Mexico woman pleads guilty to child sex abuse
Stephanie Cottrell, 37, of Mexico pleaded guilty to eight felonies related to child sex abuse.
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Human remains found in Mokane positively identified
A release from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office says the remains of Matthew Beauchamp were found west of Mokane on Saturday.
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Sheriffs: Human remains found, believed to belong to missing Mexico man
A body was found Saturday morning and two Missouri Sheriff’s said it likely belongs to a person who was reported missing in April.
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SSM, University of Missouri end exclusive talks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) St. Louis-based SSM Health and University of Missouri Health Care have decided to end exclusive talks about MU Health taking over SSM’s operations in Mid-Missouri. SSM announced the end of exclusive negotiations in a news release Friday. SSM and MU Health had filed a letter of intent to transfer ownership of
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Hunters receive citations after start of deer season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The November portion of deer season where hunters can use firearms started on Nov. 16. Since opening day, hunters around mid-Missouri have received citations for not following laws. Tom Strother is the Reginal Supervisor at the Department of Conservation in Columbia, Missouri. He said some citations are more common than others. “Common
Continue ReadingCommunity R-6 schools puts employee on leave during finance investigation
LADDONIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Community R-6 School District employee was placed on a paid leave of absence after questions arose about the employee’s use of booster club finances. “An issue has arisen about how a member of the Booster Club has handled Club finances,” Community R-6 Superintendent Cheryl Mack wrote in a statement. The booster
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Audrain County traffic stop leads to drugs, weapons arrest
One man faces drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop in Audrain County.
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ATV crash injuries Audrain County teen
AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Martinsburg teen hit a piece of farm equipment while riding his ATV, causing serious injuries. The 14-year-old boy was flown to University Hospital after he crashed into an agricultural sprayer after he didn’t stop at a stop sign Sunday afternoon at First and Jefferson streets in Martinsburg, according to a
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Crash causes major power outage in Mexico
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A pickup truck drove onto guy wires anchoring a utility pole in Mexico, Missouri, on Monday, taking out power to much of the town. The Mexico Department of Public Safety said the crash happened at about 8:25 a.m., when the 2010 GMC truck drove onto the wires in the 4800 block of
Continue Reading No injuries after Mexico shooting
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico officers say a home was shot Friday morning, allegedly part of an ongoing disagreement. Mexico Public Safety Department officers were called to the 900 block of East Love Street around 1:30 a.m. Friday. Officers say the front door of a home was shot about a half hour before authorities arrived. Officers
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Group donates lifesaving K-9 vest to Audrain County Sheriff’s Office
The only K-9 with the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office now has a new lifesaving ballistic tracking vest. The Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook Friday the nonprofit group “Going to the Dogs” gifted the vest to K-9 officer Chal. Deputies said the organization supports K-9s in law enforcement across Kansas and Missouri. “This organization is utilized
Continue ReadingState leaders focus on broadband expansion across Missouri
According to the Federal Communications Commission, more than 1.26 million Missourians do not have access to high-speed internet, that’s 20% of the population. University of Missouri extension along with state leaders discussed Missouri’s are planning to have everyone in the state online by 2028. The main concern is for people in rural parts of the
Continue Reading Mexico officers looking for pair after recent break ins
Mexico Department of Public Safety officers said investigators are looking for two people suspected of at least three recent break ins. Officers said authorities responded to a security alarm on the 1300 W. block of Monroe Street early Tuesday morning. The responders said a door was pried open and damaged, but there was no sign
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Police investigated a report of a shooting Wednesday afternoon and determined no had been hurt. According to the Mexico Public Safety Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting at 3:56 p.m. in the 600 block of Carson Street. Investigators said at least one gun was fired during an argument between two people. No
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