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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to celebrate the special bond between mothers and their children by sharing a favorite photo and entering the Mother’s Day Photo …
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4/7/26
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The Daughters of the American Revolution Mexico Missouri chapter met March 2 at the Missouri State Archives in Jefferson City to see the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit.
The …
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4/4/26
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Missouri Military Academy announced the appointment of 1SG William Ramos, USA (Ret) as deputy commandant for transportation, security and support. Ramos also serves as an Army Junior Reserve …
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4/3/26
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It’s no secret that Mexico is chock-full of history.
In an effort to get people moving in a fun and engaging way, the Audrain County Health Department began hosting walking tours all …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/3/26
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A Chicago man died in a one-vehicle crash Wednesday.
The crash occurred at 6:20 a.m. on Highway J at Audrain County Road 481, and the driver, a 48-year-old Chicago man, was pronounced dead at …
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4/2/26
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An investigation into impaired driving that led to a one-vehicle crash on South Clark Street last night continues.
The driver, a 39-year-old Mexico man, and his passenger, a 32-year-old Mexico …
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4/2/26
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Audrain County voters will have a number of tax and bond issues to consider during the April 7 municipal election.
The Van-Far School District and Community R-6 School District are proposing …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/2/26
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Certified Staff of the Month: Delaney Heckes, kindergarten teacher at McMillan Elementary School
From left: Dr. Troy Lentz, Dr. Anne Billington, Mrs. Delaney Heckes, Julie Welch, Amber Henderson …
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4/2/26
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Filing for the Aug. 4 primary election closed yesterday, and with 15 Audrain County candidates seeking a spot on the ballot, contested races at both the county and state levels have emerged.
At …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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Tensions were high at last week’s Mexico City Council meeting as a discussion regarding options for a City Hall/public safety department location was back on the docket.
In a unanimous vote, …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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The City of Mexico’s annual Spring Cleanup is just around the corner.
Mexico’s annual Spring Cleanup will be held on the first two Saturdays in April. For current residential refuse …
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4/1/26
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The League of Women Voters Candidates Forum for Mexico City Council will be held on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce.
Here are questions and candidates’ answers, …
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3/29/26
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Third graders across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move (Ag Moves) this spring. Local …
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3/28/26
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Unlike many surrounding districts, the Mexico School District Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m.
Early discussions among Board of Education members about pushing the start time of the board …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/27/26
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Jayson Yordt
Parents: Charles and Katherine Yordt
Jayson is a member of the band, quiz bowl team, cooking club and Bark Brew at Mexico High School. Outside of school, he enjoys …
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3/27/26
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Teachers of record, or those without a certificate, will make the same salary as certified teachers with a bachelor’s degree for the first five years of their employment in the Mexico School …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/26/26
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Mainstreet Mexico has announced that Katie Smith has stepped into the role of executive director, bringing her experience as a small business owner and her passion for community development to the …
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3/26/26
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Discussions regarding a new city hall continued Monday night at the Mexico City Council meeting.
At the previous March 9 meeting, council members rejected a bill tied to preparations that would …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/25/26
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On Wednesday, March 18, Mexico High School welcomed 34 new members into its chapter of the National Honor Society during a formal induction ceremony held in Emmons Hall.
Inductee Kaili Cox was …
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3/25/26
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The Mexico Ledger would like to inform our readers and community partners of a change to our office hours.
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By Tim Schmidt, Publisher
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3/24/26
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Saturday
A medical call turned into a fire response Saturday afternoon.
There were no injuries or personal property damage as a result of the fire, and the woman experiencing the medical …
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3/23/26
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Every day, people in Audrain County are victims of crimes. Sometimes it’s a nuisance; sometimes it’s traumatic and life-changing. Either way, from that moment forward, you can find yourself …
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Jacob Shellabarger, Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney
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3/22/26
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Recent headlines have pushed colorectal cancer back to the top of news feeds with the unfortunate passing of actor James Van Der Beek. Like Chadwick Bozeman, who died of the disease in 2020, Van Der …
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By Dr. Graham A. Colditz, Siteman Cancer Center
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3/22/26
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All seven Missouri Veterans Commission Missouri Veterans Homes have received the Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights for 2026.
The Missouri Veterans Homes in Cameron, Cape …
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3/21/26
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The Missouri House Special Committee on Property Tax Reform passed two bills March 12.
House Bill 2925, sponsored by Rep. Ron Fowler, R-Blue Springs, originally would have changed the date when …
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By KJ Drazen, Missouri News Network
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3/20/26
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