Callaway Archives

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

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Man leads authorities on high-speed chase through four counties

August 9, 2020 3:08 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was arrested after fleeing from police and leading them on a high-speed chase Saturday night.

County clerks speak about election turnout

August 4, 2020 6:22 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri county clerks say voter turnout for Tuesday’s 2020 Primary Election has been consistent.

Fulton City Council agrees to draft mask ordinance

July 30, 2020 12:32 PM Zola Crowder

Tuesday the Fulton City Council voted to begin drafting a mask ordinance in case COVID-19 cases spike.

One man arrested after fleeing from Fulton police

July 26, 2020 2:26 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was arrested in Fulton on Sunday morning after a complaint someone was using drugs at the Post Office Bar and Grill.

Boil water advisory issued after water main break in Boone County

July 24, 2020 9:31 PM Katie Greathouse

Some residents southeast of Ashland are under a precautionary boil water advisory.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Health department offers free COVID-19 testing to lawmakers ahead of special session

July 21, 2020 11:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Fulton mayor says city council has been flooded with arguments on both sides of mask debate

July 19, 2020 6:45 PM Connor Hirsch

The mayor of Fulton is hoping to flesh out ideas and arguments about masks during a special city council meeting on Tuesday.

One man being held with no bond after Fulton drug arrest

July 18, 2020 2:08 PM Sydney Olsen

Larry Dotson is being held in the Callaway County Jail on a no bond hold after authorities served a narcotics related search warrant Friday.

Prosecutor won’t charge Columbia police officer involved in February shooting

July 16, 2020 4:55 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia police officer won’t face charges for shooting at a man accused of driving a speeding truck toward the officer and the officer’s partner earlier this year.

Millersburg exit ramp on Interstate 70 closed after police chase, crash

July 15, 2020 3:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Millersburg exit ramp from Interstate 70 eastbound was closed Wednesday afternoon after a crash.

Governor signs bill that gives land to Heartland Port Authority

July 14, 2020 7:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Heartland Port Authority of Central Missouri held a news conference Tuesday after Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill that gives land along the Missouri River to the port authority.

Car catches fire after crash on Highway 63

July 10, 2020 9:14 PM Katie Greathouse

A car caught fire after a crash in Callaway County on Friday night.

Callaway County scene where body was found

Columbia man was victim of apparent Callaway County homicide

July 10, 2020 2:13 PM Matthew Sanders

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office has identified a Columbia man whose body was found on a county road Thursday.

Several agencies investigating homicide in Callaway County

July 9, 2020 7:17 PM Alec Pettus

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a homicide after a body was found along a county road. The Sheriff’s Office sent out a release saying deputies were called to the area near County Road 351 and County Road 350, which is by State Road WW near the Boone

Residential fire in Fulton may have been caused by fireworks

July 5, 2020 1:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The Fulton Fire Department reported to a residential structure fire Sunday at 326 West 9th Street. Firefighters responded to the area around 11 a.m.

Iowa man accused of sex crimes in Callaway County

July 3, 2020 12:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said an Iowa man was booked into the Callaway County Jail yesterday after being accused of having sexual interaction with a child.