Callaway Archives

Woman wanted in Callaway County murder case in custody in California

November 9, 2022 1:41 PM Matthew Sanders

A woman suspected in the killing of a Columbia man in 2019 has been arrested and is in a California jail, the Callaway County sheriff said Wednesday.

MoDOT announces public meeting to discuss proposed changes to Holts Summit interchange at Highway 54 and Route OO

November 7, 2022 3:54 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation has released information on proposed improvements to the Highway 54/ Route OO interchange in Holts Summit. MoDOT will hold a public meeting for residents to share their thoughts, according to a press release. The project consists of building a roundabout at the intersection of the eastbound

Kingdom Telephone receives $23 million grant

October 31, 2022 6:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Some residents in Audrain, Boone, Callaway and Montgomery counties could soon be getting faster internet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Friday that more than $58 million are to be used to bring high-speed internet to rural parts of Missouri. Kingdom Telephone will get a $23 million grant to install a fiber network. The

Callaway County man charged with seven felonies following multi-county chase

October 31, 2022 3:40 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kingdom City man faces several felony charges after allegedly being involved in a chase last week with the Montgomery County, Callaway County and Audrain County sheriff’s departments. Michael Brooks, 48, is charged with: Two counts of first-degree assault.Two counts of armed criminal action.Resisting arrest.First-degree property damage.Possession of 35 grams or less

Deputies searching for man accused of hitting patrol vehicles during overnight chase across Mid-Missouri

October 28, 2022 9:06 AM Zachary Farwell

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Deputies are searching for a man following an overnight chase across Mid-Missouri. Michael J. Brooks, formerly of Mexico, Missouri, is accused of leading law enforcement officers on a chase across parts of Montgomery, Callaway and Audrain counties. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, Brooks drove off after Montgomery City police

MoDOT to make repairs on Interstate 70 bridge over Auxvasse Creek

October 21, 2022 4:16 PM ABC 17 News Team

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance crews will repair a joint on the westbound Interstate 70 bridge over Auxvasse Creek from 8 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday. One westbound lane will be closed. Message boards will be placed to warn drivers of the closure. Traffic delays are possible in the work zone. The

Audrain County man hurt in Callaway County crash

October 14, 2022 4:07 PM Ryan Shiner

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man had to be flown to University Hospital on Thursday night after crashing his car in Callaway County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Thurman Warren, 46, totaled his 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix after failing to negotiate a turn and hitting a tree on Highway 2002, about a half

MU hosts annual homecoming blood drive

October 11, 2022 9:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

The American Red Cross is partnering with the University of Missouri as part of its annual homecoming blood drive. The homecoming team said it’s expecting 4,000 blood donations. Last year, the drive finished with 2,504 blood donations. The drive is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Hearnes Center fieldhouse. There are also

Callaway sheriff’s attorney claims Chism is innocent

October 10, 2022 5:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Travis Noble — an attorney representing Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism — claims his client was not drinking and driving. “I’m not sure how sitting in a parked vehicle not running waiting for someone to come pick you up is driving while intoxicated under Missouri law,” Noble said. Chism was waiting to meet

Court date scheduled for Callaway County Sheriff accused of driving while intoxicated

October 8, 2022 11:36 AM Erika McGuire

Randolph County, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Sheriff is scheduled for a court hearing on Nov. 14 after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism posted a $2,000 bail after he was arrested Thursday evening on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department, Chism

Putin critic Garry Kasparov speaks in Fulton

October 7, 2022 8:52 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Westminster College welcomed one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most-outspoken critics to the Churchill Museum. Former world chess champion and Garry Kasparov delivered a lecture at the 39th annual Churchill Conference. Kasparov first became famous for being one of the best chess players in the world, but since retiring from chess in

Man injured after colliding with tractor in Callaway County

October 5, 2022 8:23 PM Ryan Shiner

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Portland, Missouri, man suffered serious injuries following a head-on collision with a tractor Wednesday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Joseph DeBrodie, 79, was flown to University Hospital in Columbia after his Ford F-150 hit a John Deere tractor on a bridge on westbound Highway 94 just east

More than $11 million in road-improvement contracts approved by Transportation Commission

October 5, 2022 5:12 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved more than $11 million in contracts to improve Mid-Missouri roads. All projects will begin in 2023. A specific date has not been revealed. One project will repair 10 miles of pavement on eastbound Interstate 70 in Callaway County. The project — contracted to Emery

Auxvasse man killed Thursday in Callaway County crash

September 30, 2022 5:36 AM Joushua Blount

CALLAWAY, Co. (KMIZ) An Auxvasse man was killed Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Callaway County. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on County Road 245 at Route E, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by 88-year-old Douglas W. Thompson was hit by a pickup truck after Thompson

Auxvasse man dies in Callaway County collision

September 29, 2022 7:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Auxvasse man was killed Thursday in a Callaway County wreck. Douglas Thompson, 88, was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The crash occurred on County Road 245 at the intersection with Route E. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Thompson did not stop at a stop sign and his

Iowa man admits to harassing Mid-Missouri teenager online

September 29, 2022 12:09 PM Matthew Sanders

A southern Iowa man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to attempting to produce child pornography in a case involving a Callaway County teenager.

State health officials grant owner more time to reopen hospitals in Fulton, Mexico

September 23, 2022 5:52 PM Matthew Sanders

State health officials have granted the owners of community hospitals in Fulton and Mexico more time to hold onto their licenses while the hospitals remain closed.

Westminster College remembers connection between Fulton and Royal Family following Queen Elizabeth II’s burial

September 19, 2022 4:22 PM Lucas Geisler

Dozens came to a historic English church in Fulton on Monday to remember the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

WATCH: Churchill Museum director explains royal items on display in Fulton

September 19, 2022 2:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

Timothy Riley, director and chief curator of America’s Churchill Museum, explains the items related to the Royal Family that are on display at the museum to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s life.

MoDOT to again close ramp at Highway 54/63 interchange

September 19, 2022 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation will close a ramp at the Highway 54/63 interchange in north Jefferson City on Wednesday for the second time in as many months.