Police: Someone started deadly Mexico apartment fire
One or more people were responsible for starting a fire that killed a 60-year-old woman a few days before Christmas.
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Lawmaker wants answers about Platinum Healthcare in Mexico and Fulton
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker wants answers about the future of hospitals in Mexico and Fulton. In a letter dated Dec. 20, the state health department says Platinum Healthcare had exhausted all of its options when it comes to the suspension of the temporary license. State Rep. Kent Haden, of Mexico, is left with more
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No cause determined yet in Mexico apartment fire
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) State officials say the cause of a deadly apartment fire last week in Mexico is still undetermined because of the extent of the damage. Ruth Ann Stuard, 60, died in the fire in the 1200 block of West Breckenridge Drive. Three MSPD personnel suffered minor weather-related injuries, and Ruth Ann Stuart is the only resident
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One person dead following an apartment fire in Mexico Missouri on Friday morning.
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The name of a 60-year-old woman who died in a Mexico Missouri apartment fire has been released. Ruth Ann Stuard died as a result of the fire that burnt down nine out of eleven of the apartment buildings. Mexico Public Safety Personnel responded to reports of a fire at an apartment complex
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Pair of fires reported in Mexico on Friday morning, no injuries reported
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico Missouri Department of Public Safety reported two fires that occurred early Friday morning. No injuries were reported The first was a fire at an apartment complex in the 1200 block of West Breckenridge Drive. There was extensive damage to 11 apartments and the complex office, according to the department of
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Laddonia man dies in Audrain County crash
EDITOR’S NOTE: The article was updated with the correct road location. AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Laddonia man was killed in a crash Wednesday in Audrain County on U.S. 54 at Route HH. Harold Troesser died in the wreck. He was 84. This was a two vehicle crash resulting in the death of an 84-year
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Change of judge granted in Missouri Military Academy lawsuit involving former student
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A motion for a change of judge was granted Wednesday in a lawsuit where a former student who attempted suicide is suing Missouri Military Academy. The motion was filed by the former student’s attorney on Monday. A former Missouri Military Academy student filed a personal injury lawsuit against the school on Nov.
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Woman injured in two-vehicle crash in Audrain County
AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, woman suffered moderate injuries in a Friday crash at the intersection of Route JJ and Highway 812. Lois Runnels, 78, was taken to University Hospital by ambulance after Taylor Truss drove her 2021 Ford E350 crossed the centerline and sideswiped Runnels’ 2012 Toyota Highlander going the opposite direction,
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Missouri Military Academy calls abuse lawsuit ‘unfounded’
The leader of the Missouri Military Academy said Wednesday that the school will defend itself against unfounded allegations that officials allowed physical abuse against a former student.
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Former MMA student who attempted suicide sues school; claims regular assaults, beatings took place and school did nothing
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Missouri Military Academy student has filed a lawsuit against the school Monday after he claims the school didn’t do enough to stop routine attacks by others at the school. The lawsuit refers to beatings, attacks and group fights that took place over three school years – 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21. The
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DNR awards more than $400 million for water infrastructure
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is awarding more than $400 million to improve community water infrastructure grants, according to a press release. In Mid-Missouri, there were several communities that will get funding to improve drinking water, wastewater, storm water and lead service line inventories. Columbia, Mexico and Fulton are three cities that
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Mexico School Board asks for community input about four-day school week
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico School District announced on its Facebook page that its school board voted on Tuesday to explore the possibility of switching to a four-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year. On a survey using Google the district claims roughly 25% of Missouri schools have already switched to a four-day schedule.
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WINTER WEATHER BLOG: MoDOT reports clear road conditions across Mid-Missouri
(KMIZ) Update 8:40 a.m.: Road conditions across Mid-Missouri continue to improve Tuesday morning. According to the MoDOT Traveler Information Map, most roads and streets in the area are clear. ❄️❄️WINTER WEATHER ROAD UPDATE 11/15 8:30 AM❄️❄️That's a lot of green! Major roadways across the district are clear. However roads are still wet & temps are
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Mexico storage unit fire started by ‘person or people’
A fire that damaged every unit at a Mexico, Missouri, storage center was started by “a person or people,” Mexico police said Monday.
Continue ReadingFire at self-storage building in Mexico leaves 17 units damaged
Mexico, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety responded to a fire early Tuesday morning at a self-storage building. Firefighters responded to the 500 block of S. Clark Street at 4:09 a.m. When arriving on scene, crews found flames coming from the west side of the building. The fire was extinguished but 17 storage units and their
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Mexico man involved in police chase that ended in multi-vehicle crash, pleads guilty to illegal firearms, meth trafficking
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man who was in a vehicle that led officers on a high speed chase before crashing into several other vehicles pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to multiple charges. Myron Mahaney, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and one count
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Beuth Park Lake in Moberly stocked with trout for first time; 1,000 trout added to lake
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation plans to add about 35,000 trout to the lakes and waterways in the state this season For the first time, anglers will get to fish for trout at Beuth Park Lake in Moberly. About 1,000 rainbow trout were added to the lake this week. “There was kind
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No one injured in Mexico house fire
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Department of Public Safety was called to a house fire on Sunday in the 1200 block of Concordia Street, the department said on its social media. The fire allegedly started in the kitchen and then went up to the attic. The house sustained major fire and water damage. There were no
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Mexico authorities identify source of school threat
Police in Mexico have identified the source of a threat that led to all district schools being shut down Friday.
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Mexico Public Schools cancels Friday classes after threat made to school
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Schools have canceled Friday classes for all schools after a threat was made towards the district. Superintendent Melissa Chastain called parents on Thursday night to announce that classes had been canceled. The message stated: “This evening, we were made aware of a threat against the middle school and high school.
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