Callaway Archives

One hurt after multiple shootings in Fulton on Sunday

December 6, 2020 3:55 PM Sydney Olsen

Police responded to Jefferson Street and Eighth Avenue in Fulton Sunday afternoon.

Mexico man charged a second time for sex crimes against children

December 4, 2020 10:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Lewis Parrish is facing more charges of sex crimes against children after more information came out during the investigation into the allegations this time in Audrain County. According to the probable cause statement, the Audrain County deputy sheriff received a call about a possible sexual assault in or around Audrain County on

Fulton man arrested after allegedly showing a gun during a confrontation

December 3, 2020 9:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police responded to a report of a person with a gun on the 200 block of west 6th Street Wednesday afternoon. According to officials, Jared Brooks drove to the location and had an argument with the victims, displaying a handgun in front of two adults and three children in a vehicle.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths

December 3, 2020 9:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Callaway County sheriff: Four teens arrested in church vandalism

December 3, 2020 12:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Chism said the four suspects range from 14 to 16 years old and they have been taken to the juvenile justice center in Columbia.

Auxvasse woman, former corrections officer, charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into a state prison

December 1, 2020 6:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A former corrections officer was arrested on Oct. 28 accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center.

One person with moderate injuries sent to Jefferson City hospital after crash closes Highway 63 in Osage County

December 1, 2020 9:20 AM Matt Ragsdale

Crews closed a portion of Highway 63 in Osage County because of a Tuesday morning crash.

Fulton man charged with child sex crimes

November 30, 2020 11:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Fulton police arrested a man on Friday linked to a sexual assault investigation that started earlier this year.

Fulton businesses prepare for mandatory mask ordinance to take effect Tuesday

November 30, 2020 6:41 PM Connor Hirsch

According to the ordinance, anyone over the age of eight in Fulton must wear a mask in a public setting, with some exceptions like medical conditions. The ordinance will be in effect for 90 days after next Tuesday unless the council decided to extend or rescind it.

Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City returns to in-person classes after Thanksgiving break.

Some local schools return to in-person learning, others go virtual after Thanksgiving break

November 30, 2020 4:51 AM Zach Boetto

Some local school districts are returning to in-person learning, post-Thanksgiving break.

Callaway County Sheriff’s Office notifies FBI about church vandalism

November 27, 2020 2:51 PM Matthew Sanders

Sheriff Clay Chism said Friday that his office has notified federal authorities about the investigation into damage reported early Wednesday at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church.

Pastor of vandalized church expects repairs to cost thousands

November 26, 2020 1:27 PM Matthew Sanders

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find the people who damaged walls, pews, doors, windows and other items at a historic church near Holts Summit.

Callaway County celebrates bicentennial

November 25, 2020 7:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Today marks the bicentennial of Callaway County. The county commission hosted a ceremony at the county courthouse this morning. A monument was dedicated for the 200 year anniversary. Boone and Cole counties celebrated their bicentennials earlier this month. Callaway County was organized in 1820 and was named after Captain James Callaway who

Fulton City Council passes mandatory mask ordinance to start first day of December

November 24, 2020 3:19 PM Connor Hirsch

According to the agenda, the council will hear the first reading of an ordinance related to face masks, occupancy limits and physical distancing. This would be the first of three readings the ordinance must go through before it would be set in place.

Highway patrol helicopter helping with Callaway County manhunt

November 24, 2020 11:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol was using a helicopter to help Callaway County deputies find a stolen vehicle suspect Tuesday. Deputies were in the area of Route F and County Road 207 searching for a man suspected of stealing a vehicle from a Fulton business, Sheriff Clay Chism said. The suspect ran

Saturday updates: State COVID-19 numbers continue to rise

November 21, 2020 11:11 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state health department reported 4,876 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, according to it’s dashboard. This puts Missouri at 267,312 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Saturday’s increase is up from the 4,614 new cases reported Friday. The state also added 18 new deaths bringing the total to 3,555. Total tests reported

Warrant issued for Callaway County man accused of child molestation

November 16, 2020 11:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A probable cause statement leads to an arrest warrant for a Callaway County man accused of child molestation. According to court records, the victim told an employee at the Rainbow House Child Advocacy Center that Lewis Parrish sexually assaulted the victim multiple times from the ages of 15 to 16. The

Probable cause statement reveals how much child pornography seized in Fulton arrest

November 16, 2020 10:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is charged with five counts of possession of child porn but a probable cause statement reports 11,000 photos and four videos seized during the investigation. According to officials, a domestic disturbance call came in on Oct. 24, 2019, that began the investigation. According to the Fulton PD release, Kirk

Residents react to Fulton quadruple shooting

November 16, 2020 6:51 PM Zach Boetto

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) There are still no arrests after four people were shot in Fulton Sunday morning. “It’s a shame, it needs to stop,” said Courtney Straub, who visits Fulton often. According to a press release from the Fulton Police Department, the shooting took place around 1:40 a.m. in the Fulton Event Center parking lot.

Columbia Police are investigating after a man suffering from a gunshot wound was located in the 2600 block of Highland Drive.

Four people shot at Fulton Event Center

November 15, 2020 3:04 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 4:50 P.M.: Fulton Police responded to the Fulton Event Center around 1:40 a.m. Sunday for reports of shots fired. When officers arrived they found several shell casings as well as damage to several vehicles and properties. During the investigation, authorities found four people were shot and transported to the hospital by