Voting Underway in Audrain County Polls opened at 6am and voting is underway in Audrain County for today’s (Tuesday) primary election. One voter reported a voting machine at the 4-H Center on Highway D in Mexico was taking the paper ballot, however not giving a green light. Election judges were made aware of the issue…… Continue Reading

Audrain County LEPC Gets Funding The Local Emergency Planning Committee in Audrain County gets state funding. In a press release from Audrain County’s Emergency Management Director Nicholas Tietsort, the funding is from the Missouri Emergency Response Commission from the state of Missouri Chemical Emergency Preparedness Fund. The $4,465.34 stipend can be used for training, exercises,…… Continue Reading

What is Appearing on the Audrain County August 4th Primary Ballot Voters will decide on party nominations in tomorrow’s (Tuesday) primary election for who will appear in the November general election. In Audrain County Republican State Representative Kent Haden will run without a challenger from any party in tomorrow’s (Tuesday) primary and in the November…… Continue Reading

Train Derailment in New Florence The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a train derailment in New Florence this morning (Sunday). The derailment happened around 7:25 and at this time there have been no injuries reported and no hazardous materials have been identified. Main Street and some secondary roads are closed. Photos courtesy of the…… Continue Reading