Callaway County sheriff charged with misdemeanor DWI, resisting arrest
Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism has now been charged with two misdemeanors related to his October arrest on suspicion of DWI.
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Woman wanted in Callaway County murder case in custody in California
A woman suspected in the killing of a Columbia man in 2019 has been arrested and is in a California jail, the Callaway County sheriff said Wednesday.
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Beuth Park Lake in Moberly stocked with trout for first time; 1,000 trout added to lake
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation plans to add about 35,000 trout to the lakes and waterways in the state this season For the first time, anglers will get to fish for trout at Beuth Park Lake in Moberly. About 1,000 rainbow trout were added to the lake this week. “There was kind
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Mid-Missouri fire departments team-up for fire prevention week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri fire departments are teaming-up with the National Fire Protection Association for National Fire Prevention Week. The week started on Sunday and will end this Saturday. This week marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week and the campaign’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, pushing everyone to have a quick
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State health officials grant owner more time to reopen hospitals in Fulton, Mexico
State health officials have granted the owners of community hospitals in Fulton and Mexico more time to hold onto their licenses while the hospitals remain closed.
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Westminster College remembers connection between Fulton and Royal Family following Queen Elizabeth II’s burial
Dozens came to a historic English church in Fulton on Monday to remember the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Columbia woman remembers seeing Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation
On the wall of Nancy Cleaveland’s dining room hangs a portrait of her at 16 years old.
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WATCH: Churchill Museum director explains royal items on display in Fulton
Timothy Riley, director and chief curator of America’s Churchill Museum, explains the items related to the Royal Family that are on display at the museum to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s life.
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Fulton’s National Churchill Museum hosts ceremony to remember Queen Elizabeth II
America’s National Churchill Museum in Fulton held a ceremony Monday morning to remember Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral.
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Ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II to be held at Westminster College
In Mid-Missouri, Fulton and Westminster College have a deep connection to not only London but the royal family as well.
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Fulton man hurt in pedestrian-involved crash in Clark County
CLARK COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was left with serious injuries after a pedestrian-involved crash in Clark County early Thursday morning. The crash happened on Highway 136, east of Kahoka, Missouri, around 12:35 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by 30-year-old Tasheina R. Dale, of Arbela, Missouri
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Winston Churchill museum director shares how Queen Elizabeth II made an impact locally
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ.) Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, ABC 17 News crews spoke with people at about the connection the queen made locally. Timothy Riley the director at America’s National Churchill Museum said the connection all started back in 1946 when the queen’s first prime minister visited Westminster College. From there, Riley said the
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Westminster College reports an enrollment increase for third year in a row
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Westminster College is reporting the school has maintained an enrollment increase for three consecutive years. The college is welcoming more than 200 new students to campus. The number contrasts with enrollment from previous years: At its lowest rate, Westminster enrolled 142 freshmen in 2019. Paul Orscheln, vice president of enrollment services, marketing,
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Fulton Public Schools use locks, alerts to help keep students safe
Would-be intruders at Fulton Public Schools will find the doors locked while students are inside.
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ABC 17 News asked for 41 Mid-Missouri school districts’ security plans, maintenance records and expenses ahead of the 2022-2023 school year.
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Callaway Community Hospital at risk of not opening, interim CEO says
The interim CEO of the shuttered Callaway Community Hospital said the facility is in jeopardy of not opening by a Sept. 21 deadline.
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Fulton Public Schools welcome back students for first day of classes
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Students continue to return to classrooms across Mid-Missouri this week. Fulton Public Schools welcomed back students for the first day of classes Wednesday morning. At Fulton High School, some students crowded the drop-off line to give their peers a warm welcome. ABC 17 News spoke to several people on the first day
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The University of Missouri offers a welcome week tradition for incoming freshman
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)The University of Missouri’s semester begins on Monday, along with several other universities. Most students have already moved in and unpacked at UM, but there is still one welcome week tradition the university is offering incoming freshmen students known as the “Tiger Walk”. Mizzou’s “Tiger Walk” is scheduled to take place from 6:00
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Hundreds of tips made to state’s anonymous school safety hotline so far this year
Hundreds of tips have been made to Missouri’s anonymous school safety hotline, Courage2Report, so far this year.
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William Woods expecting major increase in new students
William Woods University expects about a 40% increase in new students when classes start next week.
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