Mexico Public Safety Investigating Two Commercial Burglaries Mexico Public Safety is investigating two burglaries that happened in the early morning hours yesterday (Sunday), May 14th. In a press release sent out today (Monday) Public Safety says video evidence indicates that a white man broke a door of a business in the 100 block of South…… Continue Reading
Damage Reported After Mexico Business Break-In
Damage Reported After Mexico Business Break-In A business in downtown Mexico is reporting they were broken into over the weekend. The owner of the Cookie Club posted on Facebook saying they were woke up yesterday (Sunday) with a bunch of calls saying their store had been broken into. They found the glass of the front…… Continue Reading
Paris Teen Injured in Audrain County Accident
Paris Teen Injured in Audrain County Accident A Paris teen is recovering from moderate injuries following a one-car accident in Audrain County yesterday morning (Thursday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Missouri 15 at Route T when a 16-year-old boy was driving a 2014 Ford Mustang. The vehicle hydroplaned, ran off the…… Continue Reading
Tyronn Lue Park Dedication Date Announced
Tyronn Lue Park Dedication Date Announced The public is being invited to the dedication of Tyronn Lue Park in Mexico this Sunday, May 14th, at 2pm. The ceremony will feature the unveiling of new signage reading TYRONN LUE PARK for the former Garfield Park located at 828 Garfield Avenue. The presentation will honor Lue, the…… Continue Reading
Callaway a Top Harvest County During Missouri’s 2023 Spring Turkey Season
Callaway a Top Harvest County During Missouri’s 2023 Spring Turkey Season Preliminary numbers from the Missouri Department of Conservation show Callaway as a top harvest county during Missouri’s 2023 spring turkey season. Franklin County was the top county with 973. Callaway came in second with turkey hunters checking 801 birds. Audrain County had a total…… Continue Reading
Evening With Mizzou at Audrain County Historical Society
Evening With Mizzou at Audrain County Historical Society An evening with Mizzou will be taking place this week in Mexico at the Audrain County Historical Society. Tony Robertson, president of the Audrain County Alumni Association says they will be honoring this years scholarship recipients and will have a special guest speaker. The event takes place…… Continue Reading
Four Juveniles Accused of Stealing Truck in Mexico
Four Juveniles Accused of Stealing Truck in Mexico An investigation is underway in Mexico after four juveniles were apparently involved in stealing a nearby truck and some of the contents inside the truck. Mexico Public Safety responded to the 1400 block of West Breckenridge on Saturday, May 26th and found four Mexico juveniles, ages 13-16.…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested for Shooting a Handgun In Roadway
Mexico Man Arrested for Shooting a Handgun In Roadway A Mexico man is facing charges after being arrested for unlawful use of a weapon last night (Thursday). Mexico Public Safety says they responded to the 300 block of North Clark in reference to a report of gunshots just after 9:30 last night. An investigation and…… Continue Reading
Thirty Year Veteran Teacher With Mexico Public Schools Announces Retirement
Thirty Year Veteran Teacher With Mexico Public Schools Announces Retirement A veteran teacher with the Mexico Public Schools will be retiring at the end of this school year. After 30 years with Mexico, Dave Okenfuss is calling it a career. Mr. Okenfuss is the Marketing and Personal Finance Instructor at the Hart Career Center. He…… Continue Reading
First Year Teacher Coming to Mexico High School
First Year Teacher Coming to Mexico High School The Mexico Public Schools is announcing a new teacher will be joining the district for the 23-24 school year. Devon Scott will be joining the Mexico High School team teaching PE. He comes from Cape Girardeau and it will be his first year of teaching. Scott has…… Continue Reading
