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Car driver makes second death in Fulton bus crash

April 24, 2023 11:05 AM Matthew Sanders

The driver of a car that hit a Fulton school bus Friday has now been pronounced dead.

One person dead after car crashes into school bus in Fulton Friday afternoon

April 22, 2023 10:23 AM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that involved a Fulton Pubic School Bus. The crash happened at 3:35 p.m. Friday. In a press release, the Fulton Police Department said a Nissan was traveling North on Westminster when it slid into the path of the school bus that was traveling South

Fulton police search for suspect in Break Time robbery

March 28, 2023 3:31 PM Ryan Shiner

The Fulton Police Department is searching for someone accused of robbing the Break Time on North Bluff Street on Saturday night. A man wearing dark clothing and a blue ski mask pulled out a weapon and demanded money, according to a press release. He ran away after getting the money. The amount was not determined.

Money distributed in state for Community Revitalization Grant Program

March 23, 2023 9:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state is doling out millions of dollars to help dozens of projects across Missouri. More than $94 million from the Community Revitalization Grant Program will go to 70 projects across the state. About a dozen of those projects are in Mid-Missouri. This grant program started in September and is funded through the

Fulton man charged with domestic assault, armed-criminal action

March 1, 2023 12:26 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was charged with a pair of felonies in February for an alleged incident in August. Dion Vaughn, 47, is charged with second-degree domestic assault and armed-criminal action. The warrant was served Friday, Feb. 17 and he posted bond the same day. An initial court appearance is set for 9

Fulton man faces more charges, allegedly abused woman for days before she ended up in hospital

February 28, 2023 6:21 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at MU Hospital is facing more charges. Chance Williams, 29, is charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed-criminal action, third-degree domestic assault, first-degree kidnapping and tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution. A court date for those charges has not been

Holts Summit man charged with rape, sodomy, tampering with a witness, child molestation

February 16, 2023 3:34 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holts Summit man is charged with multiple sex crimes, including rape and child molestation. Mitchell Fox, 26, was charged in December with first-degree rape, three counts of first-degree sodomy, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, third-degree kidnapping, two counts of third-degree domestic assault and fourth-degree domestic assault. A preliminary

Jury trial date set for Callaway Sheriff, faces DWI charge in Randolph County

February 12, 2023 4:56 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial date has been set for a case in Randolph County involving the Callaway County Sheriff. Sheriff Clay Chism was charged in November with driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31. A jury trial is set for 9 a.m. Thursday,

Woman injured in crash on Highway WW

January 26, 2023 9:10 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person had to be pulled from a vehicle after they were pinned, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. The crash involved two vehicles on Highway WW east of Purdy Lane. Highway WW was closed for 45 minutes. The crash occurred as Melody Kosmatka, 47, of Fulton, crossed the

MDC to host trout-fishing program in Fulton

January 24, 2023 2:57 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation will have a trout-fishing program 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Veterans Park Lake in Fulton. MDC staff will be available to teach those who wish to attend how to clean fish, after fishing for trout. The event is open to everyone ages 6 years old and

City of Fulton installs electric vehicle charging station

January 5, 2023 12:33 PM Matthew Sanders

The City of Fulton has its own electric vehicle charging station.

Lawmaker wants answers about Platinum Healthcare in Mexico and Fulton

December 27, 2022 7:01 PM Chris Bryant

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker wants answers about the future of hospitals in Mexico and Fulton. In a letter dated Dec. 20, the state health department says Platinum Healthcare had exhausted all of its options when it comes to the suspension of the temporary license. State Rep. Kent Haden, of Mexico, is left with more

Fulton asks residents to conserve energy in aftermath of massive winter freeze

December 27, 2022 11:36 AM Ethan Heinz

The City of Fulton is asking its residents to conserve energy amid massive demand for electricity and natural gas and memories of last year’s skyrocketing prices.

Some Fulton businesses keep the lights on despite snow and cold

December 22, 2022 4:23 PM Ethan Heinz

With the snow and bone-chilling wind gusts that have swept through Mid-Missouri, some business owners in Fulton decided to shut their doors early for the day while others kept operations going like nothing happened.

Morning fire damages Fulton home

December 21, 2022 9:30 AM Matthew Sanders

An electrical fire early Wednesday caused about $20,000 in damage to a home in Fulton, the fire department said.

Two men injured in Callaway County crash

December 15, 2022 10:14 PM Ryan Shiner

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were hurt in a crash Thursday at the intersection U.S. 54 and Old U.S. 40 near Kingdom City. The crash occurred as Ace Harbour, 62, of Fulton, was having a medical emergency and failed to stop at a red light at the intersection, according to a Missouri State Highway

Fulton man accused of Boone County shooting arrested, faces multiple felony charges

December 1, 2022 6:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was arrested Thursday in Columbia after allegedly leading Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a chase, the department said in a Facebook post. Dustin Higgins, 33, is the suspect of a Saturday shooting that occurred in the 16000 block of South James Sapp Road near Ashland. He is charged

No change in bond for Callaway murder suspect, next hearing to be held in January

November 30, 2022 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of being an accessory to a murder had no change made to her bond following a hearing Wednesday at the Callaway County Courthouse. Emily Ricketts, 26, of Indianapolis, Indiana, is still being held without bond at the Callaway County Jail. Her next hearing will be 10:30 a.m. Jan. 6,

Callaway County murder suspect had first hearing Tuesday, bond hearing scheduled

November 22, 2022 7:00 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of being an accessory to a murder had her first hearing Tuesday. Emily Ricketts, 26, of Indianapolis, Indiana, appeared for the hearing by video from the Callaway County Jail and was advised of the charge, according to Casenet. A bond hearing will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30

Fulton man faces federal drug charge

November 22, 2022 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is facing federal drug charges for allegedly trying to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in August. The MUSTANG drug task force allegedly received a tip in July from someone who saw Clayton Craddock, 38, distribute methamphetamine at his Fulton residence, according to court documents. Craddock was on