Two Juveniles Found in Stolen Car From Mexico Taken Into Custody in Columbia Two juveniles were taken into police custody after being accused of stealing a vehicle in Mexico during the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 30, 2024. According to a press release from Mexico Public Safety they learned that several vehicles had been…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Facing Felony Charges in Vehicle Pursuit That Started in Audrain County
Columbia Man Facing Felony Charges in Vehicle Pursuit That Started in Audrain County A Columbia man is in the Audrain County Jail being held without bond after being charged with kidnapping and other felonies on connection to a multi-county chase that started in Audrain County on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. According to court documents Audrain…… Continue Reading
Columbia Teen Injured in Audrain County Accident
Columbia Teen Injured in Audrain County Accident A Columbia teen is recovering from moderate injuries following an accident in Audrain County during the evening hours of Tuesday, January 16, 2024. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol crash report it happened on 54 eastbound at County Road 834 when a 17-year-old boy from Columbia fell asleep…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department’s Sarah Palmer Named to Statewide Food Code Advisory Review Committee
Audrain County Health Department’s Sarah Palmer Named to Statewide Food Code Advisory Review Committee Audrain County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Sarah Palmer has been named to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Food Code Review Committee. According to a news release from the Audrain County Health Department, the Food Code Review Committee…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested for Arson Following Mexico Handi-Shop Fire
Mexico Man Arrested for Arson Following Mexico Handi-Shop Fire A Mexico man is facing multiple charges after an arrest in connection to a fire at the Audrain County Handi-Shop property in Mexico. According to Mexico Public Safety they responded to the 500 block of East Liberty just before 7am on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Responding…… Continue Reading
Palmyra Man with Moderate Injuries in Audrain County Accident
Palmyra Man with Moderate Injuries in Audrain County Accident A Palmyra man has moderate injuries after wrecking his freightliner in Audrain County during the afternoon hours of Monday, December 18, 2023. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Route J, just west of Route O when 53-year-old Andrew J. Crandall traveled…… Continue Reading
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Youth Apprenticeship Lunch and Learn
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Youth Apprenticeship Lunch and Learn Representatives from businesses in Mexico and Audrain County packed the Mexico Chamber of Commerce building on Monday, December 18, 2023 to hear about a registered youth apprenticeship program. Mexico High School College and Career Advisor Rebecca Moppin says they are exploring options of apprenticeships…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Identified as Driver in High Speed Chase
Mexico Man Identified as Driver in High Speed Chase A Mexico man identified as the driver who took police on a high speed chase on Friday, December 15, 2023 has died. According to a news release from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Dominic K. Bosworth of Mexico was the driver. Bosworth was pronounced dead…… Continue Reading
Man Found With Gun Shots to the Head After Audrain County Police Pursuit
Man Found With Gun Shots to the Head After Audrain County Police Pursuit The condition of a man who took police on a car pursuit through Audrain County during the evening hours of Friday, December 15, 2023 is unknown. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office their deputies were dispatched to Casey’s in Laddonia just…… Continue Reading
Full Press Release on Mexico School District Multi-Million Dollar Full-Service Community Grant
Full Press Release on Mexico School District Multi-Million Dollar Full-Service Community Grant C2C Partnership is pleased to announce that the Mexico community received one of 30 Full-Service Community School grants that was awarded last week by the Department of Education. The grant will provide a total of $2.5 million over the next five years to…… Continue Reading
