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Callaway County business owner pleads guilty to coronavirus fund fraud

February 7, 2023 11:59 AM Matthew Sanders

A Kingdom City business owner pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding the government of nearly $700,000 in coronavirus relief money.

MDC: Callaway County man catches world-record blue sucker

February 3, 2023 7:31 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation announced a fish caught by Travis Uebinger of Auxvasse, set a world record. Uebinger caught an 11-pound, 5-ounce blue sucker on Jan. 15 at the Osage River, according to a press release. It’s the first Missouri record broken this year. The previous record for a blue

Two Mid-Mo men sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking charges

February 1, 2023 6:29 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man and a Callaway County man were sentenced in federal court Wednesday for their roles to distribute methamphetamine in Boone and Callaway counties, according to a press release. Jeremiah Foley, 41, of Columbia, Bradley Hensley, 40, of Callaway County, were sentenced in separate appearances. Foley was sentenced to 17

Woman injured in crash on Highway WW

January 26, 2023 9:10 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person had to be pulled from a vehicle after they were pinned, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. The crash involved two vehicles on Highway WW east of Purdy Lane. Highway WW was closed for 45 minutes. The crash occurred as Melody Kosmatka, 47, of Fulton, crossed the

MDC to host trout-fishing program in Fulton

January 24, 2023 2:57 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation will have a trout-fishing program 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Veterans Park Lake in Fulton. MDC staff will be available to teach those who wish to attend how to clean fish, after fishing for trout. The event is open to everyone ages 6 years old and

Callaway County Sheriff hearing for DWI case held Monday, next date set for June

January 23, 2023 9:40 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism had a court hearing Monday at the Randolph County Courthouse for his DWI case. Chism was charged in November with driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors. A criminal trial date has yet to be set, but a hearing over Chism’s driver’s license is scheduled for

Columbia man injured in crash that closed Highway 94

January 23, 2023 11:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

Part of Highway 94 was closed Monday in southern Callaway County after a crash.

Thousands of Missourians see marijuana charges dropped; none expunged in Boone County

January 20, 2023 7:09 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 3,500 Missourians have seen marijuana charges disappear this year following the implementation of Amendment 3, but no one in Boone County or Callaway County is among them. Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 during the Nov. 8 election with more than 53% of votes in favor. The legislation went into action Thursday

Solar farm connection proposed for Callaway County

January 17, 2023 8:40 PM Ryan Shiner

EDITOR’S NOTE: The article has been updated to clarify the details of the project. KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren is hoping to connect to a new solar farm in Callaway County. Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to construct,

North Callaway student arrested following threat posted on Snapchat

January 13, 2023 9:15 AM Meghan Drakas

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Following a threat on social media on Thursday night, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office arrested a student and increased the presence of law enforcement at North Callaway High School on Friday. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said the North Callaway R-1 School District was made aware of a violent threat being

Hours-long standoff in Holts Summit ends

January 8, 2023 3:30 PM abc17news-Newsroom

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff said there is no longer a threat to the community after an hours-long standoff Sunday morning in Holts Summit. Sunday morning around 5:30, Holts Summit Police Department responded to a disturbance with a gun in the 200 block of Spalding Road. Police determined shots were fired and a

City of Fulton installs electric vehicle charging station

January 5, 2023 12:33 PM Matthew Sanders

The City of Fulton has its own electric vehicle charging station.

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