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New charges filed against Audrain County man accused of sex crimes against children

April 15, 2022 8:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

An Audrain County man charged with previous sex crimes against kids has been charged with more crimes in Randolph County.

Police arrest man accused of breaking into Audrain Community Hospital

April 14, 2022 8:57 AM Zachary Farwell

Geoffrey D. Allen, 55, is accused of causing damage and stealing items from Audrain Community Hospital, according to the Mexico Public Safety Department.

Jury finds man guilty of murder in deadly 2020 Mexico home invasion

April 14, 2022 6:34 AM Zachary Farwell

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

Vandals cause surface damage after breaking into Audrain County Community Hospital

April 13, 2022 8:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

A spokeswoman from Noble Health has confirmed to ABC 17 that people broke into the Audrain County Community Hospital in Mexico on Tuesday night.

Illinois man charged with sexual assault of a learning-disabled adult in Mexico

April 8, 2022 7:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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

Noble Health furloughs 175 employees at Audrain and Callaway hospitals

April 8, 2022 12:23 PM Marina Diaz

Noble Health said Friday that it has furloughed 175 employees at its hospitals in Audrain and Callaway counties.

Vandalia man charged with child abuse

April 6, 2022 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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.

Fulton man charged with child porn and statutory rape

April 6, 2022 7:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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.

Mexico man charged with drug trafficking meth

April 1, 2022 10:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been affected by a rural hospital closure?

March 25, 2022 5:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two more rural hospitals in Mid-Missouri have closed, at least temporarily — in Mexico and Fulton.

Residents speak out after Noble Health suspends operations at Audrain, Callaway Community Hospitals

March 25, 2022 7:49 AM Zachary Farwell

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

Tax questions, bond issues dominate April ballot

March 25, 2022 2:21 PM Matthew Sanders

Plenty of local governments in Mid-Missouri will be asking their constituents for more tax revenue this April.

Services to be suspended Friday evening at Callaway and Audrain Community Hospitals

March 24, 2022 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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

Mexico woman charged after allegedly assaulting officers

March 23, 2022 11:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Mexico woman is charged after she allegedly assaulted Mexico public safety officers.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 5

March 22, 2022 2:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Salary employees at Noble Health in Missouri speak up about no pay

March 20, 2022 6:52 PM Kennedy Miller

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

Audrain and Callaway community hospitals limit services due to IT issues

March 19, 2022 8:03 PM Chanel Porter

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