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School districts say safety is top priority when deciding on closings

January 8, 2024 11:58 AM Morgan Buresh

As people across the state prepare for snowfall this week, local school districts will make decisions about whether to cancel classes.

Woman who pleaded guilty in Callaway murder case sentenced to 4 years in prison

January 8, 2024 3:50 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) An Indiana woman who pleaded guilty in October to hindering the prosecution in a murder has been sentenced. Emily Ricketts, 27, of Indianapolis, was sentenced on Monday to four years in prison and was given credit for six months served. According to previous reporting, she was previously charged in 2019 with accessory

Callaway County still paying suspended sheriff after DWI plea

January 5, 2024 4:27 PM Lucas Geisler

Suspended Callaway County sheriff Clay Chism continues to collect pay from the county weeks after admitting to driving while intoxicated.

Holts Summit man seriously injured in crash after chase with Callaway County deputy

January 3, 2024 7:44 AM Erika McGuire

A Holts Summit man suffered serious injuries in a crash Tuesday night during a vehicle pursuit with a Callaway County deputy, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Jefferson City Police Department looking out for drunk drivers this New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2023 7:27 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department will be on the lookout for drunk drivers on this New Year’s Eve. ABC 17 was able to do a ride along with Jefferson City Police Officer Jeff Skinner, and he said officers will have a little bit higher awareness due to the holidays. Officer Skinner

Another $7.9 million of ARPA money awarded for Cell Towers Grant Program

December 29, 2023 9:30 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Another $7.9 million in ARPA funding was awarded on Friday, according to a press release from the Department of Economic Development. The release states grants will be awarded to 14 projects to construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost areas. This is the second round of funding.

Former Columbia police officers seen in beating video hired as Callaway County deputies

December 29, 2023 12:16 PM Matthew Sanders, Ryan Shiner

Two former Columbia Police Department officers who resigned amid blowback from a video showing a violent confrontation outside a downtown bar have been hired in Callaway County.

Fulton Police to implement community camera program

December 28, 2023 1:53 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

The Fulton Police Department is giving city residents the option to register in a community camera program that authorities say could help solve property crimes.

Hotel owner arrested on suspicion of maintaining property with drug activity

December 28, 2023 3:59 PM Matthew Sanders

Deputies arrested a hotel owner and employees on felony charges related to alleged drug sales at their business.

Holts Summit man charged after allegedly threatening to burn down house, trying to hit woman with Jeep

December 26, 2023 4:34 PM Ryan Shiner

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holts Summit man was charged with four felonies after he allegedly threatened to burn down a home and tried to hit a woman with his Jeep. Keith Findley, 58, was charged with first-degree harassment, first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and resisting arrest. He is being held at the Callaway

Doyle picked as new Fulton director of administration

December 20, 2023 2:31 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Courtney Doyle is the City of Fulton’s new director of administration, according to a Wednesday press release from the city. The release states that Doyle was appointed to the position by the Fulton City Council during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Doyle was named the interim director in July after Renee Tyler was fired

Two men charged following chase with Callaway County deputies, MSHP troopers

December 18, 2023 8:21 PM Ryan Shiner

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were arrested and charged following a chase with Callaway County Sheriff’s deputies on Sunday. Dontay Lonell Williams, 18, of Springfield, Illinois, was charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, resisting arrest by fleeing, leaving the scene of an accident while cause $1,000 worth of property damage and two

Judge accepts guilty plea from former Callaway sheriff

December 18, 2023 5:50 PM Ryan Shiner

HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A judge has accepted the guilty plea from former Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism, according to an email from the Randolph County prosecutor. Chism had pleaded guilty on Thursday to misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. He was previously charged with DWI and resisting arrest. He was sentenced to two years of unsupervised probation.

Former Callaway County sheriff pleads guilty in DWI case, gets probation pending judge’s approval

December 15, 2023 1:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Former Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism pleaded guilty Thursday in his Randolph County DWI and resisting arrest case, according to online court records.

Callaway County killer gets execution date

December 13, 2023 10:42 AM Matthew Sanders

A man convicted in 2008 of the murders of a New Bloomfield couple is set to be executed in April.

Jefferson City man faces sodomy charges after allegedly sexually assaulting woman

December 11, 2023 3:21 PM Ryan Shiner

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces multiple sodomy charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman on Friday in Holts Summit. Curtis Koelling, 59, was charged on Saturday with first-degree sodomy and two counts of second-degree sodomy. He is being held at the Callaway County Jail without bond. A hearing

Dates for deer, turkey hunting seasons for next year set by MDC

December 8, 2023 2:59 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation on Friday set the dates for the state’s deer and turkey hunting seasons through January 2025, according to a press release from the MDC. The dates can be found below: 2024 Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting Dates Spring Youth Portion: April 6-7Regular Spring Turkey Season: April

Fulton man charged after allegedly drugging his wife

December 6, 2023 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was charged with several felonies on Friday after he allegedly admitted to drugging his wife. Kevin Bentley, 57, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, stealing, delivery of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, drug possession and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the probable cause statement,

Eight candidates file for five open Jefferson City Council positions

December 5, 2023 11:40 AM Hannah Falcon

Candidates could officially put their names in for local elections starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Filing in most places will continue during regular business hours for the city or county government building until 5 p.m. Dec. 26.

Callaway County man indicted on child sex crimes

November 29, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A grand jury indictment was filed on Monday for a Holts Summit man accused of multiple child sex crimes. Dennis Wayne Gallatin, 72, was charged with two counts of statutory sodomy of a victim younger than 12 years old and tampering with a witness. He is being held at the Callaway County