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As the new law permitting the Missouri Department of Transportation to increase rural highway speed limits to 75 mph nears its Aug. 28 effective date, MoDOT shared a look into its ongoing evaluation …
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8/28/26
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The property tax rate for Mexico School District in fiscal year 2026-27 will remain unchanged.
The Mexico School District board of education set the 2026-27 tax rate at the Aug. 18 meeting …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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8/28/26
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Students and visitors who want to come to school from the front entrance will have to take a different path this semester.
Construction of the new, secure entry at Mexico High School is …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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8/27/26
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Three Mexico Public Schools teachers have been selected as recipients of classroom grants from the Missouri Retired Teachers Association. The $500 competitive grants provide funding for innovative …
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8/27/26
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Making a difference in one’s community – one’s world – can take on many forms. And the results of those good deeds touch many in the here and now, while forming a lasting legacy that touches …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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8/26/26
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Area communities managed to squeeze every last bit of fun out of this summer right before school started Tuesday.
Between the Martinsburg Picnic, Soybean Festival and Mexico Summer Jam, …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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8/26/26
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Demolition of the Cornerstone building is the next step in preparing a potential site for a critical access hospital in Mexico.
The Cornerstone Building, a former clinic within the …
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8/26/26
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Who wouldn’t want free gas or groceries, especially with fuel prices on the rise?
Scammers know families are looking for ways to save money, and unfortunately, they’re taking …
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By Kesha Duncan, BBB Columbia Regional Director
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8/23/26
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The following are real estate transfers during the month of July 2026 in the office of the Audrain County Recorder of Deeds, Teresa L Allen:
Alice Mae Willott to Jacob A Nixon & Jennifer E …
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8/23/26
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The State Historical Society of Missouri is seeking proposals of up to $1,000, each, to help Missouri cultural heritage institutions preserve and provide access to local history.
The …
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8/22/26
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The demolition of Audrain Medical Center is getting more expensive as remediation work uncovers additional asbestos-containing materials and other work that needs to be addressed.
During the AMC …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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8/21/26
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Missouri Military Academy has named Samantha Krankka assistant academic dean, bringing extensive experience in classroom instruction, educational leadership and school administration to the Academy. …
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8/20/26
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The Salty Heifers Co. had a truckload of charity to unload last week.
Proceeds hauled in from another successful Mexico Jeep Thing were donated directly to three local organizations. The …
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8/20/26
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Mainstreet Mexico will continue its efforts to revitalize downtown with help from the city.
City council members approved a $35,000 contribution to Mainstreet Mexico for the upcoming fiscal year …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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8/20/26
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The Audrain County Health Department announces that WIC services being provided in Vandalia will be moving from the Lange Building to 204 W. Washington Street, Vandalia MO. starting Aug. 13
The …
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8/19/26
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This puckish puppet has been playing hide and seek all over Mexico this summer.
Meet Rodney. He and his friend Judy Bryson have been working together to bring a little bit of …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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8/19/26
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For April Backer, the transformation of the playground at the Children’s Therapy and Early Education School was magical.
The CT School welcomed the community, its students and their …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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8/19/26
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An inmate at the Women's Eastern Reception Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia died while serving a life sentence for murder as an accomplice.
Nancy Sander, 71, was pronounced dead on …
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8/17/26
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David William Campbell , 54– two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child
Brianne Elaine Griggsby , 32– driving while license is revoked/suspended - first offense
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8/17/26
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Crime happens every day in Audrain County – from minor traffic violations to serious harm to children and people through assault, sexual assault and financial crimes. This is not something to fear, …
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By Jacob Shellabarger, Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney
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8/15/26
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The Vandalia Park Project, long discussed as a cornerstone for revitalizing the city’s historic downtown, has reached a decisive moment. After months of planning, public meetings, and community …
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8/13/26
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Ride slow, think fast.
That’s the advice that Brittany Davidson, a barrel racer with 30 years of experience, always gives the girls before a race.
The Amped Up …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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8/12/26
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The Audrain Regional Medical Board of Directors is seeking guidance from Hannibal Regional and Bates County Memorial hospitals as grassroots efforts to bring a hospital back to Mexico …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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8/12/26
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The family that donated the land for Green Estate Park has filed suit against the city of Mexico, alleging the city has failed to maintain the property as required under the terms of the 2005 gift …
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8/10/26
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Kelly Lachelle Hoover , 48– resisting or interfering with an arrest/detention/stop
Duane Curtis Ainsworth , 56– fugitive in state and failing to register as sex offender - …
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8/10/26
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