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Fulton woman gets 17.5 years in prison for disabled man’s death

September 1, 2020 5:26 AM Lucas Geisler

A Fulton woman was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison Tuesday for her role in the death of a disabled man.

Man accused in 1991 Cole County murder released on bond

August 31, 2020 3:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man accused in the 1991 killing of a teenager in Cole County was released from jail after posting bond Monday. William “Chris” Niemet posted a $1 million cash-only bond and was released from jail with GPS monitoring and court supervision, Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson said Monday. A

Fulton receives data about the state of COVID-19 within city limits after formal request

August 26, 2020 10:03 PM Connor Hirsch

As of Wednesday, 13 out of the 94 active cases in Callaway County are located in Fulton. It’s unclear how many of the total 267 cases of the virus were located in the city.

Prosecutors recommend 17.5 years in prison for woman who “directed” DeBrodie cover-up

August 26, 2020 4:49 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal prosecutors want a Fulton woman to spend more than 17 years in prison for covering up the death of a man with disabilites. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri made its recommendation in Sherry Paulo’s case. Prosecutors said Paulo “directed and coordinated” family members to hide

Fulton Public Schools gears up for first day of school

August 26, 2020 5:17 AM Brittany Wiley

Students at Fulton Public Schools are getting ready for the first day of the 2020-21 school year Wednesday.

Fulton City Council requesting more data from the Callaway County Health Department

August 25, 2020 4:25 PM Connor Hirsch

As students of all ages head back to classrooms and case numbers rise across the state, the Fulton City Council is set to continue their discussion on a possible mask ordinance on Tuesday.

Fulton city leaders discuss possible mask ordinance with state health director

August 19, 2020 4:57 PM Matt Ragsdale

Members of Fulton City Council met with the state health department director Wednesday afternoon over a conference call to discuss a possible mask ordinance.

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County sees weekend case jump, sets new daily record

August 17, 2020 10:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

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William Woods students return for first day of classes

August 17, 2020 5:05 AM Ben Fein

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) William Woods University is set to welcome its students back Monday for a semester that will look very different for many. The semester start date was pushed up to Aug. 17, in hopes that the school can finish all in-person classes by Thanksgiving break. The school has also posted videos on its

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

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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