Mexico Shots Fired Sends Three Away

Mexico Shots Fired Sends Three Away An 18-year-old Mexico man and two juveniles are in custody in Mexico, after a shots fired incident Saturday night. At approximately 9:45pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 600 block of Grove Street in reference to gunshots being fired. Responding officers learned of a disturbance between two…Continue Reading

Mexico to Close Crestview Drive

Mexico to Close Crestview Drive The City of Mexico will close Crestview Drive Monday, from Pollock Road to Anderson Street for repaving. Motorists will need to find an alternate route during the scheduled repair. Most Recent NewsContinue Reading

Mott to Join MMA Staff

Mott to Join MMA Staff Former British Army officer and royal adviser Bill Mott is joining the staff of Missouri Military Academy, effective August 1. Mott will serve as Deputy Commandant for Operations. He brings a wealth of experience to his new post, having served as the principal adviser to Britain’s royal family on matters…Continue Reading

Frye Charged With DWI in Fatality Accident

Frye Charged With DWI in Fatality Accident 22-year-old Joshua Frye of Mexico, the driver of the blue 2016 Kia that allegedly caused the double fatality accident on Saturday in Mexico, was charged yesterday in Audrain County Court, with felony driving while intoxicated causing the death of two people or more and misdemeanor operating a motor…Continue Reading

Mexico Fire Under Investigation

Mexico Fire Under Investigation A fire yesterday (Monday, June 30th) right around 11am on Bluebird Street in Mexico resulted in heavy smoke damage, but little structural damage. The fire is thought to have started in the basement. No official word on the cause of the fire. An investigation into the fire and a person residing…Continue Reading

Stacey’s Place Closes Temporarily

Stacey’s Place Closes Temporarily A popular Mexico eatery is closed this morning due to an accident over the weekend. Stacey’s Place will face a rebuild of part of its building after a driver crashed a vehicle through the front of it. According to a Facebook post from owner Stacey Conklin, “Due to an unforeseen accident,…Continue Reading

Summer School Back in Columbia and Mexico

Summer School Back in Columbia and Mexico Summer may be here but for many kids, that means Summer School. Columbia Public Schools welcomed more than 9,800 students back yesterday for summer school. That number represents a little more than half of the district’s regular school year enrollment that is back for summer programming and courses.…Continue Reading

Mexico Man Charged With Sexual Assault

Mexico Man Charged With Sexual Assault A Mexico man has been charged with sexually abusing a minor after a 14-year-old victim reported on May 12th that 37-year-old David E. Power had assaulted her. When deputies attempted to arrest Power on May 31st, he led law enforcement on a high speed chase on Highway 54 near…Continue Reading

Mexico City Council Busy With Stormwater Projects

Mexico City Council Busy With Stormwater Projects Mexico City Council met last night (4/29) in regular session. They read several bills on construction easements on stormwater projects on Kentucky Street, Curtis Street, West Love Street, and North Abat. They also authorized the hiring of Professional Grant Writing and Administrative Services to seek funding through the…Continue Reading

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