Callaway Archives

Fulton police searching for missing senior

May 17, 2022 1:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Fulton police are asking for help finding a missing 68-year-old woman.

Holts Summit man charged after a high-speed chase in Callaway County

May 6, 2022 5:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Holts Summit man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed chase Thursday afternoon in Callaway County.

Driver injured after truck runs off Interstate 70

May 5, 2022 1:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

A tractor-trailer driver was taken to University Hospital on Thursday after his truck went off the road, hit a tree and overturned in Callaway County.

New Bloomfield man charged after chase from Callaway County into Boone county

May 4, 2022 10:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A New Bloomfield man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a chase through Callaway and Boone County.

Man in the Callaway County Jail after marijuana discovered during a vehicle stop

April 30, 2022 3:47 PM Chanel Porter

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)A vehicle stop in Callaway County Friday has resulted in one man in the county jail on a 24-hour hold. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F tweeted Saturday that they stopped a 2021 Nissan Rogue Friday for following too closely on I-70 in Callaway County. With the help of a K9, a

Troopers arrest Ballwin man after crash on I-70 in Callaway County

April 27, 2022 6:18 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a Ballwin, Missouri man after a crash Tuesday night on Interstate 70 in Callaway County. The crash happened around 10:50 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near exit 155, according to the crash report. Troopers said an SUV driven by James E. Mackey, 30, crashed into

Dating app scam uses police department number on Caller ID

April 26, 2022 11:25 AM Marina Diaz

A dating app scam has been brought to the Holts Summit Police Department’s attention after the scammer called the victims using a phone number that appeared to be associated with the police department.

Audrain and Callaway County community hospitals have a new Texas-based owner

April 22, 2022 7:47 PM Marina Diaz

A Texas-based hospital and medical management company announced on Friday that they are assuming control of both the Audrain and Callaway County community hospitals.

Patrol: Suspect said pot found in I-70 crash was going to Pennsylvania

April 21, 2022 4:42 PM Matthew Sanders

A Mexico man arrested Wednesday after an Interstate 70 crash revealed 500 pounds of marijuana said the pot was on its way to Pennsylvania, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Two people arrested after 500 pounds of marijuana found at crash site

April 20, 2022 8:28 AM Matthew Sanders

Each of the three suffered moderate injuries, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.

Teen ejected from dirt bike and seriously hurt in crash in Callaway County

April 17, 2022 2:21 PM Chanel Porter

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A teen was ejected from a dirt bike Saturday evening during a crash in Callaway County and now faces serious injuries. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. on 6450 County Road 470 in Callaway County when the vehicle lost control and overturned ejecting both the people on the bike. The

Police arrest man accused of breaking into Audrain Community Hospital

April 14, 2022 8:57 AM Zachary Farwell

Geoffrey D. Allen, 55, is accused of causing damage and stealing items from Audrain Community Hospital, according to the Mexico Public Safety Department.

Over 100 people discuss the proposed solar farm in New Bloomfield at forum

April 13, 2022 10:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

Over 100 people were at the Wednesday night meeting in New Bloomfield about a proposed solar farm project by NextEra energy resources and most say they are not happy about the proposed plan.

Noble Health furloughs 175 employees at Audrain and Callaway hospitals

April 8, 2022 12:23 PM Marina Diaz

Noble Health said Friday that it has furloughed 175 employees at its hospitals in Audrain and Callaway counties.

Construction set to begin Monday on Highway 63 between Route B and Highway 54

April 7, 2022 2:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will begin improvement on Highway 63 beginning on Monday between Boone County Route B (Paris Road) and U.S. Route 54 in Callaway County.

Jury finds Fulton man guilty of murder in 2019 shooting during meth deal

April 1, 2022 8:39 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury found a Fulton man guilty of a 2019 murder on Thursday, after a three-day trial and a little more than an hour of deliberation. Justin Witt, 50, was convicted of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, attempted possession of a controlled substance and attempted