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Voters will have a decision to make on Mexico council
One more person has added their name to the race for two open seats on the Mexico City Council. With the addition of Joshua Price, who filed late Friday afternoon, Dec. 15, there is a total of … more
It was all quiet Saturday morning, Dec. 16, but just hours earlier the corner of A.P. Green Blvd., and Brekcenridge was the location of a shooting investigation.
High speed chase ends on Mexico streets
The Missouri Highway Patrol (MHP) is investigating an incident involving a high speed chase and shots fired at officers that ended with the suspect allegedly taking his own life. Dominic K. … more
Presser Pipes delights with festive music
The annual Presser Arts Center Holiday Pipes Concert was Thursday Dec. 14. The Mexico Woodwins played music prior to the concert.   The Presser Pipes opened with a very joyful and fun … more
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Mexico High School class of 1964 graduate James Cahall is one of eight Audrain County men to die in the Vietnam war.
Bridge will be named for fallen Veteran
Efforts to honor one of Mexico’s Vietnam Veterans has proven successful. Mexico native Dr. Warren Hagan has notified the Ledger his request to have the South Fork Salt River bridge on the … more
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Some building materials that were removed by firefighters were still sitting on the front lawn of the Mexico Animal Shelter a few days after a fire at the building.
Everyone safe after animal shelter catches fire
On Thursday, Dec. 14,, at approximately 10:23 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD)responded to the 100 block of Morris Street in reference to a fire at the Mexico Animal Shelter. … more
No one hurt at bus stop incident involving knife
A juvenile has been arrested for an incident involving a knife at a school bus stop according to a release from the Mexico Public Schools District. The release says the incident happened Friday … more
Arrest Reports
Arrest Report 12/15 - 12/18 Jerry Dean Baugh Jr. , 41, speeding (11-15 m.p.h.) possession of imitation controlled substance Danielle Nicole Todd , 38, fugitive in-state, held for Boone … more
Dan and Robin Barker got some help from the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the grand opening of Imagine That Designs in downtown Mexico.
Imagine the possibilities
A new business in Mexico offers a place to make art while celebrating a birthday, baby shower, or any other occasion. The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce helped Dan and Robin Barker cut the … more
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Candidate filings slow in second week
After a flurry of activity last week things have slowed down a little bit at the city clerk and Mexico Public School’s offices for candidate filings. There’s only one new filing to … more
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Matthew Stewart
Investigation still ongoing in Vandalia man’s death
It’s been more than two weeks since a Vandalia man was tragically murdered and his family is still waiting to put him to rest. Matthew Stewart, 24, lost his life on Nov. 30, when two … more
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MPSD responds to fire at Animal Shelter
A Mexico Public Safety Department fireman was still on the roof at the Mexico Animal Shelter around 11 a.m. on Thursday morning to a report of a fire. According to MPSD, staff of the shelter were … more
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Arrest report 12/12 - 12-14
Arrest report 12/12 - 12-14 Daniel Lloyd-Stanley Bishop , 20, speeding (16-19 m.p.h. over) Emily Kristin Donaldson , 38, failure to register motor vehicle Jeffrey Blane Ferguson , 56, … more
MMA cadets celebrate the holidays
For the 82nd year the Missouri Military Academy (MMA) held its annual Evensong at the United Methodist Church in downtown Mexico on Saturday, Dec. 9. more
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The Mexico Wastewater Treatment plant is slated for some upgrades.
Public works makes moves to save money
The City of Mexico’s Council approved several measures this week for the Public Works Department that will either save money in the long run or make operations more efficient. One of the … more
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Holiday lights are bright in Vandalia
Hundreds of people lined Main Street in downtown Vandalia Saturday night, Dec. 9, for the third annual Lighted Christmas Parade that included appearances by all the favorite winter characters … more
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Mexico YMCA Recreation Director Seth Cooke watches the score table at a youth basketball tournament on Saturday, Dec. 9.
Cooke’s move is a gain for recreation
When Seth Cooke drives to work he has to remember to go to the right office. Cooke is the new recreation director at the Mexico YMCA after serving in the same capacity for the city of Mexico. … more
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Construction crews began moving dirt last week for the new slide project at the city’s swimming pool.
Parks and Recreation looking for more help
The Mexico Parks and Recreation Department has two new employees but the “Help Wanted” sign is still in the window. Parks and Recreation Director Chad Shoemaker told Park Board … more
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The playground at R.S. Green Park will be one of the things Parks and Recreation folks will be working on over the winter.
Supply chain issues delaying repairs at parks
If you happen to see something wrong in one of Mexico’s parks the people in charge want to know right away. “Just on the outside chance that we don’t know about it or it … more
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Broken Cactus owner Sadie Miller got some help from her son Beckett and her store employee Lani Barnett during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Chamber cuts ribbon on new boutique
She’s already been in business for six months online but the Mexico storefront is now a reality for the Broken Cactus owner Sadie Miller. Miller with the help of the Mexico Area Chamber of … more
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Special Olympics brings home the medals
The Mexico Special Olympics team traveled to Columbia on Saturday, Dec. 2, to participate in the Central Area Bowling Tournament. The team sent 21 athletes and unified partners to the … more
MPSD responds to house fire / Arrest report
On Friday, December 8, 2023, at approximately 2:07a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 1000 block of Muldrow after an alert passerby reported seeing a fire under the … more
Mexico High School class of 1964 graduate James Cahall is one of eight Audrain County men to die in the Vietnam war.
Local wants to honor fallen Veteran, friend
Some Mexico natives are working on a project to honor their friend who was killed in the line of duty in Vietnam. Dr. Warren Hagan made a presentation last week at the Mexico Rotary Club about … more
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Candidates throw their names in the hat on first day
Filing opened this past Tuesday for candidates interested in running for open seats on the Mexico City Council and the Mexico Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) with some action on the first … more
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Mexico native and the current head coach of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, Tyronn Lue, was in Mexico on the Fourth of July weekend to announce a major investment into the city's youth.
Mexico Receives Full-Service Community School Grant
C2C Partnership is pleased to announce that the Mexico community received one of 30 Full-Service Community School grants that was awarded last week by the Department of Education. The grant will … more
Chamber hosts lunch and learn for youth apprenticeship program
If you’re a local business owner wanting to help boost the local economic workforce through youth development then listen up. The Mexico Chamber of Commerce along with Tyronn Lue’s … more
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