According to AAA, nearly 50 million Americans will be traveling over Thanksgiving weekend. A majority of those are predicted to be hitting the road sometime between Wednesday and Sunday. AAA says if driving to a holiday destination keep your eyes on the road and avoid distractions. They also recommend leaving when fewer people on the…… Continue Reading
HARTZLER IN MEXICO
U.S. Representative Vicki Hartzler was in Mexico at the Audrain County Courthouse yesterday to meet with her constituents. [Tuesday] Hartzler discussed her work on the Ag committee. She stressed the importance of protecting crop insurance for farmers. She also talked about the tax reform bill that just passed through the house and as gone to…… Continue Reading
CALLAWAY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Bridge maintenance in Callaway County may cause travel delays on Monday and Tuesday. The Missouri Department of Transportation reports the westbound highway 54 bridge over interstate 70 will close one lane from 7AM to 3PM each day. MoDot is asking for patience from motorists while the work is being completed.… Continue Reading
AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS OFFER SAFE SHOPPING TIPS
Area police departments are offering tips for a safe shopping experience. Before shopping, avoid carrying a purse. Use a fanny pack or deep pockets to carry what you need. Only have a small amount of cash, and do not carry credit cards and car keys together. When arriving at the store, remember exactly where you…… Continue Reading
MEXICO FOOTBALL ALL DISTRICT PLAYERS ANNOUNCED
Several Mexico Bulldog Football Players have been named to All district Teams. Jonathon Grubb was named second team quarterback and linebacker Cameron Holman made first team running back and defensive back, while Dillon Nichols got second team defensive back and linebacker Terrese Aaron earned first team Offensive Line and Defensive line. Wyatt Turner was second…… Continue Reading
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY
Yesterday, Mexico Public Safety investigated: an unwanted subject at 1010 East Liberty threats at 1300 Paris Road fire at 215 South Jefferson juvenile problems on Fairground traffic accident at 3800 South Clark burglary at 1701 Huntingfield child abuse in the 700 block of South Jefferson and a domestic verbal in the 4400 block of Friendship…… Continue Reading
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
The State of Missouri will be increasing minimum wage beginning in 2018. Businesses will be required to pay workers 7.85 per hour, a 15 cent increase from the current year. This is the biggest increase to minimum wage since 2015. The state calculates minimum wage every year and it is adjusted based on cost of…… Continue Reading
NEW INFORMATION RELEASED ON MISSING JEFFERSON CITY TEENS
New information is being released in the disappearance of 2 Jefferson City teens. 17 year old Lilly Gore and 15 year old Zachary Johnson have been missing for a week. The pair is believed to be driving a 2005 green Jeep Liberty, which has been reported stolen. According to the Missouri Information Analysis Center, Gore…… Continue Reading
MEXICO TRASH SERVICE
The City of Mexico is reminding residents that trash service will be provided on Thanksgiving. The city asks that anyone with Thursday pick up to have their refuse on the curb by 6AM. The City of Mexico can be contacted with any questions.… Continue Reading
FULTON WOMAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
The Fulton Police Department has arrested a woman on numerous charges after a woman attempted to steal a vehicle in the 5600 block of Hawk Lake Drive yesterday morning. [Monday] According to police, the victim reported 31 year old Jasmine Allen was attempting to steal the vehicle, then drove it into a shop door, causing…… Continue Reading
