Missouri Military Academy announces new vice president
He was selected out of 70 candidates to serve as the school’s new vice president for institutional advancement.
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Mexico firefighters investigating Thursday carport fire
DPS authorities said the carport that originally caught fire was a total loss, other structures had a small amount of damage.
Continue ReadingMexico 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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Two arrested in connection with Mexico church burglary
Two Mexico, Missouri, men were arrested on Friday after they allegedly stole from a church last week.
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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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High winds cause damage in mid-Missouri
The Centralia Police Department reported snapped power lines and damage to certain areas on Wednesday morning after high winds moved through the area. According to the National Weather Service, Centralia saw some wind gusts of 45 mph. Very high winds have been observed overnight last night into early this morning. Highest gusts have been over
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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.
Continue Reading Mexico home has ‘significant’ damage after weekend fire
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A home in Mexico, Missouri, had “significant damage” in each room after a fire broke out in one of the bedrooms early Saturday morning. The Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the call in the 100 block of South Mississippi Street at 2:57 a.m. Saturday. A resident in the home woke up
Continue Reading 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
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
Continue ReadingNo one hurt in Mexico shooting
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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