Mexico Man Arrested Accused of Firing Gun at a Nearby Business A Mexico man is facing charges after an arrest early this morning (Wednesday) for Unlawful Use of a Weapon. According to a news release from Mexico Public Safety they responded to a call of gunshots being fired in the 400 block of West Monroe…… Continue Reading
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Selects Missouri Military Academy for 2023 Commerce and Industry Award
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Selects Missouri Military Academy for 2023 Commerce and Industry Award The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Missouri Military Academy with the 2023 Commerce and Industry Award at the 38th annual Commerce and Industry Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. The Mexico Chamber annually presents this award to recognize local organizations for…… Continue Reading
Three Venezuelan Citizens Arrested for Kidnapping and Assault in Audrain County
Three Venezuelan Citizens Arrested for Kidnapping and Assault in Audrain County Three people are facing charges after a reported kidnapping and assault in Audrain County. According to a facebook post from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a report on Saturday morning from the Columbia Police Department of the alleged crimes. Three people were…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Man Jailed on Charges of Statutory Rape
Audrain County Man Jailed on Charges of Statutory Rape A Laddonia man charged with statutory rape in July was arrested and booked into the Callaway County Jail this week. 19-year-old Jaylen Scott Fendrick was charged with first-degree statutory rape and furnishing pornographic material to a minor. He is being held at the Callaway County Jail…… Continue Reading
Audrain Ambulance District Ambulance Catches Fire While Transporting Patient
Audrain Ambulance District Ambulance Catches Fire While Transporting Patient An ambulance from the Audrain Ambulance District is a total loss after catching fire the afternoon of Tuesday, August 22, 2023 while transporting a patient to Columbia. Audrain Ambulance District Director Graeme Goodwin says it happened around 2:30pm on I-70 and that they are now down…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Municipalities Meeting Held at Former Audrain County Hospital Building
Audrain County Municipalities Meeting Held at Former Audrain County Hospital Building Elected officials and community leaders from Audrain County gathered in the cafeteria of the old hospital building in Mexico on Monday, August 21, 2023 to hear a presentation from Ziva Medical. Amanda Shurtz CEO of Ziva Medical, the group who now owns the hospital…… Continue Reading
Juveniles Detained in Mexico After Vehicle Stolen and Abandoned and Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins
Juveniles Detained in Mexico After Vehicle Stolen and Abandoned and Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Five juveniles in Mexico were detained after a number of vehicle break-ins during the early morning hours Thursday, August 17, 2023. According to Mexico Public Safety an alert resident notified the department about some suspicious activity in the northwest part of town…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department’s Sarah Palmer Earns Several Certifications
Audrain County Health Department’s Sarah Palmer Earns Several Certifications Audrain County Health Department’s Environmental Public Health Specialist Sarah Palmer has earned a certificate in Public Health Workforce Preparedness from A.T. Still University. Palmer recently completed four, 10-week graduate-level courses in discipline to earn the certificate. The four-course program prepares students to play a role in…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested After Disturbance on Pearson Street
Mexico Man Arrested After Disturbance on Pearson Street A Mexico man is facing multiple charges after an arrest yesterday (Tuesday), in the 500 block of Pearson Street. Mexico Public Safety responded in reference to a disturbance with someone being held against their will. According to a release officers found evidence that 52-year-old Robert L. Jackson…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition Hosts Open House Discussion on Homelessness
Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition Hosts Open House Discussion on Homelessness Elected officials and law enforcement gathered yesterday (Tuesday) in Mexico for a discussion on homelessness in the area. An open house was hosted by the Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition at its main office located at 626 East Summit Street. The nonprofit operates a…… Continue Reading
