Two Arrested and One Taken to Hospital Following Incident in Mexico Two people are facing charges following an arrest in Mexico last (Wednesday) night. Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 400 block of Bolivar around 6:20 in reference to a disturbance. According to the press release personnel learned that 23-year-old Amar N. Sykes and…… Continue Reading
Mexico City Council Approves Permit to Construct Solar Farm
Mexico City Council Approves Permit to Construct Solar Farm Construction of a commercial solar farm in Mexico has been given a green light. A public hearing was held during Monday night’s Mexico City Council meeting. After the public hearing the Mexico City Council voted to approve a request from Envoy Solar, LLC and Mark Korman,…… Continue Reading
Mexico High School Hosting Show Me Strong Kids Program
Mexico High School Hosting Show Me Strong Kids Program Community members are being invited to an event in Mexico tonight (Thursday) where they can learn more about kid’s health and well-being by talking with doctors and other professionals. Show Me Strong Kids is a program of the University School of Medicine in partnership with the…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Investigating Unlawful Entry at Bank of Missouri
Mexico Public Safety Investigating Unlawful Entry at Bank of Missouri An investigation is underway in Mexico after an unlawful entry into an office at the Bank of Missouri last night (Tuesday). Mexico Public Safety received a call this morning. According to Major Brice Mesko from Mexico Public Safety the person who entered the building through…… 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
Counterfeit Bills Circulating In Mexico
Counterfeit Bills Circulating In Mexico Mexico Public Safety is making people aware of a scam in the Mexico area. The department has received several reports of counterfeit one hundred dollar bills that pass the security marker check, but are obviously printed on plain paper. The counterfeiters have tried to make the bills look aged by…… Continue Reading
Consulting Firm Chosen for Hospital Feasibility Study
Consulting Firm Chosen for Hospital Feasibility Study The Government Hospital Coalition Committee is choosing a consulting firm to address community healthcare options. The committee, made up of Audrain County Presiding Commissioner Alan Winders, Audrain County Health Department CEO Craig Brace and Mexico City Manager Bruce Slagle, received two proposals for a feasibility study. FORVIS LLP…… Continue Reading
Mexico City Council Meets Tonight
Mexico City Council Meets Tonight The Mexico City Council meets in regular session tonight (Monday) at City Hall. On the agenda, they’re expected to dispose of excess property on Eastholm, disburse Tourism Tax funds, and approve using ARPA funding for the Healthcare Market Assessment and Financial Feasibility Study. The contract for the 2023 crack and…… Continue Reading
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
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
