Callaway Archives

Auxvasse man accused of claiming to have coronavirus and coughing on deputies

May 13, 2020 4:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

Callaway County prosecutors filed multiple charges against an Auxvasse man after deputies say he claimed to have coronavirus and coughed on them.

State awards two Mid-Missouri cities money for sewer projects

May 13, 2020 7:18 PM Katie Greathouse

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) The state awarded two Mid-Missouri cities grant money to help with sewer connection projects. This week the Missouri Department of Natural Resources awarded Holts Summit a $1 million grant to help the city to connect the wastewater flow from Callaway Hills Elementary School to the city’s wastewater treatment system. According to

Jefferson City man accused in 2018 shooting

May 13, 2020 11:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Callaway County deputies arrested a Jefferson City man last week on suspicion of forcing his way into a residence and shooting a man who lived there in 2018.

Fulton preparing for businesses to reopen as state stay-at-home order is lifted

May 1, 2020 2:46 PM Ben Fein

Fulton is one of the many cities in Mid-Missouri preparing to re-open in some fashion in the coming days.

Mid-Missouri counties to get millions in federal funding

April 28, 2020 9:25 PM Katie Greathouse

Several counties in Mid-Missouri are expected to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to help with COVID-19-related costs.

Callaway County Health Department working with businesses and residents to reopen community

April 28, 2020 4:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Health Department is working to give guidance to residents and businesses as the state moves toward reopening.

Woman pleads guilty to federal charge in disabled Fulton man’s death

April 28, 2020 2:30 PM Matthew Sanders

A former caregiver of disabled Fulton man Carl DeBrodie pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of obstructing the investigation into DeBrodie’s death.

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.