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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 176 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

January 11, 2021 10:08 AM ABC 17 News Team

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White House ‘red zone’ report suggests UK COVID-19 variant spreading in Missouri

January 6, 2021 6:20 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new White House Red Zone Report, obtained by ABC News, says an acceleration in cases this fall/winter suggests the UK variant is spreading in Missouri communities. White House Red Zone Report 01/03/21Download As of Jan. 2, 218,000 vaccine doses have been distributed to the state. Health officials in the state have

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Highway patrol warns of I-70 crash in Callaway County

January 5, 2021 1:37 PM Matthew Sanders

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol said drivers should try to avoid part of westbound Interstate 70 in Callaway County after a crash. The patrol’s Troop F, which covers much of central Missouri, posted a message on its social media accounts at about 1:30 p.m. saying troopers are working a crash at

Jefferson City police take three people into custody after traffic stop

January 2, 2021 5:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Jefferson City police took three people into custody on Saturday after a traffic stop around 5:17 a.m.

Fulton police arrest man twice on New Year’s Day

January 1, 2021 4:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police arrested a man Friday morning for a DWI and possession of marijuana after responding to a suspicious vehicle in the middle of the road at Randall and Gary Streets. Officials say the driver, Thomas Epperson, was taken into custody and released. Minutes after being released, Fulton police responded to the

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports sixth death this week related to COVID-19

December 31, 2020 9:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Warrant issued in child molestation case out of Callaway County

December 23, 2020 9:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) Auxvasse Police has issued a warrant for the arrest of Steven Muehlman after allegations of 1st-degree child molestation and statutory sodomy of a person under the age of 12. According to court documents, an investigation into Muehlman started on Dec. 14 after the victim’s mother came forward about Muehlman allegedly touched the

Holts Summit man injured in ATV accident

December 18, 2020 8:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holts Summit man is injured in an ATV accident on 11570 County Road 4012 in Callaway County according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to the crash report, Joseph Albert, 23, was driving the ATV up a steep upgrade when the vehicle overturned. Officials say the vehicle landed on top

Pavement repairs to continue on Interstate 70 in Callaway County

December 18, 2020 5:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A MoDOT contractor will now do a pavement repair project impact evening and overnight traffic along Interstate 70 in Callaway County starting Monday. Officials say repairs on eastbound I-70 lanes in Callaway County will go on Monday through Wednesday. Work will begin near the Route DD intersection. Once work is finished

FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole and Randolph County reporting COVID-19 related deaths

December 18, 2020 9:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Two detained after vehicle chase from Columbia into Callaway County back into Columbia

December 17, 2020 6:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia police traffic stop ended up as a chase through Callaway County Thursday afternoon. Officials say Columbia Police chased the suspect’s vehicle into Callaway County on Interstate 70 and canceled the chase at the State Road J overpass. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers then spotted the vehicle on State Road F

Fulton man sentenced 14 years for sexually assaulting children

December 16, 2020 7:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man pleaded guilty today to sodomy and child molestation after his arrest in 2018. 56-year-old Patrick Metcalf and his wife Jamiey Metcalf admitted to sexually assaulting two victims under the age of 14 in 2017. Patrick Metcalf was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the crimes. Per Missouri law,

MoDOT contractor hurt in morning wreck on Interstate 70 in Callaway County

December 16, 2020 6:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A semi-truck hit a contractor for MoDOT Wednesday morning in Callaway County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 44-year-old Kevin McGhee was hit in a work zone on westbound interstate 70 near Kingdom City around 5:25 this morning. McGhee was taken to a hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. An

Fulton man charged for allegedly stealing a MoDOT truck, equipment from building

December 11, 2020 11:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is charged with multiple counts of theft after an incident in June of this year. According to the probable cause statement, a Missouri State Highway Patrol Master Sergeant found a MoDOT shed that was burglarized in Fulton on the evening of June 24, 2020. Court documents reveal, over $13,000

Man in critical condition after early morning crash in Callaway County

December 9, 2020 8:40 AM Matt Ragsdale

Hospital officials say a man is in critical condition after being involved in a pedestrian crash in Callaway County early Wednesday morning.

Nearly all Missouri counties currently in COVID-19 ‘red zone’

December 9, 2020 7:56 AM Zola Crowder

According to the latest White House ‘red zone’ report, obtained by ABC News, 95 counties in Missouri are currently in the “red zone,” including Boone, Cole and Callaway counties.

Callaway County man arrested after early morning shooting incident Saturday

December 7, 2020 9:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

PORTLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a shooting near the area of Portland River Access Saturday morning at 12:39. According to court records, a deputy responded to the Portland River Access and saw people running away from a man in a truck. The deputy drove up to the vehicle

Fulton police say shooters on foot, in car exchanged gunfire

December 7, 2020 10:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Fulton police have arrested four men on suspicion of crimes including child endangerment and assault after two weekend shootings.

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