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No one hurt after grass fire in Mexico, Columbia Thursday

July 28, 2023 9:01 AM Madison Stuerman

No one was hurt after two separate fire scenes broke out Thursday morning in Mid-Missouri.

Man pleads guilty to killing Audrain County Jail inmate, sentenced to life in prison

July 25, 2023 4:47 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man accused of murdering a man in the Audrain County Jail in 2019 has pleaded guilty. Ryan Blair, 32, pleaded guilty Tuesday to first-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Blair also pleaded guilty to third-degree assault in two separate cases. His sentences will run

Soft Surroundings closing affects nearly 80 workers

July 25, 2023 12:54 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: Soft Surroundings issued a statement on Monday, July 31. The state was added to this article after it was issued. MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Soft Surroundings Distribution Center in Mexico, Missouri, will be closing, according to a Worker Adjustment Restraining Notification posting on the Missouri Jobs website. The posting indicates that 80 people will

Police: Criminal charges not likely in deadly Mexico ‘disturbance’

July 11, 2023 9:43 AM Matthew Sanders

Mexico police say there likely won’t be criminal charges filed after two people were hurt and one died in a “disturbance” Friday afternoon.

One dead, one injured after call of disturbance with gun in Mexico

July 7, 2023 5:50 PM Matthew Sanders

Police found a man dead and a woman injured after a call of a disturbance involving a gun in Mexico, Missouri on Friday.

Man accused of shooting into hospital pleads guilty to two charges

June 20, 2023 3:55 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of shooting into an Audrain County hospital took a plea deal Tuesday. Jeffrey Huntington, 57, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree property damage, Audrain County Prosecutor Jacob Shellabarger said in an email. He was placed on probation for five years along with a suspended sentence.

Teen boy hurt when hit by truck in Mexico

June 9, 2023 11:02 AM Matthew Sanders

A 15-year-old boy was hurt when he ran in front of a utility truck while crossing the road Thursday afternoon in Mexico, Missouri.

Police: Pair break in to Mexico High School concession stand

June 1, 2023 4:58 PM Matthew Sanders

A male and a female of unknown age broke into the concession stand at the Mexico High School track and football field and did “considerable … damage” Memorial Day, the Mexico Department of Public Safety said.

No injuries reported in Mexico garage fire

May 22, 2023 4:43 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Sunday garage fire in the 700 block of Holt Street in Mexico, according to a Monday press release from the Mexico Public Safety Department. Crews responded a house fire call at 10:49 a.m. Sunday. The garage had significant fire, heat and smoke damage, according to the

Man accused of running over Mexico officer found guilty of fourth-degree assault

May 17, 2023 7:17 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man who was accused of running over a Mexico Public Safety officer in 2022 received a verdict Tuesday. Demarko Walls, 31, was found guilty of fourth-degree assault and not guilty of armed-criminal action on Tuesday at the Audrain County Courthouse. A sentencing hearing is set for 1:15 p.m. Monday,

Mexico Department of Public Safety warns of scams following storms

April 21, 2023 4:45 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. The City of Mexico has started receiving reports of possible scams after storms moved through the area on Thursday, according to a Friday press release. People who do not have business licenses are allegedly going door-to-door offering to do repair work. Residents are also getting phone calls from people saying they are with

Former Mexico teacher accused of abuse loses case against Board of Education

March 24, 2023 9:24 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Mexico, Missouri, elementary teacher — who was fired after being accused of abusing a student and sued to get her job back — lost her case this week against the Mexico Board of Education. Katrina Dukes sued the board in September, saying its decision to fire her after allegations of abuse

Body of Mexico man suspected of murdering mother found in shed

March 20, 2023 9:36 AM Matthew Sanders

Police in Mexico, Missouri, say a body found Sunday afternoon is likely that of a man wanted for arson and murder.

Missouri Military Academy to reevaluate cellphone policy

March 20, 2023 7:00 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Military Academy announced in a Monday press release that it is reviewing its polices about cellphone usage for students. The academy is a boarding school for high school and middle school boys. The press release stated the academy is looking at updating its policy due to recent studies about the effects

Mexico man sentenced in federal case involving high-speed chase and crash

March 15, 2023 3:01 PM Matthew Sanders

A Mexico, Missouri, man accused of being part of a high-speed chase last March that ended with a crash into several vehicles was sentenced to prison Wednesday.

MPUA continues to endorse Grain Belt Project

March 9, 2023 8:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Public Utility Assistance announced Thursday on its social media and website that it is continuing its support for the Grain Belt Express transmission project. A resolution announcing MPUA’s continued support was passed Thursday, according to the press release. Missouri’s hometown electric utilities have reaffirmed their support of the Grain Belt Express

In Missouri, marijuana legalization is just the beginning of policy work

March 2, 2023 12:55 PM Hannah Falcon

After recreational marijuana became legal in Missouri some lawmakers saw an opportunity, while others saw problems.

Mexico Public Safety: Woman drives car into Scooter’s Coffee

February 13, 2023 7:15 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico Department of Public Safety announced in a Monday press release that a woman drove into Scooter’s Coffee on South Clark Street on Sunday. The department said responding personnel Betsy D Cline, 73, of Mexico, was attempting to leave and drove her 2004 Jeep forward and into the building. The business

Mexico Public Safety asks for help looking for missing man

February 11, 2023 6:41 PM abc17news-Newsroom

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety Department is looking for Randy Lee Kniepfel, 64, who did not arrive at work Saturday morning. Kneipfel’s cousin called in concerned when he didn’t show up at work at 5:30 a.m. and she couldn’t find him at his apartment. A neighbor said they saw Kneipfel talking to an unknown

Mexico man found guilty of child molestation

February 4, 2023 7:11 PM abc17news-Newsroom

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A man from Mexico, Missouri, was found guilty of raping two girls under the age of 15. The Audrain County prosecuting attorney announced that 36-year-old Gregory Saulnier was found guilty by a jury of several charges, including rape, sodomy and child molestation. The rapes happened between 2020 and 2021 in Mexico. One