Heavy Rains Cause Flooding In Audrain County Heavy rains cause flooding in western Audrain County. Storms that moved through last night caused numerous road closures in the Highway T and Highway E area of Audrain County and at least one water rescue. Estimates provide by fire department responders indicated fast-moving water nearly a foot deep…… Continue Reading
NECAC Looking For Another Montgomery County Board Member
NECAC Looking For Another Montgomery County Board Member NECAC is seeking nominations for a civic interest representative from Montgomery County on its board of directors. Applications will be taken from June 17th to July 17th, with the three-year term of service starting in September. The person chosen will join two other Montgomery County residents on…… Continue Reading
Missouri FFA State Officer Team for 2020 – 2021 Includes Local Members
Missouri FFA State Officer Team for 2020 – 2021 Includes Local Members The State Officer Team for Missouri FFA is now set for the 2020 – 2021 term. Members from the listening area on the team include Justin Eddy of Columbia serving as President and Erin Heinecke of Paris, Lauryn Robnett of Community R-6, and…… Continue Reading
Ameren Missouri Starts COVID-19 Clean Slate Program
Ameren Missouri Starts COVID-19 Clean Slate Program Ameren Missouri is announcing more money available for energy assistance for customers. In a press release today (Wednesday), Ameren Missouri is providing 3.5 million additional dollars in energy assistance funds to customers statewide. In March, the company announced a million dollars in assistance funds to assist needy families.…… Continue Reading
City of Mexico Extends Phase 1 Of Their Reopen Plan
City of Mexico Extends Phase 1 Of Their Reopen Plan The City of Mexico is extending Phase 1 of its Reopen Plan In a release from City Manager Bruce Slagle, Mexico will follow the State of Missouri’s Recovery and Reopen Guidelines and extend Phase 1 through Monday, June 15th. Provided Mexico meets the CDC Gateway…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department Releases Statement On Planned Vigil And Protest in Mexico Tonight
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department Releases Statement On Planned Vigil And Protest in Mexico Tonight This is a release posted on the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page this morning. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office is aware that there have been numerous conversations through social media about vigils or protests occurring in Mexico on Wednesday, June…… Continue Reading
Some Election Results From Tuesday Night
Some Election Results From Tuesday Night Voters in Audrain County approved a 1.75 percent use tax on online and out of state purchases during yesterday’s (Tuesday) Municipal Election. The city of Mexico also approved a 2 percent use tax with the yes votes garnering 65 percent. On the Mexico Board of Education Kelli S. Teel,…… Continue Reading
Columbia Police Geoff Jones Releases Releases Statement On Protests
Columbia Police Geoff Jones Releases Statement On Protests Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones is responding to the protests around the state in a statement released yesterday (Tuesday). Jones said as demonstrations continue to take place in Columbia, officers will ensure the safety of residents while supporting demonstrators’ constitutional rights. Jones went on to say that…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Man Arrested In Fulton On Sodomy Charges
Jefferson City Man Arrested In Fulton On Sodomy Charges A Jefferson City man is facing 2 different sodomy charges. The Fulton Police Department arrested De’Ontae Gish around William Woods Drive yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. He was arrested and taken to the Callaway County jail, thirty thousand dollar cash only bond has been set by the court.… Continue Reading
Polling Places In Audrain County for Tuesday’s General Municipal Election
Polling Places In Audrain County for Tuesday’s General Municipal Election Polls open at 6 this morning and close at 7 tonight. Here is a list of polling places in Audrain County: Mexico 1: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1000 Dorcas, Mexico, MO Mexico 2, 3, 4: Courthouse Annex (Old Pearl Motor Co Bldg), 220 N Jefferson…… Continue Reading
