Chicken Ordinance Will be Discussed at Tonight’s Mexico City Council Meeting A discussion of urban chickens is on the agenda for the Mexico City Council when they meet tonight (Monday) at City Hall. Currently the city allows ten chickens in an enclosure, on a property at least an acre in size, and it must be…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Investigating Two Commercial Burglaries
Mexico Public Safety Investigating Two Commercial Burglaries Mexico Public Safety is investigating two burglaries that happened in the early morning hours yesterday (Sunday), May 14th. In a press release sent out today (Monday) Public Safety says video evidence indicates that a white man broke a door of a business in the 100 block of South…… Continue Reading
Damage Reported After Mexico Business Break-In
Damage Reported After Mexico Business Break-In A business in downtown Mexico is reporting they were broken into over the weekend. The owner of the Cookie Club posted on Facebook saying they were woke up yesterday (Sunday) with a bunch of calls saying their store had been broken into. They found the glass of the front…… Continue Reading
Thomas Peuster to Receive Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation Scholarship
Thomas Peuster to Receive Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation Scholarship The Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation Scholarship selection committee announces the 2023 recipient of the scholarship to a Mexico High School student. An outstanding member of the senior class, Thomas Peuster, son of Brian and Lillie Peuster, has been selected to…… Continue Reading
Tyronn Lue Park Dedication Date Announced
Tyronn Lue Park Dedication Date Announced The public is being invited to the dedication of Tyronn Lue Park in Mexico this Sunday, May 14th, at 2pm. The ceremony will feature the unveiling of new signage reading TYRONN LUE PARK for the former Garfield Park located at 828 Garfield Avenue. The presentation will honor Lue, the…… Continue Reading
Four Juveniles Accused of Stealing Truck in Mexico
Four Juveniles Accused of Stealing Truck in Mexico An investigation is underway in Mexico after four juveniles were apparently involved in stealing a nearby truck and some of the contents inside the truck. Mexico Public Safety responded to the 1400 block of West Breckenridge on Saturday, May 26th and found four Mexico juveniles, ages 13-16.…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested for Shooting a Handgun In Roadway
Mexico Man Arrested for Shooting a Handgun In Roadway A Mexico man is facing charges after being arrested for unlawful use of a weapon last night (Thursday). Mexico Public Safety says they responded to the 300 block of North Clark in reference to a report of gunshots just after 9:30 last night. An investigation and…… Continue Reading
First Year Teacher Coming to Mexico High School
First Year Teacher Coming to Mexico High School The Mexico Public Schools is announcing a new teacher will be joining the district for the 23-24 school year. Devon Scott will be joining the Mexico High School team teaching PE. He comes from Cape Girardeau and it will be his first year of teaching. Scott has…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Welcomes New Teacher At McMillan Early Learning Center
Mexico School District Welcomes New Teacher At McMillan Early Learning Center Brooke Bowen will be joining the McMillan Early Learning Center for the 23-24 school year as a Kindergarten teacher. She currently teaches Kindergarten at Wellsville-Middletown R1, and has two years of international experience in the Dominican Republic. Bowen is in her 14th year of…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man With Moderate Injuries In Audrain County Accident
Mexico Man With Moderate Injuries In Audrain County Accident A Mexico man is recovering from moderate injuries following a one-car accident in Audrain County last night (Tuesday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on US 54 westbound, just south of County Road 964. A vehicle driven by 30-year-old Joshua H. Benton went off…… Continue Reading
