News Room
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Mexico High School Student Council Wins Award
Mexico High School Student Council Wins Award The Mexico High School Student Council is now an award winner. They picked up the Missouri Association of Student Council Gold Award at the organization’s annual convention recently in Jefferson City. The criteria for the award includes having a comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership,…… Continue Reading
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Montgomery County Methamphetamine Seizure
Montgomery County Methamphetamine Seizure A traffic stop early Wednesday morning outside of Jonesburg ends with a large quantity of methamphetamine being seized. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the traffic stop at forty minutes past midnight on Route Y was for an equipment violation. The driver appeared overly nervous and it was discovered that…… Continue Reading
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Mexico Man Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking
Mexico Man Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking A 37-year-old Mexico man is behind bars awaiting formal charges for distribution of controlled substances. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, Garey D. Reeves was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation in Mexico yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Reeves was in possession of distribution amounts…… Continue Reading
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Former Eugene Field PE Teacher Loses Lawsuit Against Mexico School District
Former Eugene Field PE Teacher Loses Lawsuit Against Mexico School District Katrina Dukes, former PE teacher at Eugene Field Elementary School in Mexico has lost her lawsuit against the school district. According to online court records a judgement was entered yesterday (Wednesday) in favor of Mexico Public Schools. Dukes had sued the district, claiming she…… Continue Reading
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KWWR Sports Report 3/22/23
KWWR Sports Report 3/22/23 In spring training baseball yesterday, the Cards and Nationals ended in a 4 -4 tie while the Royals fell in 7 innings to the Cubs, 6 – 2. Both teams are back in action today, the Cards head to the Marlins at 12:05 and the Royals are at the White Sox…… Continue Reading
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Mexico School Board Discusses Budget and Salaries at Regular Meeting
Mexico School Board Discusses Budget and Salaries at Regular Meeting The Mexico School District Board of Education meets in regular session tonight (Tuesday) and hears a number of presentations. Justin Hagedorn addressed the board, representing the Rush Hill Community Church and Group Workcamps to request board approval to rent the Mexico High School campus for…… Continue Reading
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Monroe County Recognized For Zero Fatal Traffic Crashes In 2022
Monroe County Recognized For Zero Fatal Traffic Crashes In 2022 Monroe County joins three other northeast Missouri counties with no fatal traffic crashes in 2022. At the Monroe County Commissioners’ meeting at the Monroe County Courthouse on March 6th, Corporal Justin Dunn with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Amy Crawford with the Northeast Coalition…… Continue Reading
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2023-24 Budget is a Topic of Mexico Board of Education Agenda
2023-24 Budget is a Topic of Mexico Board of Education Agenda The Mexico Board of Education meets in regular session tonight at the district’s central office, 2101 Lakeview Road. Some of the items on the agenda include discussion of the 2023-24 budget, a proposal from the Community Teacher’s Association on salaries, and approval of rehiring…… Continue Reading
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KWWR Sports Report 3/21/23
KWWR Sports Report 3/21/23 The season has come to an end for the Missouri women’s basketball team. They have bowed out of the WNIT after losing in the second round last night to Kansas, 75 – 47. Senior forward Hayley Frank led Mizzou in scoring for the 18th time this season, dropping 17 points and…… Continue Reading
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MHS Speech Team Competes In NSDA District Tournament
MHS Speech Team Competes In NSDA District Tournament Members of the Mexico High School Speech Team compete in Ladue over the weekend. They were competing in the National Speech and Debate Association in District action. For the first time in school history, the entire team advanced into the semifinals. Sophomore Jyllian Whitworth and freshman Samantha…… Continue Reading
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KWWR Sports Report 3/20/23
KWWR Sports Report 3/20/23 The Mizzou women’s basketball team continues play in the WNIT tonight as they head into round 2 facing Kansas in Lawrence. Tipoff is set for 6:30. Meanwhile, Mizzou wrestling did well at the NCAA championship in Tulsa. Sophomore Keegan O’Toole became just the third wrestler in program history to win multiple…… Continue Reading
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Possible Body of Brandon Spears Found
Possible Body of Brandon Spears Found The body of what is presumed to be that of 43-year-old Brandon Spears was found early Sunday afternoon by a homeowner in the Fairground/Lakeview Road area in Mexico. The location is near where Spears was last seen on December 23rd. The person had apparently tried to take shelter in…… Continue Reading
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MoDOT Announces Highway 19 Roadwork in Multiple Counties
MoDOT Announces Highway 19 Roadwork in Multiple Counties MoDOT is announcing a pair of road resurfacing projects in Pike and Ralls counties that also includes improvements near Mark Twain Schools outside of Center. Starting Monday, weather permitting, contractors will begin a resurfacing project on three disconnected portions of Highway 61 in Pike and Ralls counties…… Continue Reading
