The students and staff at Community R-6 school were honored today [Tuesday] with the Pride and Patriotism Award for their charitable actions and behavior during school functions. High School Principal Bob Curtis explains why the school was nominated. Curtis says the students exhibit an understanding of the sacrifices of the military. State Representative Kent Haden…
The Community R-VI will be receiving a special award tomorrow (Tuesday). The school was nominated for the Pride and Patriotism Award recently found out they were the winners. The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars along with Missouri State Representative Kent Haden will be presenting the award during an assembly at the school…
Three new Green Energy Biogas Plants are getting set to be built in Eastern Audrain County. Green Energy Sustainable Solutions is making the announcement today (Friday) the plants will bring more than 145 million dollars in investment into the communities. The plants will utilize tons of swine waste, and tons of green biomass, to produce…
Icy road conditions led to a multi-vehicle accident involving a semi on the Highway 54 bypass in Mexico at around 5:12 yesterday [Monday] afternoon. According to Mexico Public Safety the accident happened when 53 year old Michael McCoy of Vandiver Village lost control near the bridge and slid into the lane of traffic occupied by…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is warning drivers that deer are becoming more active and creating hazards on Missouri roadways. The Patrol reports a traffic crash involving deer occur every 2.2 hours in the state. Last year 7 people died and 400 hundred were injured in these accidents. Rural areas are not the only places…
The Audrain Ambulance District held an open house and dedication this evening [Thursday] at their second location located on Highway 54, just south of Scott’s Corner. Audrain Ambulance District Administrator Kevin Cash presented a plaque that will be displayed inside the building to Paul Hoer, in honor of his wife Judy and their donation of…
The Audrain County Ambulance District will be holding an open house for its newly built facility in Laddonia tonight (Thursday). Light refreshments will be served during the open house from 5 until 7. The new building is located at 11266 Highway 54 in Laddonia.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is updating their recommendations on child car seats. In the updated policy statement, they recommend children stay in rear facing car seats until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat. Previously, the AAP specified children should remain rear facing until the age of two. Public health…
The Audrain County Ambulance District will be holding an open house this week for its newly built facility in Laddonia. Light refreshments will be served during the open house from this Thursday, September 20th from 5 until 7. The new building is located at 11266 Highway 54 in Laddonia.
The Audrain County Emergency Management Agency is says a cell phone outage in Audrain County could last through tomorrow. [Wednesday] The agency reports 4 towers are all currently non-functioning in Mexico and eastern and southeastern Audrain County. AT&T crews are dispatched but the repairs are estimated to continue until around 5:00 tomorrow afternoon.
The Audrain County K9 unit made 5 arrests in three different incidents over the weekend. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office reports 36 year old Evelyn Davenport and 44 year old Rex Griffin, both of Mexico were arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia along Audrain Road 353. They have posted bond and have been…
Cleanup in several towns in the listening area will get underway today (Tuesday) after heavy winds and lightning from an overnight severe storm. According to our Facebook page in Laddonia, two miles south of highway 54 deck furniture was blown around. Power was lost several times in Vandalia, Laddonia, and Mexico. Trees and power lines…
Railroad work is now complete in Laddonia at U.S. Route 54 and Missouri Route 19. Missouri Department of Transportation says the intersection is now reopened after being closed for the work over the weekend.
Kansas City Southern Railroad will be closing a crossing in Laddonia tomorrow [Friday] through Monday. The closure is so crews can make repairs to the track at the U.S. 54/Missouri 19 Crossing. The railroad will close around 8PM and will reopen by 8AM Monday. The Missouri Department of Transportation is working to develop a detour…
Details have been released on a car crash that left three people dead on Highway 19, two miles south of Laddonia Thursday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident happened when 24 year old Kierra Glispie of Justice, Illinois attempted to pass a semi truck, striking a car driven by 75 year old…
