Mexico Archives

Vehicle drives into home after crash in Mexico

May 7, 2021 11:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

The crash happened around 5:20 p.m. at the intersection of Buchanan Street and Morris Street.

Mexico business robbed at gunpoint

May 5, 2021 10:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police did not name the business in the 2700 block of South Clark Street in a news release.

Mexico man sentenced for September 2019 pawn shop burglary

April 27, 2021 5:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man has been sentenced to prison Tuesday in connection with a September 2019 pawn shop burglary. 26-year-old Tyler Hilderman has been sentenced to three years in prison. Hilderman pleaded guilty back in October for the burglary. Hilderman and 21-year-old Alexander Mears faced charges related to stealing more than 60

Homeless can receive access to stimulus payments

March 25, 2021 3:36 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The homeless population has the ability to receive stimulus checks. The IRS offers a free tax filing tool on its website allowing for unhoused people who make less than $72,000 annually to file easily. The department also offers free tax prep help for those in need, which will provide options for tax

Flooding causes closure of U.S. Business 54 in Mexico

March 18, 2021 8:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Flooding has caused U.S. Business 54 in Mexico, also known as East Liberty Street, to be closed at the railroad bridge. Officials warn that floodwaters can be deeper than they appear and can hide hazards such as sharp objects, electrical wires, sewage and chemicals. There is a possibility also that there is

Makeup vaccine clinics set for Thursday in Mid-Missouri

February 25, 2021 5:42 AM Ben Fein

Multiple vaccination clinics are back open today after postponing events due to winter weather.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA vaccinates 10,000th veteran against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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3 dead in Highway 54 crash Monday afternoon

February 23, 2021 9:49 AM Matt Ragsdale

Mexico Public Safety Department officers say three people are dead after a crash on Highway 54 Monday afternoon.

Mid-Missouri Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies to start coronavirus shots Friday

February 11, 2021 1:41 PM Meghan Drakas

Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in Mid-Missouri will start giving coronavirus vaccine shots Saturday as part of a federal program to increase the number of coronavirus vaccinations across the country.

Early morning house fire burns hole in roof

February 11, 2021 8:57 AM Matt Ragsdale

Mexico firefighters say an early morning house fire burned a hole in a roof.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Macon County R-1 school district to return 6-12 grade students to in class learning

January 29, 2021 8:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Mid-Missourians waiting in long lines for coronavirus vaccine

January 29, 2021 11:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

With coronavirus vaccine clinics being held across Mid-Missouri on Friday, some are having to wait in long lines to get their shots.

WATCH: Coronavirus vaccine clinics open across Mid-Missouri

January 29, 2021 5:21 AM Ben Fein

Randolph, Pettis and Audrain counties will hold mass vaccination clinics Friday for residents in Phase 1B, tiers one and two of the vaccine plan.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Moniteau County report COVID-19 related deaths

January 26, 2021 11:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Audrain County to host National Guard coronavirus vaccine clinic

January 26, 2021 12:10 PM Victoria Bragg

The Audrain County Health Department said Tuesday that the Guard will hold the clinic starting at 9 a.m. Friday at the Mexico Memorial Airport.

Three arrested in connection to stolen vehicles out of Mexico

January 25, 2021 6:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety Department is reporting that three people were arrested in Illinois driving a stolen vehicle from Mexico. Last Tuesday, MPSD reported that three vehicles had been stolen on Sunday overnight and that suspects may be from the St. Louis area and a larger group of suspects may be stealing from

Mexico to host COVID-19 community testing event

January 24, 2021 5:09 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is set to give out free COVID-19 tests in Mexico on Monday.

Multiple charges filed against Mexico man after child abuse investigation

January 21, 2021 10:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man is facing multiple charges after a child abuse investigation began in Nov. 2020. According to a probable cause statement, the victim walked-in to the Mexico Public Safety Department asking for help to contact his mother. Detective Tylor Bounds saw bruising on the victim and asked about it. The victim

Mexico Public Safety Department looking for suspects that stole cars that may have ties to St. Louis

January 19, 2021 6:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety Department is investigating after three vehicles were stolen overnight on Sunday. The vehicles were taken from the 700 block of Quisenberry, the 900 block of Lakeview and the 1500 block of Ringo. At least two of the vehicles were unlocked with the keys inside at the time of the

Alabama man charged with kidnapping and rape after August incident involving Mexico teen

January 14, 2021 9:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) An Alabama man is charged with kidnapping, two counts of statutory rape and statutory sodomy after an August incident involving a Mexico teen later found in Alabama. According to court documents, a 13-year-old victim was reported missing in Mexico, Mo. and then located in Limestone County Alabama. According to court documents, Bailey