Callaway Archives

Jefferson City levee further along than many

June 25, 2020 11:53 AM Ben Fein

Col. William Hannan, commander of the Kansas City District, gave an update on levee rehab across the state and said that Jefferson City is further along than most.

I-70 back open as crews work to replace Callaway County bridge

June 24, 2020 5:50 AM Brittany Wiley

Crews reopened I-70 around 5 a.m. Wednesday after removing the Route D bridge.

Holts Summit man pleads guilty in pizza delivery robbery

June 23, 2020 5:42 PM Matthew Sanders

A Holts Summit man pleaded guilty Monday to robbing a pizza delivery driver in 2018.

Callaway County-based political candidates face drug charges

June 19, 2020 8:46 PM Lucas Geisler

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County couple running for different political offices face felony drug charges. The Callaway County prosecutor charges Adela and Aaron Wisdom on Thursday with manufacture of a controlled substance and attempted tampering with evidence. Law enforcement claim the couple tried to burn 22 marijuana plants they had on their property

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Motorcycle rider badly hurt in Howard County crash

June 19, 2020 3:12 PM Matthew Sanders

A Callaway County man suffered serious injuries when his motorcycle wiped out on gravel Friday on a rural Howard County highway.

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

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County COVID-19 cases make largest single-day leap

June 18, 2020 8:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Callaway County businesses adjust to lack of COVID-19 health order

June 16, 2020 12:36 PM Zach Boetto

Now that Missouri’s statewide health order has been lifted, businesses around Callaway County are setting their own precautions to protect their customers from COVID-19.

Auxvasse reinstates police chief after investigation into social media use

June 15, 2020 4:54 PM Matthew Sanders

The City of Auxvasse has reinstated its police chief after he was briefly suspended during an investigation of his personal Facebook posts.

Governor appoints judge candidate to 13th Circuit Court

June 12, 2020 3:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson’s office said Friday afternoon the Republican candidate running for 13th Circuit Court Division IV Judge was appointed to serve the remainder of a vacated term.

Fulton school board to settle tied election this week

June 9, 2020 3:45 PM Matthew Sanders

The winner of the final seat on the Fulton Board of Education will be determined when the board meets Wednesday.

Jefferson City rally wanted response from local law enforcement

June 5, 2020 7:03 PM Amber Tabeling

A rally in Jefferson City was held on Friday to bring community members together to support injustice and change.

Man accused of erratic driving, knife threat in Fulton

June 5, 2020 9:57 AM Matthew Sanders

Fulton police arrested a Callaway County man on accusations of dangerous driving and threatening another driver with a knife Thursday.

Callaway County pursuit leads to crash

May 31, 2020 10:20 AM Ben Fein

One man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday night after a chase in Callaway County led to a crash.

Driver arrested after Callaway County chase

May 29, 2020 6:50 PM Katie Greathouse

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities arrested a driver after a chase in Callaway County on Friday. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism said the pursuit started before 12:30 p.m. south of Holts Summit. A deputy spotted a wanted felon in a vehicle with improper registration. Chism said the pursuit went on numerous state and county roads

Lanes reopen after Interstate 70 crashes in Callaway County

May 26, 2020 3:55 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation says all lanes of Interstate 70 in Callaway County are now open.

Callaway County man charged after standoff

May 26, 2020 5:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Callaway County prosecutors charged a Tebbetts man with three felonies after the sheriff’s office said he was in an armed standoff with deputies for nearly an hour Monday.