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Man charged after Callaway County meth bust

January 4, 2023 3:20 PM Zachary Farwell

A Steedman man faces drug charges following a methamphetamine bust Tuesday morning in Callaway County.

Over six grams of meth found after search warrant in Callaway County

December 31, 2022 10:53 AM Erika McGuire

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Early Friday morning, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, the MUSTANG Drug Task Force and the Fulton Police Department executed a search warrant on Callaway Drive in Fulton. Officials say, over six grams of meth were found during the search. Justin W. Thurston, 39, and Elizabeth A. Atterberry, 37, were arrested by

Baby dies from December crash in Osage County

December 30, 2022 3:56 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A baby girl died on Dec. 20 following a one-vehicle crash in Osage County on Dec. 19. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on southbound Highway 63 near Highway 133. Troopers said an SUV driven by Taylor N. Schaffer, 28, of Holts Summit, hit a culvert after

MoDOT unveils plans, takes comment on Highway 54 improvements in Jefferson City

December 28, 2022 11:13 AM Ethan Heinz

The Missouri Department of Transportation is working on plans to improve safety and expand capacity on Highway 54 in north Jefferson City.

Lawmaker wants answers about Platinum Healthcare in Mexico and Fulton

December 27, 2022 7:01 PM Chris Bryant

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker wants answers about the future of hospitals in Mexico and Fulton. In a letter dated Dec. 20, the state health department says Platinum Healthcare had exhausted all of its options when it comes to the suspension of the temporary license. State Rep. Kent Haden, of Mexico, is left with more

Fulton asks residents to conserve energy in aftermath of massive winter freeze

December 27, 2022 11:36 AM Ethan Heinz

The City of Fulton is asking its residents to conserve energy amid massive demand for electricity and natural gas and memories of last year’s skyrocketing prices.

Some Fulton businesses keep the lights on despite snow and cold

December 22, 2022 4:23 PM Ethan Heinz

With the snow and bone-chilling wind gusts that have swept through Mid-Missouri, some business owners in Fulton decided to shut their doors early for the day while others kept operations going like nothing happened.

Several Mid-Missouri centers, offices and schools close Thursday for winter weather

December 21, 2022 3:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Snow and extreme cold are headed to Mid-Missouri on Thursday. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking subzero temperatures for the rest of the week. Several Mid-Missouri entities are announcing closures for Thursday to stay ahead of the storm. All local closings and delays can be found here, ABC 17 will

Morning fire damages Fulton home

December 21, 2022 9:30 AM Matthew Sanders

An electrical fire early Wednesday caused about $20,000 in damage to a home in Fulton, the fire department said.

Two Callaway County teens charged with armed criminal action

December 15, 2022 6:38 PM Ryan Shiner

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) A couple of teenagers were charged with several felonies after authorities say they pointed handguns at several other teens in September at Auxvasse City Park, according to a probable cause statement. Ryan English, 16, of Auxvasse, was charged with first-degree robbery, five counts of endangering the welfare of a child, five counts

Columbia/Boone County health department to offer free COVID-19, flu vaccinations

December 15, 2022 6:52 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) will offer free COVID-19 and flu vaccinations on Thursday. Staff plan to host the clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Friends Room at Daniel Boone Regional Library at 100 W. Broadway in Columbia. Anyone can get vaccinated against COVID-19 or the flu

Man arrested after leading police on chase through two counties

December 4, 2022 5:23 PM abc17news-Newsroom

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff and Montgomery County Sheriff worked together to arrest a man after a police chase that led them through two counties Friday night. A deputy attempted to stop 35-year-old Daniel Foreman from Auxvasse Friday night for a traffic violation when he sped off instead. The deputy and other assisting

Fulton man accused of Boone County shooting arrested, faces multiple felony charges

December 1, 2022 6:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was arrested Thursday in Columbia after allegedly leading Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a chase, the department said in a Facebook post. Dustin Higgins, 33, is the suspect of a Saturday shooting that occurred in the 16000 block of South James Sapp Road near Ashland. He is charged

No change in bond for Callaway murder suspect, next hearing to be held in January

November 30, 2022 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of being an accessory to a murder had no change made to her bond following a hearing Wednesday at the Callaway County Courthouse. Emily Ricketts, 26, of Indianapolis, Indiana, is still being held without bond at the Callaway County Jail. Her next hearing will be 10:30 a.m. Jan. 6,

MoDOT to hold public meeting about proposed changes to Holts Summit interchange

November 29, 2022 3:12 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting residents to attend a meeting discussing proposed changes to the Highway 54/Route OO interchange in Holts Summit. The public meeting will be 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Holts Summit Municipal Building, located at 213 South Summit Drive. The project consists of building

MDC reports more deer harvested during 2022 November firearms season than 2021 season

November 23, 2022 7:44 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 197,724 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season (Nov. 12-22), which is up from last year. Of the 197,724 deer harvested, 102,633 were antlered bucks, 16,929 were button bucks and 78,162 were does. Top harvest counties

Callaway County murder suspect had first hearing Tuesday, bond hearing scheduled

November 22, 2022 7:00 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of being an accessory to a murder had her first hearing Tuesday. Emily Ricketts, 26, of Indianapolis, Indiana, appeared for the hearing by video from the Callaway County Jail and was advised of the charge, according to Casenet. A bond hearing will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30

Fulton man faces federal drug charge

November 22, 2022 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is facing federal drug charges for allegedly trying to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in August. The MUSTANG drug task force allegedly received a tip in July from someone who saw Clayton Craddock, 38, distribute methamphetamine at his Fulton residence, according to court documents. Craddock was on

Hearing set for Callaway County murder suspect captured in Mexico

November 21, 2022 3:41 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of being an accessory to a murder has been transported to Callaway County and will have her first hearing this week. Emily Ricketts, 26, of Indianapolis, Indiana, is being held without bond at the Callaway County Jail and has her first hearing set for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the

DNR awards more than $400 million for water infrastructure

November 18, 2022 8:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is awarding more than $400 million to improve community water infrastructure grants, according to a press release. In Mid-Missouri, there were several communities that will get funding to improve drinking water, wastewater, storm water and lead service line inventories. Columbia, Mexico and Fulton are three cities that