Callaway Archives

Marijuana seized by highway patrol during traffic stop

Patrol: 32 pounds of pot seized in Callaway County traffic stop

April 23, 2020 12:31 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Florida man after allegedly finding pounds of marijuana in a hidden compartment in his vehicle.

SSM to close some clinics, pharmacies in Mid-Missouri

April 22, 2020 4:30 PM Matthew Sanders

SSM Health will close several clinics and pharmacies in Mid-Missouri in what it calls “an effort to ensure the viability of our medical ministry in Mid-Missouri.”

Man shot dead in Callaway County

April 17, 2020 12:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that a man was killed in a shooting in Kingdom City.

Mid-Missouri leaders respond to the idea of reopening the state

April 16, 2020 5:48 PM Ben Fein

Local leaders who spoke with ABC 17 News on Thursday said they would like to lift restrictions on business and movement put in place to slow COVID-19 as soon as possible, but such easing must be done in a safe way.

Stay-at-home order may stifle domestic violence reporting, sheriff fears

April 14, 2020 3:31 PM Joe McLean

Some law enforcement officials say they haven’t necessarily seen more domestic violence cases but they worry about reporting.

JC Schools continues online learning, commencement ceremonies still undecided

April 8, 2020 7:55 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is battling most of the same issues schools around the country are facing right now. JC Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum says the district is working with staff and parents to get students what they need to learn, including WiFi and food. “I’d say it’s going well but

Pair accused of child abuse face multiple charges in Callaway County

April 8, 2020 11:22 AM Matt Ragsdale

A man and woman face multiple charges in Callaway County after they were both arrested recently.

Matthew Beauchamp was reported missing in April.

Charges filed in 2019 Mexico missing person case turned death investigation

April 7, 2020 1:12 PM Matt Ragsdale

Two Mid-Missouri sheriff’s offices said Tuesday afternoon that charges have been filed in connection with a Mexico missing person case going back to April 2019.

Ameren reports non-emergency problem at Callaway nuclear plant

April 7, 2020 12:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Ameren Missouri reported a drop in steam levels at its Callaway nuclear reactor Saturday, but said a backup system worked as intended.

EXPLAINER: Discrepancy in case numbers from state and local health departments

April 3, 2020 7:54 PM Katie Greathouse

As of Friday night, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Services is reporting 69 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County, but the state is showing a higher number.

Auxvasse man faces multiple child sex crimes in Callaway County

April 3, 2020 5:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

Callaway County prosecutors charged an Auxvasse man with multiple child sex crimes after he was accused of having sexual contact with a child younger than 12.

Grocery stores in Mid-Missouri continue to face struggles stocking some items

April 2, 2020 7:39 PM Ben Fein

Many stores in Boone and Callaway counties are still struggling to keep their shelves stocked amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Court order suspends all evictions in Boone County, Callaway County

April 1, 2020 5:07 PM Ben Fein

The order from 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Kevin Crane suspended all evictions in Boone County and Callaway County through April 17.

Corps to keep reservoir levels lower to brace for possible flooding

March 26, 2020 12:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District says it will keep water levels lower in reservoirs because of the risk of spring flooding.

City of Fulton approves emergency measures after another student tests positive for COVID-19

March 24, 2020 4:33 PM Lucas Geisler

At least 10 students have now tested positive for COVID-19 at William Woods University.

Semi crash in eastern Boone County sends 2 people to the hospital

March 25, 2020 9:48 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Joint Communications and Mo-DOT tweeted about the crash at mile marker 136 near Route Z for a wreck.

TUESDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 case reported in Cole County brings total to seven

March 24, 2020 6:49 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for the latest updates on COVID-19.

Access to Boone, Callaway courts limited after stay-at-home order imposed

March 24, 2020 12:18 PM Matthew Sanders

The courts will remain open, but the 13th Judicial Circuit is placing more stringent limits on who can come inside the courthouse as local officials issue a COVID-19 stay-at-home order.

Evictions suspended, other court changes made in Boone and Callaway counties

March 23, 2020 8:42 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evictions in Boone and Callaway counties are on hold for the next month in an order issued by the area’s presiding judge. An order from 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Kevin Crane suspended all evictions through April 17. The order said that “it is not in the interest of the public health to

Man charged in Callaway County after a chase led to a crash in Fulton

March 20, 2020 8:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

One man was arrested and a woman was taken to the hospital after a chase in Fulton led to a crash Thursday afternoon.