Investigation Into Possible Suicide at Audrain County Jail Officials are investigating a possible suicide at the Audrain County Jail. According to KRCG, 47-year-old Timothy Wayne Johnson hung himself with his bed sheets according to his sister. The investigation into the incident is being handled by the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department and the Audrain County Coroner.…… Continue Reading
House Fire Damages Mexico Home Early Thursday Morning An early morning fire in Mexico damages a home. Mexico Public Safety was called to the 2700 block of South Clark just after midnight this morning (Thursday) for the fire that was located in the attic. The fire was extinguished with damage to the attic and ceiling…… Continue Reading
MoDOT Holding Meeting Tonight at Audrain County Courthouse MoDOT is looking for the public’s input on unfunded projects throughout the Northeast District and is having a meeting at the Audrain County Courthouse to hear from residents. The meeting to discuss the draft updated High Priority Unfunded Needs list for transportation in Northeast Missouri is tonight…… Continue Reading
Former Community R-VI Student Pleads Guilty in School Shooting Plot The former Community R-VI student accused of planning a shooting at the school is now sentenced. According to online court records, Drake Campbell plead guilty to second-degree harassment and was sentenced to one year in the Audrain County Jail. That sentence was suspended with Campbell…… Continue Reading
Mexico City Council Meets in Regular Session The Audrain County Historical Society is the recipient of funding from the City of Mexico and better surveillance is coming to a city property. Those two items were the focus of tonight’s city council meeting. The council approved providing $4,900 to the historical society to continue to provide…… Continue Reading
Mexico Assistant Superintendent Attends Training Academy Mexico Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Allen Miles is now certified as a School Safety Specialist. Dr. Miles recently attended the School Safety Academy sponsored by the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s Center for Education Safety in Jefferson City. The training, attended by 45 school districts around the state at…… Continue Reading
New Scam Targeting Mexico Residents Mexico residents are being warned about scammers targeting professionals. According to Mexico Public Safety, they’ve been made aware of a person calling professionals that work with the department and the prosecutor’s office claiming to be a detective with “Mexico Police Department”. The caller tells the person that they have missed…… Continue Reading
Reward Offered in Farber City Park Vandalism Investigation Vandalism at the city park in Farber is under investigation. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department, they took a report of property damage at the park on November 15th. Someone spray painted portions of the concession stand and other structures in the park. Now, through a…… Continue Reading
Former Eugene Field Gym Teacher Has Hearing Continued The case of former Eugene Field Elementary gym teacher Katrina Dukes continues in Audrain County circuit court. According to online court records, a hearing scheduled for yesterday (Tuesday) has been continued until December 6th. Dukes is accused of hitting a 9-year-old student with a bag of balls,…… Continue Reading
Two Mexico organizations are richer following the KC Wolf mascot appearance sponsored by First State Community Bank and thirteen local sponsors. According to Regional Market President Ron Hopkins, the event raised ten thousand dollars with the Help Center and Bright Futures Mexico each getting five thousand dollars.… Continue Reading
