Mexico Man Arrested for Arson Following Mexico Handi-Shop Fire A Mexico man is facing multiple charges after an arrest in connection to a fire at the Audrain County Handi-Shop property in Mexico. According to Mexico Public Safety they responded to the 500 block of East Liberty just before 7am on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Responding…… Continue Reading
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Youth Apprenticeship Lunch and Learn
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Youth Apprenticeship Lunch and Learn Representatives from businesses in Mexico and Audrain County packed the Mexico Chamber of Commerce building on Monday, December 18, 2023 to hear about a registered youth apprenticeship program. Mexico High School College and Career Advisor Rebecca Moppin says they are exploring options of apprenticeships…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Identified as Driver in High Speed Chase
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
Mexico Man in Audrain County Jail On Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges After Traffic Stop on Halloween
Mexico Man in Audrain County Jail on Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges After Traffic Stop on Halloween Prosecutors have charged a Mexico man with felony counts of First-Degree Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Resisting Arrest after a traffic stop on Halloween night.…… Continue Reading
Two People Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 54 Bypass Identified by Mexico Public Safety
Two People Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 54 Bypass Identified by Mexico Public Safety Two people who were killed in an accident on the US Highway 54 bypass on Sunday, October 23, 2023 have been identified by Mexico Public Safety. The accident happened around 7:12pm about one mile from East Liberty Street. According to…… Continue Reading
Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Damage Estimated in Mexico House Fire
Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Damage Estimated in Mexico House Fire About $200,000 in damage is estimated following a house fire in Mexico on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Little Dixie Fire Protection District were dispatched to 23510 Audrain Road 834 around 8:40 on Wednesday night. Crews found a story and one/half sing family dwelling…… Continue Reading
Mexico License Bureau Has New Operator
Mexico License Bureau Has New Operator The Mexico Licensing Office will close next week and reopen several days later under a new management contractor. The Missouri Department of Revenue announced 2015 Schotthill Woods, LLC., will be the new operator under David Koester. The current location at 201 North Abat in Mexico will close on September…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested Accused of Firing Gun at a Nearby Business
Mexico Man Arrested Accused of Firing Gun at a Nearby Business A Mexico man is facing charges after an arrest early this morning (Wednesday) for Unlawful Use of a Weapon. According to a news release from Mexico Public Safety they responded to a call of gunshots being fired in the 400 block of West Monroe…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Municipalities Meeting Held at Former Audrain County Hospital Building
Audrain County Municipalities Meeting Held at Former Audrain County Hospital Building Elected officials and community leaders from Audrain County gathered in the cafeteria of the old hospital building in Mexico on Monday, August 21, 2023 to hear a presentation from Ziva Medical. Amanda Shurtz CEO of Ziva Medical, the group who now owns the hospital…… Continue Reading
