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MPSD confronts belligerent woman at local business
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at approximately 2:39 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 100 block of East Jackson in reference to a disturbance. Responding personnel learned … more
Melissa Chastain
Chastain stepping down (Updated)
Mexico Public Schools Superintendent Melissa Chastain is stepping down along with two others in the administration building. The Mexico Public School District announced late Friday afternoon, … more
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Community R-VI High School English Teacher Jami Williams shows Board of Education members an AI program students are using.
Community R-VI teachers dealing with challenges of AI
Community R-VI language arts teachers are asking the Board of Education (BOE) to help them define and set rules for the use and engagement of artificial intelligence (AI). Jami Williams and … more
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The former Audrain County Hospital was cold and empty last week after most of the operational staff was laid off.
Ziva Medical shuts down operations amid uncertainty
The efforts to reopen the former Audrain County Hospital by its new owners has hit a major snag and most of the workforce that’s been hired has been laid off. About 30 people found out … more
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Arrest Report
Arrest Report 1/19 - 1/22 Zachary David Erwin , 34, stealing Kassidee Danielle Hess , 24, fugitive out-of-state, held for Adams County Illinois Benjamin James Hancock , 30, stealing … more
BOE member wants more public input
The Mexico Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) got into a lengthy discussion about the process for allowing the public to speak at meetings with no action taken. The discussion took place at … more
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Community R-VI Superintendent Nick Larson jokes with Community R-VI Board of Education members during a regular meeting on Jan. 17.
Larson to leave Community R-VI for Bowling Green
The Community R-VI School District is looking for a new superintendent. Current Superintendent Nick Larson announced this week that he will be stepping down at the end of the academic school … more
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The parking lot at Mexico High School was full of cars on Thursday as classes resumed after an unscheduled second winter break due to weather.
HVAC, water main issues cause Mexico schools to close
The winter weather the area has experienced over the past week has shut down local schools and is pushing back activities on the calendar. Mexico Public Schools were shut down on Wednesday … more
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Arrest Report
Arrest Report 1/12 - 1/18 Brenden Mikel Rowberry , 31, DWI, failed to drive on right side of roadway, failure to wear seat belt Dennis Phillip Holmes , 30, possession of a controlled … more
Mexico Public Schools Superintendent Melissa Chastain
Chastain stepping down
The Mexico Public School District announced late Friday afternoon that Superintendent Melissa Chastain would be stepping down from her position at the end of the academic year. A statement … more
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It was a subzero start to the week on Monday, Jan. 15, after arctic air moved into central Missouri over the weekend, causing temperatures to plummet to dangerous levels.
Deep freeze shut down
Temperatures that reached double digits in the negative shut down much of the state this weekend including Mexico after a winter storm dumped snow on the area last week.  Cold temperatures … more
Mexico, Missouri American Water enter agreement for disconnection
The city of Mexico has entered into a new agreement with Missouri American Water that will make it easier for the city to take action on delinquent sewer bill accounts. In Mexico sewer service … more
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City releases property sold decades earlier
A Mexiconian couple needed city action last week in order to sell their house. The council voted 4-0 with Member Chris Williams absent to release the property owned by Edward and Shirley Winter … more
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Fundraiser set for local battling health issues
A group of local residents is rallying around a friend and family member to raise money to help them through a personal battle. The fundraiser for Jessica Jolly will be held this Saturday, Jan. … more
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Christian Rost, Vandalia, was able to keep active during subzero temperatures at the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA in Vandalia on Monday, Jan. 15.
YMCA the place to warm up
Subzero winter temperatures shut down a lot of things and places but the YMCA in Mexico and the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA in Vandalia were not on the list. Both civic treasurers were both open … more
The Mexico Public Schools Board of Education approved a budget for the 2023-24 school year that includes everything from pencils to diesel fuel for the buses.
School district unveils bond levy web page
Mexico Public Schools has created a web page to help voters navigate some of the many questions they have concerning an upcoming bond issue. In December the Mexico Public Schools approved ballot … more
Arrest Report 1/11 - 1/12
Arrest Report 1/11 - 1/12 Christopher Roe , 35, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia Eugene Benjamin Govero , 47, driving while revoked or suspended … more
MPSD responds to multiple fires involving heaters
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, at approximately 9:49 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 800 block of West Monroe in reference to a structure fire. Responding personnel found fire … more
Celebrations for tomorrow canceled
Unfortunately, the festivities for Dr. Martin Luther King Day in Mexico have been canceled. Organizers of the events said safety is the number one concern in the decision. more
Refuse collection rates set to increase
The rates the city of Mexico is charged for trash pick-up services will be increasing in April. The Mexico City Council accepted a new 10-year proposal from current service provider … more
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The Mexico Airport Advisory Board meets the first Monday following each quarter.
Two airport board members reappointed
The Mexico Airport Advisory Board has a full board after two members were reappointed. The Mexico City Council gave approval to the appointment of Steve Hagan and David Taylor to the advisory … more
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Cody, Jake and Brady Shaw took the opportunity of having a snow day to construct the first snowman of the season.
Winter finally arrives in Mexico
It’s been a mild winter season up until this week until a winter storm that dumped inches of snow arrived in Mexico Monday night into Tuesday. more
City business leaders begin work on downtown development
The city of Mexico’s economic development team along with some of the city’s business leaders met last week in the first step of creating a new not-for-profit organization that will focus … more
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City crews worked on demolishing a dilapidated house on Liberty Street last week as part of a program to help clean up the city.
Work needs to be done to reach Mexico’s potential
When speaking of Mexico’s future city business leaders are optimistic but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of work to do to improve the city’s economics. City … more
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Arrest Reports
Arrest Report 1/4 - 1/8 Ryan William Michael , 22, speeding (20-25 m.p.h. over), failure to register vehicle Jeffrey Blane Ferguson , 57, drug court sanction Jennifer Renee Shultz , … more
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