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Mexico Man Arrested for Child Pornography Makes Court Appearance
Mexico Man Arrested for Child Pornography Makes Court Appearance A Mexico man charged with possessing and promoting child pornography makes his first court appearance. Joe Evan Cheney is accused of possessing and sharing pornographic images of children. A search warrant was served on Tuesday at Cheney’s residence. Cheney had his initial appearance yesterday (Thursday) for…… Continue Reading
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KWWR Sports Report 3/17/23
KWWR Sports Report 3/17/23 Mizzou picks up wins yesterday in the NCAA Tournament and in the WNIT. The men got the win in the first round in Sacramento, beating Utah State 76 – 65, their first win in the tournament since 2010. They advance to the field of 32 to take on 15th-seeded Princeton who…… Continue Reading
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KWWR Sports Report 3/16/23
KWWR Sports Report 3/16/23 In spring training action yesterday, the Cards beat the Mets 4 – 1 and the Astros knocked off the Royals 4 – 3. This afternoon, it’s the Cards hosting the Astros at 12:05 with Kansas City playing host to the Athletics of Oakland at 3:05. Things got a little wild at…… Continue Reading
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Moberly Doctor Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Medicare & Medicaid
Moberly Doctor Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Medicare & Medicaid A Moberly internist is pleading guilty to defrauding Medicare and Medicaid. Dr. Justin G. LaMonda pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to two counts of making false statements related to healthcare matters. LaMonda admitted during his plea that he and his father,…… Continue Reading
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Community Vigil to be Held In Hermann Friday Night
Community Vigil to be Held In Hermann Friday Night A Community Vigil is being held in Hermann tomorrow (Friday) night in memory of Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and in honor of Officer Adam Sullentrup according to the Hermann Police Department. The vigil will be held at Hermann High School, 176 Bearcat Crossing at 7:00 with…… Continue Reading
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Man Accused In Hermann Shootings is Arraigned
Man Accused In Hermann Shootings is Arraigned Kenneth Lee Simpson is now arraigned in the murder of Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and the shooting of Officer Adam Sullentrup. Simpson appeared by video for the arraignment yesterday (Wednesday) morning and during the proceedings entered a plea of not guilty. A preliminary hearing is now…… Continue Reading
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Mexico Man Sentenced to Federal Prison
Mexico Man Sentenced to Federal Prison A 23-year old Mexico man is now sentenced for distributing methamphetamine. Myron Samare Mahaney will spend just over 7 years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty last November to the distribution charge and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charges stem from a pursuit…… Continue Reading
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Former Missouri Representative Sam Leake Dies at 78
Former Missouri Representative Sam Leake Dies at 78 Former Missouri State Representative Sam Leake of Perry has died. Leake was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1988 and served until 2000, serving as the chair of the agricultural committee. Following his terms in the House, Leake served as Chairman of the Tax Commission…… Continue Reading
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Accused Murderer Simpson Appears In Gasconade County Court
Accused Murderer Simpson Appears In Gasconade County Court Kenneth Lee Simpson, the man accused of killing Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and wounding Officer Adam Sullenrtup makes his first court appearance this (Wednesday) morning. His arraignment was scheduled for 8:00 and a clerk within the Gasconade Circuit Clerk’s Office was unable to provide an…… Continue Reading
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Boone County Fire Protection Districts Asks Voters For No Tax Increase Bond Issue
Boone County Fire Protection Districts Asks Voters For No Tax Increase Bond Issue Voters in the Boone County Fire Protection District will see a bond issue for the district on the April 4th ballot. The no tax increase bond issue would allow the district to issue eight million dollars worth of bonds to acquire real…… Continue Reading
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Lincoln University Hosting Large FFA Event Thursday
Lincoln University Hosting Large FFA Event Thursday The 41st annual FFA Career Development Experience event at Lincoln University is tomorrow (Thursday), both on and off their campus in Jefferson City. More than 600 FFA members from 45 public and private high schools from across Missouri are expected to participate, developing their skills and gaining exposure…… Continue Reading
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New Christian School In Mexico Taking Applications
New Christian School In Mexico Taking Applications A new Christian school is opening in Mexico and is now taking applications for students. Southside Christian Academy will be opening for the 2023-24 school year and applications for prospective students entering kindergarten through 5th grade can be picked up at their office at 2100 Lakeview Road weekdays…… Continue Reading
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Community R-VI Lady Trojans Pick Up All-District Honors
Community R-VI Lady Trojans Pick Up All-District Honors The awards for the basketball programs at Community R-VI keep rolling in. Sarah Angel and Olivia Kuda have picked up Class 1 District 10 All-District Team honors with Angel also being named District Player of the Year and head coach Bob Curtis has been named District Coach…… Continue Reading