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Fulton police: Missing woman arrested in Illinois

May 19, 2021 9:13 AM Leila Mitchell

A woman who police believed may have been the victim of a kidnapping in Fulton, Missouri, has been arrested in Illinois.

Fulton police say items stolen from several businesses, sold online

May 14, 2021 11:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police said Dacota Pierson, 22, of Fulton, and Clayton Duniphan, 17, of Columbia, have both been arrested for second-degree burglary and receiving stolen property.

Fulton police believe missing woman still alive and in mid-Missouri

May 10, 2021 11:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police Chief Steve Myers says the investigation into Tori Taylor’s disappearance is still active. The department believes Taylor is still alive and in the mid-Missouri area. Taylor reportedly borrowed a car from a friend who lives in Fulton on April 21st but never returned the car. Several days later, a witness

Former Boone County corrections officer sentenced to 12 years for transporting child pornography

May 10, 2021 5:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A federal judge sentenced a Fulton man to 12 years in federal prison without parole for transporting child pornography over the internet. Kevin Michael Downey, 35, a former Boone County corrections officer, was also ordered to pay a total of $30,000 in restitution to 10 of his victims. On Nov. 3, 2020,

House fire in Fulton causes estimated $60,000 in damage Tuesday afternoon

May 4, 2021 4:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A house fire in Fulton Tuesday afternoon causes an estimated $60,000 in damages. The Fulton Fire Department responded to the house fire on the 800 block of Jefferson Street in Fulton at 1 p.m. When crews arrived, they found smoke showing from a two-story wood framed residential structure. Fulton police on scene

Community vigil being held for Fulton missing woman

May 2, 2021 3:28 PM Victoria Bragg

FULTON, MO (KMIZ) Missouri Missing held a community vigil for a Fulton missing woman, 25 year old Tori Taylor, who is believed to be the victim of a kidnapping on Monday afternoon in Fulton. https://www.facebook.com/MissouriMissing/posts/10157617135791082 The vigil will was held at Veterans Park in Fulton at 5:30 p.m. Taylor’s family hosted the event with Missouri

Fulton police: Missing woman is likely kidnapping victim

April 29, 2021 10:09 AM Matthew Sanders

The patrol on Thursday distributed a flyer saying Tori Taylor, 25, was last seen on April 20 in Montgomery County. She has not been responding to messages and her social media accounts have not been active, according to the patrol.

Fulton man charged for sex crimes against a child

April 27, 2021 9:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is charged with several sex crimes involving a child after an investigation began on March 10. According to court documents, Chad Smith would go into the bedroom of a 14-year-old female at night from Nov. 2013 to Nov. 2015 and assaulted her at least three time. The victim told

Fulton police working to identify people involved in possible kidnapping

April 27, 2021 4:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

Police in Fulton said Tuesday they’ve followed up on more than 40 leads and tips trying to identify people involved in a “possible kidnapping” this week.

Fulton police investigating possible kidnapping

April 26, 2021 6:02 PM Victoria Bragg

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department are investigating a possible kidnapping on the 500 block of 10th street Monday afternoon. The vehicle was last seen on security video in the area of E. 8th and State Street. The vehicle is described as a gray or dark colored Dodge Charger with three male suspects in

Rapid COVID-19 tests now available for at-home use

April 22, 2021 11:26 AM Meghan Drakas

The tests were shipped out to pharmacies this week after FDA gave the test emergency use authorization. No prescription is needed for the test or to have the test processed in a lab.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County reports 31 coronavirus related death

April 14, 2021 11:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Fulton teen dies after crash

April 14, 2021 10:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Xander Noel died after the crash that happened Saturday on Route WW in Callaway County.

Fulton man arrested at Wisconsin airport with gun in bag

April 9, 2021 1:18 PM Associated Press

Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Missouri man who apparently tried to smuggle a loaded handgun onto a plane at the Dane County Regional Airport.

Live April election results

April 6, 2021 5:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

Polls close at 7 p.m.

Callaway County wreck Monday night sends one to hospital with serious injuries

March 30, 2021 6:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man has serious injuries after a motorcycle crash in Callaway County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Kevin Fidler was driving a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle when it hit a ditch and overturned on Route O east of Route UU. Fidler was thrown from the bike. Fidler

Woman sentenced in connection with death of Carl DeBrodie

March 26, 2021 7:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who pleaded guilty to health care fraud in connection with the death of Carl DeBrodie has been sentenced. A judge sentenced Melissa Delap to five years of probation Friday after she pleaded guilty in 2018. She admitted to lying about face-to-face assessments with DeBrodie. His body was found in 2017

Superintendent of Missouri School for the Deaf resigns

March 25, 2021 4:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri School for the Deaf Superintendent George Stailey resigned from the position last Friday. The assistant superintendent, Chris Daily, is now the interim superintendent through the completion of Extended School Year. Officials with the school board and DESES now working to determine the most appropriate plans for MSD leadership moving forward.

Homeless can receive access to stimulus payments

March 25, 2021 3:36 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The homeless population has the ability to receive stimulus checks. The IRS offers a free tax filing tool on its website allowing for unhoused people who make less than $72,000 annually to file easily. The department also offers free tax prep help for those in need, which will provide options for tax

Callaway County continues to seek a mass vaccination clinic

March 6, 2021 5:24 PM Victoria Bragg

The Callaway County Health Department continues to seek to host a mass vaccination clinic with the Missouri National Guard, as it struggles with vaccine supply.