Over 383 coats will be distributed to those in need thanks to the Coats for Warmth Campaign in Mexico. Show Me Credit and KXEO Radio partnered to collect the coats. President of the Show-Me Credit Union Chuck Rentschler says this was the 24th year for the Coats for Warmth Campaign. Rentschler says the coats were…… Continue Reading
MULTIPLE TOOL THEFTS IN BOONE COUNTY
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating numerous reports involving tool thefts from businesses, residences and construction sites in the north Route B and Highway 63 North areas. The department says they have received at least 8 reports of the thefts that started in early October. A church storage building on North Brown Station Road…… Continue Reading
2017 C.R. STRIBLING JR. COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT NAMED
Chuck Rentschler is being selected by the Mexico Chamber of Commerce as the 2017 C.R. Stribling Jr. Community Service Award Recipient. Rentschler is the president of the Show Me Credit Union since 1986. The award will be given out at the Chamber’s annual meeting and dinner auction on January 26th at the Mexico Elk’s Lodge.…… Continue Reading
VANDALIA LOOKING TO START NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
The city of Vandalia is looking to start up a neighborhood watch program. Chief of Police Chris Hamman says its just another way to keep Vandalia safe. Hamman says they will hold monthly meetings for the program as they try to get more people to join.… Continue Reading
FULTON MAN ARRESTED AFTER TAKING POLICE ON FOOT CHASE
A Fulton man is the Callaway County Jail after taking police on a foot pursuit last (Tuesday) night. According to the Fulton Police Department they received information that 19 year old Devin A. McCaleb wanted on 3 St. Charles County warrants for burglary, and felony leaving the scene of an accident was in Fulton. Police…… Continue Reading
MAN SHOT DURING COLUMBIA HOME INVASION ROBBERY
A man is recovering from injuries after being shot during a home invasion in Columbia last (Tuesday) night. According to Columbia Police it happened at 10 last (Tuesday) night at the 3900 block of Mint Julep Drive. A preliminary investigation revealed the male victim was entering his residence when two suspects approached him brandishing a…… Continue Reading
MEXICO CITY COUNCIL
At last night’s Mexico city council meeting, the board held a public hearing about recodification of the city ordinances, last updated in 1988. Ordinances are adopted and approved laws that have been collected for public safety. The recodification process brings codes into accordance with state law. Most of the changes being made are wording and…… Continue Reading
MEXICO WOMAN GETS THREE YEARS FOR STEALING
A Mexico woman gets a 3 year prison sentence for stealing. According to court documents 45 year old Angela Buck was sentenced in a Callaway County Court yesterday (Monday) after admitting to violating probation. The judge recommended Buck complete the shock incarceration program within the department of corrections before being considered for release.… Continue Reading
CENTRALIA SCHOOL BOARD
The Centralia Board of Education is looking to fill an opening. Mike Fuller turned in his resignation at last (Monday) nights meeting due to taking job in South Carolina. Fuller is also the Director of Consolidated Electric in Mexico. The position will be open for two weeks, and those interested in applying can pick up…… Continue Reading
COLUMBIA PEDESTRIAN FATALITY INVESTIGATION UPDATE
Columbia police are reporting they have located the driver of the vehicle pulling the camper involved in the pedestrian fatality accident on Saturday Night. The accident killed 34 year old Rocky Salvador on U.S. 63 near Route B. The investigation is continuing.… Continue Reading
