Callaway Archives

Wrong-way crash on I-70 leaves three hurt in Callaway County

April 19, 2021 4:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

A driver going the wrong way on Interstate 70 in Callaway County was seriously hurt after crashing into a pickup truck.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Fulton teen dies after crash

April 14, 2021 10:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Xander Noel died after the crash that happened Saturday on Route WW in Callaway County.

Callaway County crash leaves one seriously injured

April 11, 2021 1:16 AM Zach Boetto

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in Callaway County left a 17-year-old seriously injured Saturday afternoon. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, the juvenile’s car crossed the center line, sideswiped the second vehicle and came to a stop off the east side of the roadway. It happened around 2:20 p.m. on Route WW

Fulton man arrested at Wisconsin airport with gun in bag

April 9, 2021 1:18 PM Associated Press

Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Missouri man who apparently tried to smuggle a loaded handgun onto a plane at the Dane County Regional Airport.

Auxvasse man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other charges Wednesday

April 8, 2021 10:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) An Auxvasse man pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempted possession of a controlled substance (meth), forgery and felony murder in the second degree. Joey Russell Morris, 30, admitted his role in the shooting death of Nathan Pritchett, Jr. Morris admitted that he and two other men arranged to purchase meth with counterfeit money

Tow truck driver dies 10 days after Callaway County wreck

April 8, 2021 6:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a tow truck driver has died after a wreck on westbound Interstate 70 at the 151-mile marker on March 29. The Troop F crash report reports Ryan Brewer died Thursday from his injuries from the wreck. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states that

Live April election results

April 6, 2021 5:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

Polls close at 7 p.m.

Vehicle recovered after chase across Boone County, suspect at large

April 5, 2021 5:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s deputies continue to look for a suspect from a Saturday chase. According to officials, a Boone County deputy attempted to pull over a reported stolen car on Interstate 70 near the Boone/Callaway County line at 9:25 p.m. The driver failed to yield and drove off on Rangeline Street and

Pavement repair project begins next week on Interstate 70 in Boone and Callaway County

April 1, 2021 7:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A pavement repair project will improve the driving surface along sections of Interstate 70 throughout Boone and Callaway County beginning next week. Starting Monday, a Missouri Department of Transportation contractor will begin making pavement repairs at various locations along both directions of the interstate between the Cedar Creek bridge, located east of

Callaway County wreck Monday night sends one to hospital with serious injuries

March 30, 2021 6:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man has serious injuries after a motorcycle crash in Callaway County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Kevin Fidler was driving a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle when it hit a ditch and overturned on Route O east of Route UU. Fidler was thrown from the bike. Fidler

Tow truck driver in critical condition following Callaway County wreck

March 30, 2021 11:01 AM Matt Ragsdale

A tow truck driver is in critical condition Tuesday morning following a wreck in Kingdom City the night before.

Local shelters working to get the homeless access to stimulus payments

March 28, 2021 3:33 PM Victoria Bragg

Local homeless shelters, like the Salvation Army, are ensuring residents and clients have access to federally-approved stimulus money if eligible.

Woman sentenced in connection with death of Carl DeBrodie

March 26, 2021 7:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who pleaded guilty to health care fraud in connection with the death of Carl DeBrodie has been sentenced. A judge sentenced Melissa Delap to five years of probation Friday after she pleaded guilty in 2018. She admitted to lying about face-to-face assessments with DeBrodie. His body was found in 2017

MSHP: Distracted driving causes US 54 wreck in Callaway County

March 26, 2021 4:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a driver distracted by a cellphone caused a wreck on US 54 near County Road 338 in Callaway County Thursday. The online crash report reports a 2011 Kia Sorento hit the rear of a tractor-trailer causing the Sorento to overturn. Officials report the driver,

Superintendent of Missouri School for the Deaf resigns

March 25, 2021 4:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri School for the Deaf Superintendent George Stailey resigned from the position last Friday. The assistant superintendent, Chris Daily, is now the interim superintendent through the completion of Extended School Year. Officials with the school board and DESES now working to determine the most appropriate plans for MSD leadership moving forward.

Homeless can receive access to stimulus payments

March 25, 2021 3:36 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The homeless population has the ability to receive stimulus checks. The IRS offers a free tax filing tool on its website allowing for unhoused people who make less than $72,000 annually to file easily. The department also offers free tax prep help for those in need, which will provide options for tax

Drive-thru coronavirus testing site at Mizzou North

Decreased coronavirus test demand leads to canceled testing events

March 23, 2021 11:22 AM Chanel Porter

A state-run testing event in Callaway County was canceled Tuesday. In recent weeks other drive-thru locations at MU Health Care, Boone Hospital Center, Capital Regional Medical Center, SSM Health St. Mary’s and Fulton Medical Center have all been discontinued.

Suspects in custody after chase through Callaway County

March 19, 2021 11:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A chase through Callaway County ends with suspects in custody Friday night according to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department. According to a social media post, a Columbia man was wanted for federal meth delivery charges. The suspect was chased from north of Millersburg and ended near New Bloomfield.

Two Callaway County routes to close for drainage improvement work

March 19, 2021 4:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will replace culvert pipes in two Callaway County routes next week. Route JJ will be closed between County Road 123 and County Road 136 on Monday, March 22.Route UU will be close between County Road 104 and County Road 113 on Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March

Mass vaccination events scheduled as tier three residents gain eligibility

March 14, 2021 7:29 AM Ben Fein

Many mass vaccination clinics in Mid-Missouri are offering the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this week as tier three residents become eligible on Monday.