Callaway Archives

Callaway County prosecutor appointed to circuit judge seat

August 2, 2024 3:54 PM Ryan Shiner

Callaway County Prosecutor Benjamin Miller got the phone call he hoped for.

Fulton inmate describes ‘sickening’ living conditions in state prison

August 2, 2024 12:03 PM Olivia Hayes

Like sitting in front of an oven.

Volunteers make for more realistic active shooter training in Fulton

August 1, 2024 5:24 AM Marie Moyer, Jazsmin Halliburton

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office began Thursday the first of two days of large-scale training exercises in Fulton to prepare for an active shooter.

Jefferson City non-profit helps prevent skin cancer with public sunscreen dispensers

July 30, 2024 2:50 PM Olivia Hayes

Miles Against Melanoma is trying to help prevent skin cancer in the Jefferson City area with over 65 free sunscreen dispensers.

Fulton chiropractor at health clinic that burned down announces retirement

July 25, 2024 8:33 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A chiropractor of a Fulton health clinic that burned down in April announced his retirement in a Thursday social media post. Total Health and Rehabilitation Center — in the 700 block of South Business 54 in Fulton — burned down in a fire on April 29. No injuries were reported. The cause

2 men show up to Auxvasse Fire Department recruitment meeting

July 25, 2024 3:35 PM Euphenie Andre

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men showed up to a meeting on Thursday where the City of Auxvasse attempted to recruit new volunteer firefighters. At 6:30 p.m., the garage doors of the Auxvasse Fire Department opened to the public for an informational session about how to become a volunteer firefighter. Despite the critical need, only two

Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing still without air conditioning

July 24, 2024 1:19 PM Olivia Hayes

The Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center’s inmate housing is still without air conditioning despite the Missouri General Assembly approving the funding for the installation more than a year ago.

Callaway Sheriff’s Office alerts parents of children who attended daycare ran by man charged with child sex crimes

July 24, 2024 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office has contacted the parents of children who attended an in-home daycare ran by a man who is charged with several child sex crimes. The sheriff’s office wrote on its Facebook page on Wednesday that if any parent has not been contacted, they should called the sheriff’s office

Expert: Wrongful arrests like in Fulton murder case are rare

July 24, 2024 2:59 PM Allison Weaver

A former Mid-Missouri turned defense attorney says wrongful arrests like one in a Fulton murder case last week don’t happen often.

Man booked into Callaway County Jail charged with murder in Fulton shooting

July 23, 2024 3:05 PM Ryan Shiner, Allison Weaver

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was booked into the Callaway County Jail on Monday has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Jakiem Braggs. Mitchell Henderson Jr., 44, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree murder and illegal gun possession. Fulton police wrote on social media on Monday that Henderson Jr. had turned

Fulton murder suspect booked into Callaway County Jail

July 22, 2024 2:23 PM Matthew Sanders, Morgan Buresh

A man who was wanted by Fulton police for allegedly taking part in a deadly shooting was in the Callaway County Jail on Monday.

Auxvasse to hold meeting Thursday with firefighters, those interested in becoming firefighters

July 19, 2024 10:12 PM Ryan Shiner

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Auxvasse wrote on its Facebook page on Friday night that it plans to hold a meeting on Thursday with firefighters and those looking to become volunteer firefighters. “There will be an Auxvasse Fire Department meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. to meet with all Auxvasse volunteer

Fourth suspect in custody following deadly shooting in Fulton; two more suspects at large

July 18, 2024 5:48 AM Erika McGuire

All four suspects are now in custody following a deadly shooting in Fulton Tuesday afternoon.

Three adults charged with first-degree murder in Kathy Street shooting in Fulton; two adults, one juvenile in custody

July 17, 2024 7:45 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s Note: Charging information was updated after speaking with Callaway County Prosecutor Benjamin Miller. A charge was initially seen as accessory to murder on Casenet. FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Three adults were charged with first-degree murder in Tuesday’s shooting on Kathy Street in Fulton. Quiara Walton, Emmanuel Brown and Taeon Logan, 23, of Fulton, were charged

Fulton police investigate Kathy Street after man found dead in street, one neighbor saw man get shot

July 16, 2024 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner, Mitchell Kaminski

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton Police Department deputy chief said one a man was found dead in a residential street on Tuesday afternoon. The Fulton Police Department advised residents on Tuesday to avoid the area of town near Kathy Street. FPD Deputy Chief Dall Hedges said one person was found dead at the scene. He

City of Auxvasse fires its fire chief

July 12, 2024 3:16 PM Ryan Shiner, Allison Weaver

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) The fire chief of the Auxvasse Fire Department was fired on Thursday, according to a Friday press release from the city and a social media post from the fire department. A press release from the city stated that Rebecca Stone was “relieved of her duties by a unanimous decision of the city

Fulton man charged with several child sex crimes

July 12, 2024 11:39 AM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was charged with several child sex crimes after authorities allegedly found recordings of him sexually assaulting a child. Jacob Stockglausner, 37, was charged with statutory sodomy, sexual exploitation of a child, first-degree promoting child pornography and possessing child porn. He is being held at the Callaway County Jail without

Callaway County man killed in riding lawn mower crash

July 11, 2024 9:03 AM Madison Stuerman

One man was killed on Wednesday night after a crash in Portland involving a riding lawn mower.

Moberly man found guilty of federal gun charge

July 10, 2024 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man who was in a nearly day-long standoff with law enforcement in Moberly in 2022 was convicted Wednesday of a federal gun charge, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Stephen Thorp, 62, was found guilty by a jury for being a felon in possession of a

New inclusive park to be built in Holts Summit

July 10, 2024 9:43 AM Madison Stuerman

The City of Holts Summit and Callaway County Special Services announced on Wednesday a new partnership to build an inclusive park.