Several Days of Community Conversations Planned in Mexico Several days of community conversations will get underway in Mexico starting Tuesday, February 6th and running through Wednesday, February 7th. C2C, a partnership between the Tyronn Lue Fund and Partners for Rural Impact will host the community conversations. C2C executive director Kerri Ferrari says the meetings will…… Continue Reading
Cause of Nu-Tone Cleaners Building Fire in Mexico Under Investigation
Cause of Nu-Tone Cleaners Building Fire in Mexico Under Investigation One dog and two cats died in an apartment in Mexico during the evening hours of Saturday, February 3, 2024. Mexico Public Safety responded to the 400 block of West Monroe at the Nu-Tone Cleaners building and found flame coming from the upper level of…… Continue Reading
Mexico Board of Education Asks for Community Feedback On New Superintendent Search
Mexico Board of Education Asks for Community Feedback On New Superintendent Search The Mexico School District Board of Education is seeking stakeholder feedback through a survey in the search for a new Superintendent of Schools. The questions on the survey will ask for feedback regarding what desired leadership priorities are most important for the position…… Continue Reading
Two Juveniles Found in Stolen Car From Mexico Taken Into Custody in Columbia
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
