2002 Ford Ranger ran off the right side…
Boone County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a Prescription Drug Take Back starting on Friday and running through Saturday. It is the 11th year for the take back. On Friday from 10-2 collection sites will be at the Mu Student Center and the VA Hospital. On Saturday from 10 to 1 locations will be at…
A new Centralia Homecoming Queen will be crowned tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. With the change in football game locations and the cancellation of Homecoming activities, the ceremony will be held in the high school gym at 1:00 tomorrow (Friday). Parents of the court may attend and take pictures and must check in at the office at…
The Centralia School High School is announcing their Homecoming plans this year. In a news release sent out from the district this morning, many activities associated with the homecoming this year will not happen due to COVID-19. The activities that have been canceled include the student dance, pep assembly, bonfire, flashlight parade, community parade and…
With the November 3rd election around 40 days away in person absentee voting and sending out mail ballots is underway in Boone County. Brianna Lennon, boone county clerk was the featured local guest on AM 1340 KXEO and the Am I Awake Morning Show with Matt Pilger today to talk about the process is going….
The Mexico Bulldogs and Centralia Panthers football game scheduled for tonight (Friday) is being canceled after a player on Mexico has tested positive for COVID-19. A letter sent out to parents in the Mexico School District this afternoon says the individual will self-isolate as recommended by the Audrain County Health Department. The Mexico School District…
Boone County and Columbia is announcing new COVID-19 related restrictions this (Friday) morning. Restaurants and bars serving alcohol are required to stop serving alcohol at 9 p.m. and shall close no later than 10 p.m. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are not required to close at 10 p.m. Restaurants and bars serving alcohol may…
