Mexico Man Identified as Driver in High Speed Chase A Mexico man identified as the driver who took police on a high speed chase on Friday, December 15, 2023 has died. According to a news release from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Dominic K. Bosworth of Mexico was the driver. Bosworth was pronounced dead…… Continue Reading
Man Found With Gun Shots to the Head After Audrain County Police Pursuit
Man Found With Gun Shots to the Head After Audrain County Police Pursuit The condition of a man who took police on a car pursuit through Audrain County during the evening hours of Friday, December 15, 2023 is unknown. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office their deputies were dispatched to Casey’s in Laddonia just…… Continue Reading
Rush Hill Teen Facing Multiple Charges Including Stealing From a Church
Rush Hill Teen Facing Multiple Charges Including Stealing From a Church An Audrain County man is facing multiple charges after an arrest on Sunday where he is accused of stealing in several cases. 18-year-old Wyatt James Bradley of Rush Hill is facing charges after the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement received multiple reports of…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Unofficial Election Results From 4/4/23
Audrain County Unofficial Election Results From 4/4/23 Audrain County voters make their voices known on sales tax on marijuana and a tax increase for the Audrain Ambulance District. In unofficial results, the 3 percent sales tax on marijuana purchases and related merchandise passed in Audrain County and the cities of Mexico, Laddonia, Martinsburg, Farber, and…… Continue Reading
Two Juveniles Wanted for Crimes Committed in Audrain County Apprehended in Laddonia
Two Juveniles Wanted for Crimes Committed in Audrain County Apprehended in Laddonia Two juveniles found walking on Clark Street in Laddonia yesterday (Monday) have been turned over to the 12th Circuit Juvenile Office. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office says the two juveniles who were wanted for crimes committed in Audrain County as well as outstanding…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Municipal Election April 4th Ballot Preview
Audrain County Municipal Election April 4th Ballot Preview Voters in Audrain County will have a number of tax and bond issues to decide on during the April 4th election. Voters will be asked to approve a 3% tax on adult use marijuana sales in the county as well as in Mexico, Vandalia, Laddonia, Farber, Martinsburg,…… Continue Reading
Laddonia Native Rear Admiral Samuel G. Fuqua to be Honored Posthumously
Laddonia Native Rear Admiral Samuel G. Fuqua to be Honored Posthumously A portion of Highway 19 in the Laddonia area will be renamed for Rear Admiral Samuel G. Fuqua at a ceremony tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday). Rear Admiral Fuqua was born in Laddonia on October 15, 1899 and served in the Army during World War I…… Continue Reading
Laddonia Man With Minor Injuries in Callaway County Accident
Laddonia Man With Minor Injuries in Callaway County Accident A Laddonia man escapes serious injury after an early-morning accident in Callaway County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 61-year-old Mark V. Bertels’ vehicle ran off the right side of the road. Bertels overcorrected and the vehicle ran off the left side of the road…… Continue Reading
Road Closure North of Laddonia May Cause Delays for Two Weeks After Labor Day
Road Closure North of Laddonia May Cause Delays for Two Weeks After Labor Day MoDOT says a two-week closure of U.S. 54 is scheduled following the Labor Day holiday as work continues on the intersection of U.S. 54/Missouri19/Route J, just north of Laddonia. A detour will be in place directing traffic over Missouri 154 to…… Continue Reading
Laddonia Accident Sends Two to Hospital
Laddonia Accident Sends Two to Hospital Two women were taken to the University Hospital in Columbia following a three-vehicle crash in Audrain County on Saturday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that 29-year-old, Ciera Graves of Springfield was traveling Southbound in a 2011 Toyota Prius, on MO 19 at Young Street in Laddonia. Graves crossed…… Continue Reading
