Bond Memorialized He was a hometown guy. The words of Mexico resident Dr. Joseph Corrado yesterday in an interview with KOMU-TV, reflecting on the life of former Governor Christopher “Kit” Bond. Hundreds of people came from all across the country yesterday afternoon to honor Kit Bond at the Missouri State Capitol. Bond, who died a…… Continue Reading
Two Area Students Headed to DC
Two Area Students Headed to DC Two area students are headed to Washington DC, for free, as local essay winners with Consolidated Electric Coop of Mexico. It’s part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Essay contest, which will see some 18,000 students from over 45 states head to our nations capitol. Of those,…… Continue Reading
Kit Bond to be Memorialized
Kit Bond to be Memorialized Late this morning (Tuesday), the Missouri State Highway Patrol will provide the escort and procession from St. Louis to the Missouri State Capitol, for the body of former Missouri Governor Christopher “Kit” Bond. The procession set to depart St. Louis at 9am. A State Memorial Service honoring the life and…… Continue Reading
MARE Scholarship Awards for 2025
MARE Scholarship Awards for 2025 The Missouri Association of Rural Education has awarded the following area students for their selection as 2025 MARE/EdCounsel HS Senior Scholarship Award Recipients. Each student will receive a $750 scholarship to a Missouri College or University this summer or fall. Since this scholarship program began in 2017, MARE has awarded…… Continue Reading
Route 15 North of Mexico to Get Resurfaced
Route 15 North of Mexico to Get Resurfaced Weather permitting, a resurfacing project is scheduled to begin this week on 18.3 miles of Missouri Route 15, from Route D in Monroe County to 1.1 miles north of Route 22 near Mexico in Audrain County. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width…… Continue Reading
Weather Could Get Severe This Evening
Weather Could Get Severe This Evening Turbulent weather expected this evening across much of the listening area. The National Weather Service in St. Louis says to be prepared for strong to severe thunderstorms likely this afternoon through tonight, with the best chances after 6pm this evening. These storms could produce large hail, up to 2+…… Continue Reading
Kirksville Threat Deemed Spoof Call
Kirksville Threat Deemed Spoof Call The Kirksville Police Department has released information regarding a Friday threat reported to the Moberly Area Community College’s Kirksville campus. At approximately 12pm, an unknown male, who sounded intoxicated called the MACC Kirksville campus. The unknown male became belligerent and made threats against law enforcement during this call. The phone…… Continue Reading
Moberly Council to Accept Work on Fire House #1
Moberly Council to Accept Work on Fire House #1 Moberly City Council set to meet tonight in regular session. The meeting will include a public hearing on proposed 2025 Property Tax Rates. Numerous bid receipts will be accepted. Also, acceptance for work on carpeting, and heating and cooling work on Firehouse #1. Most Recent News… Continue Reading
Centralia Aldermen to Meet
Centralia Aldermen to Meet There will be a meeting of the Centralia Board of Aldermen tonight at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers at Centralia City Hall. An exception to the fire code for a new structure in Hunters Ridge Subdivision will be considered. The exception is in regard to the maximum number of houses on…… Continue Reading
Shooting at Columbia McDonald’s Leaves One Dead
Shooting at Columbia McDonald’s Leaves One Dead A 32-year old Columbia man was shot and killed at a Columbia McDonald’s yesterday. The mid-day shooting at the East Nifong Boulevard McDonald’s left Derek Gonzalez dead, and another person with serious injuries. The second victim is in stable condition. Both victims were taken by ambulance to a…… Continue Reading
