Kansas driver charged after high-speed chase in Audrain County on Sunday
A Shawnee Mission, Kansas man could face charges in Audrain County after a vehicle chase on Sunday.
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Two people seriously hurt after two-vehicle crash in Audrain County
Two people were seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 19 near Route J in Audrain County on Friday afternoon.
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Mexico, Mo., man injured when motorcycle hits sign
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man was injured Wednesday after his motorcycle went off the road and hit a Missouri Department of Transportation road sign. Ricky Vaughn, 55, was traveling on Route J west of Route O in Audrain County when the crash happened, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He was taken
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Two charged with robbery after incident in Mexico
Two people from Boone County were charged Wednesday in Audrain County with first-degree
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Audrain County Health Department wants to answer patients’ questions after hospital closure
The Audrain County Health Department said Tuesday that it is establishing a new service to help answer questions from patients of the now-closed Audrain Community Hospital.
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Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Audrain County shooting
AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Monday in connection with a deadly shooting in Audrain County. The shooting happened on Aug. 5, 2020 and killed 17-year-old Tornez Burton. The shooting injured at least one other teenager. According to court documents, Ja’Vone Hornbeak, who was 18 at the time, told
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New charges filed against Audrain County man accused of sex crimes against children
An Audrain County man charged with previous sex crimes against kids has been charged with more crimes in Randolph County.
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Police arrest man accused of breaking into Audrain Community Hospital
Geoffrey D. Allen, 55, is accused of causing damage and stealing items from Audrain Community Hospital, according to the Mexico Public Safety Department.
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Jury finds man guilty of murder in deadly 2020 Mexico home invasion
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County jury convicted a Kirksville man Wednesday night for his role in a deadly 2020 Mexico, Missouri home invasion. Jurors found Sadiq Moore, 25, guilty of second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action in the death of 25-year-old Chance Davis. A judge is expected
Continue Reading Vandals cause surface damage after breaking into Audrain County Community Hospital
A spokeswoman from Noble Health has confirmed to ABC 17 that people broke into the Audrain County Community Hospital in Mexico on Tuesday night.
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Illinois man charged with sexual assault of a learning-disabled adult in Mexico
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) An Audrain County prosecutor has charged an Illinois man after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 32-year-old woman that is learning disabled. Tobias Olavarri is charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy. According to court documents, the victim told police she was at the Jodie Coin Laundry on the 600 block of East
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Noble Health furloughs 175 employees at Audrain and Callaway hospitals
Noble Health said Friday that it has furloughed 175 employees at its hospitals in Audrain and Callaway counties.
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Vandalia man charged with child abuse
An Audrain County prosecutor has charged a Vandalia man with child abuse after he allegedly dragged the victim, assaulted her and left bruises on her body.
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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
Continue Reading 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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