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Driver in serious condition after stopping incident on highway

September 13, 2020 10:14 AM Zach Boetto

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health officials say the driver of a van carrying six minors is in serious condition after being hit by a car when she got out of her van to change a flat tire on I-70. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says Whitney C. Watson, of St. Louis was

Callaway County COVID-19 numbers continue to rise; colleges report cases

September 11, 2020 12:29 PM Riane Cleveland

Callaway country reported 43 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday while two colleges in the county reported new cases on their campuses this week.

Fulton Public School leaders say main challenge is students and staff in quarantine

September 9, 2020 5:17 PM Connor Hirsch

According to board documents, the assistant superintendent Chris Hubbuch is set to talk about virtual learning and the district’s readiness for blended and distance learning. He will also touch on sexual abuse prevention training and information from the state about assessment.

Three Mid-Missouri bridge projects planned for Tuesday

September 7, 2020 9:59 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is planning to work on three bridges in Mid-Missouri on Tuesday. The work is set to take place in Cooper, Howard and Callaway counties. The projects are part of Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program. The program aims to fix or replace 250

Fulton woman gets 17.5 years in prison for disabled man’s death

September 1, 2020 5:26 AM Lucas Geisler

A Fulton woman was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison Tuesday for her role in the death of a disabled man.

Fulton receives data about the state of COVID-19 within city limits after formal request

August 26, 2020 10:03 PM Connor Hirsch

As of Wednesday, 13 out of the 94 active cases in Callaway County are located in Fulton. It’s unclear how many of the total 267 cases of the virus were located in the city.

Prosecutors recommend 17.5 years in prison for woman who “directed” DeBrodie cover-up

August 26, 2020 4:49 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal prosecutors want a Fulton woman to spend more than 17 years in prison for covering up the death of a man with disabilites. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri made its recommendation in Sherry Paulo’s case. Prosecutors said Paulo “directed and coordinated” family members to hide

Fulton Public Schools gears up for first day of school

August 26, 2020 5:17 AM Brittany Wiley

Students at Fulton Public Schools are getting ready for the first day of the 2020-21 school year Wednesday.

Fulton City Council requesting more data from the Callaway County Health Department

August 25, 2020 4:25 PM Connor Hirsch

As students of all ages head back to classrooms and case numbers rise across the state, the Fulton City Council is set to continue their discussion on a possible mask ordinance on Tuesday.

Man charged after chase, crash on Interstate 70 in Callaway County

August 19, 2020 5:55 PM Matthew Sanders

Callaway County prosecutors charged a St. Louis man Wednesday with seven misdemeanors and one felony after a chase on Interstate 70.

Fulton city leaders discuss possible mask ordinance with state health director

August 19, 2020 4:57 PM Matt Ragsdale

Members of Fulton City Council met with the state health department director Wednesday afternoon over a conference call to discuss a possible mask ordinance.

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County sees weekend case jump, sets new daily record

August 17, 2020 10:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Hermann man killed in Callaway County crash on I-70

August 17, 2020 11:00 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a Hermann man was killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 70 westbound Sunday afternoon.

Crash causes backups on Interstate-70 in Callaway County

August 16, 2020 4:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash on I-70 Sunday.

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

FRIDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports fifth COVID-19 death

August 14, 2020 9:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WATCH: Fulton Public Schools superintendent talks student return

August 14, 2020 2:40 AM Brittany Wiley

Fulton Public Schools superintendent Dr. Ty Crain joined ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the district’s return plans ahead of the 2020-21 school year.

Sentencing set for people connected to DeBrodie death

August 11, 2020 11:09 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people tied to the death of Carl DeBrodie are set to receive their punishments next month. The Western District federal court scheduled sentencing hearings for Sherry Paulo and Anthony R. Flores on Sept. 1 and 2 respectively. The two former employees of DeBrodie’s group home Second Chance Homes admitted to