Storm Reports From Audrain County, Callaway County and Boone County No major storm damage or injuries were reported following severe weather that passed through Audrain County on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Storm sirens sounded in Mexico at around 4:15 on Sunday afternoon. The Hawthorne Elementary Gym was opened as a storm shelter after a tornado…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Sentenced to Multiple Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes
Mexico Man Sentenced to Multiple Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes A Mexico, Missouri man is sentenced to five years in prison on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, after being charged with first-degree statutory rape and statutory sodomy of a person younger than 14 years old. According to the probable cause statement Nickolas G. Crum…… Continue Reading
Crown Linen to Close Processing Center in Mexico, Missouri
Crown Linen to Close Processing Center in Mexico, Missouri Crown Linen will be closing it’s processing center in Mexico, MO, on April 25, 2025. The announcement was made on Monday, April 14, 2025, through a press release. The company said following a devastating fire in May 2024, which destroyed two of the eight buildings on…… Continue Reading
Melissa Buckman Young Announces Candidacy for Audrain County Associate Judge
Melissa Buckman Young Announces Candidacy for Audrain County Associate Judge The following press release was sent from Friends for Judge Buckman Young. Judge Melissa Buckman Young has announced her candidacy for Audrain County Associate Judge. She kicked off her campaign on April 7 at Jason’s Top Shelf, engaging with community members about her vision for…… Continue Reading
Afternoon Fire Damages Audrain County Garage
Afternoon Fire Damages Audrain County Garage An estimated $10,000 in damage is being reported following a garage fire in Audrain County during the afternoon hours of Monday, April 7, 2025. Little Dixie Fire Protection District firefighters were called to 9800 Audrain County 421 shortly after 4:30 on Monday afternoon. Fire crews arrived and found flames…… Continue Reading
Truck Driver Injured in Audrain County Vehicle Accident
Truck Driver Injured in Audrain County Vehicle Accident A Houston, Texas truck driver is recovering from minor injuries after overturning his truck in Audrain County during the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 2, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Highway B south of Audrain Road 412 when…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Arrests Wisconsin Man Accused of Trying to Obtain Drugs With Fake Prescription at Local Pharmacy
Mexico Public Safety Arrests Wisconsin Man Accused of Trying to Obtain Drugs With Fake Prescription at Local Pharmacy A Wisconsin man was taken to the Audrain County Jail after an arrest in Mexico where he is accused of trying to obtain drugs with a fake prescription during the afternoon hours of Wednesday, March 26, 2025.…… Continue Reading
Scratchers Player Wins $100,000 Prize in Audrain County
Scratchers Player Wins $100,000 Prize in Audrain County The following is a press release from the Missouri Lottery. A Missouri Lottery player couldn’t contain her excitement when she won a $100,000 top prize on a “$100,000 Cash Craze” Scratchers ticket. She purchased the winning ticket at Moser’s Food, 1101 W. Monroe, in Mexico. “Once I…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Passes Senior Tax Credit
Audrain County Passes Senior Tax Credit The following press release was sent from the Audrain County Commission. The Audrain County Commission passed an ordinance on Thursday, March 13, 2025, which provides a process for residents who are 62 years of age or older on their primary residence to qualify for a tax credit. This is…… Continue Reading
First Impact Program for Parents of Teen Drivers Taking Place at Audrain County Courthouse
First Impact Program for Parents of Teen Drivers Taking Place at Audrain County Courthouse The Audrain County Courthouse will host a First Impact program this Thursday, March 20th at 6pm. The presentation is for parents of teen drivers ages 14-19 aimed at reducing vehicle fatalities, injuries, and crashes by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of…… Continue Reading
