Fulton man charged with child porn and statutory rape
An Audrain County prosecutor has charged a Fulton man with multiple crimes after police find him in a hotel with a naked 16-year-old runaway.
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Mexico man charged with drug trafficking meth
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) An Audrain County prosecutor has charged a Mexico man with trafficking meth after a 10-month investigation. Elliot Kitson is charged with first-degree drug trafficking. In June of 2021, an Audrain County investigator got a tip about Kitson allegedly trafficking meth, according to court documents. During the investigation, Kitson was pulled over and
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been affected by a rural hospital closure?
Two more rural hospitals in Mid-Missouri have closed, at least temporarily — in Mexico and Fulton.
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Residents speak out after Noble Health suspends operations at Audrain, Callaway Community Hospitals
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Members in the Audrain and Callaway Community will now have to make the journey to Columbia or Jefferson City to seek emergency services, whether that be by ambulance or driving themselves after Noble Health suspended operations at two Mid-Missouri hospitals. Noble Health Corporation announced on Facebook all services at the Audrain Community
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Tax questions, bond issues dominate April ballot
Plenty of local governments in Mid-Missouri will be asking their constituents for more tax revenue this April.
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Services to be suspended Friday evening at Callaway and Audrain Community Hospitals
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain and Callaway Community Hospitals will be suspending services Friday evening at 5 p.m. to restructure operations and become financially viable, according to a release by Noble Health. In a release, both hospital CEO’s said the hospitals need to “reassess our operations and structure so we can create a more sustainable
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Mexico woman charged after allegedly assaulting officers
A Mexico woman is charged after she allegedly assaulted Mexico public safety officers.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 5
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Continue Reading Salary employees at Noble Health in Missouri speak up about no pay
Callaway County, MO. (KMIZ.) Several community members in both Callaway and Audrain county are speaking out against the company’s recent announcement of temporarily limiting services because of IT issues. Some argue IT issues are not the case and the hospital is just struggling to keep up with its finances. While others say the hospital is
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Audrain and Callaway community hospitals limit services due to IT issues
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain Community Hospital and the Callaway Community Hospital will be temporarily limiting services because of an IT issue. Noble Health released the news Saturday afternoon saying that inpatient admissions will be stopped and EMS services will be diverted. “We’re prioritizing patient care above all else. Please know we’re working tirelessly to
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports three new coronavirus-related deaths, seven new cases
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Two indicted in string of armed robberies around Mid-Missouri
Drake A. Stockton-Kenney, 30, and Mary C. Sumpter, 28, were indicted on eight counts.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 25 COVID patients in the hospital, lowest since omicron surge
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Continue Reading Chase ends in Mexico after driver crashes
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man was arrested after he was pulled over Wednesday night and then drove off from an officer before he crashed. A Mexico Public Safety Department officer stopped Christopher Welch, 33, who was driving a vehicle in the 600 block of Muldrow just after 11 p.m. In a release, Welch attempted
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County nears 60% of residents fully vaccinated
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Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports COVID cases down over 30% compared to last week; positivity rate is 3.5%
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Boone County’s new Missouri Senate district could lead to party switch
Several other Mid-Missouri districts would see shifts if the tentative map is put into place.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools changing contact tracing and exposure protocols beginning Monday
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Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of under 10 new coronavirus patients
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Audrain County Sheriff’s K-9 helps catch suspect that ran into the woods
AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man is charged with several crimes after running away from Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers after a traffic stop Wednesday night on Highway 54 near Audrain Road 844. David Lee Fuget Jr. is charged with driving while revoked, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and front-seat passenger failing to wear
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