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Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City returns to in-person classes after Thanksgiving break.

Some local schools return to in-person learning, others go virtual after Thanksgiving break

November 30, 2020 4:51 AM Zach Boetto

Some local school districts are returning to in-person learning, post-Thanksgiving break.

Fulton City Council passes mandatory mask ordinance to start first day of December

November 24, 2020 3:19 PM Connor Hirsch

According to the agenda, the council will hear the first reading of an ordinance related to face masks, occupancy limits and physical distancing. This would be the first of three readings the ordinance must go through before it would be set in place.

Fulton City Council could make face masks mandatory Tuesday night

November 23, 2020 6:42 PM Connor Hirsch

Fulton Mayor Lowe Cannell said the ordinance they will be discussing is similar to the draft that was presented to council back in July. He said the council can make adjustments, or completely reject to proposal all together.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: SSM Health changes drive-thru COVID-19 testing hours in Mexico

November 18, 2020 6:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Probable cause statement reveals how much child pornography seized in Fulton arrest

November 16, 2020 10:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is charged with five counts of possession of child porn but a probable cause statement reports 11,000 photos and four videos seized during the investigation. According to officials, a domestic disturbance call came in on Oct. 24, 2019, that began the investigation. According to the Fulton PD release, Kirk

Residents react to Fulton quadruple shooting

November 16, 2020 6:51 PM Zach Boetto

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) There are still no arrests after four people were shot in Fulton Sunday morning. “It’s a shame, it needs to stop,” said Courtney Straub, who visits Fulton often. According to a press release from the Fulton Police Department, the shooting took place around 1:40 a.m. in the Fulton Event Center parking lot.

Columbia Police are investigating after a man suffering from a gunshot wound was located in the 2600 block of Highland Drive.

Four people shot at Fulton Event Center

November 15, 2020 3:04 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 4:50 P.M.: Fulton Police responded to the Fulton Event Center around 1:40 a.m. Sunday for reports of shots fired. When officers arrived they found several shell casings as well as damage to several vehicles and properties. During the investigation, authorities found four people were shot and transported to the hospital by

Fulton man arrested for child pornography after investigation began in 2019

November 13, 2020 7:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police arrested a man after a year long investigation into child pornography. Officials say a domestic disturbance call came in on Oct. 24, 2019 that began the investigation. According to the Fulton PD release, officials report that Kirk Buffington maybe in possession of child pornography and several electronics were seized. On

Callaway County Health Department closes doors because of staffing shortage

November 13, 2020 11:50 AM Victoria Bragg

The Callaway County Commission could decide Friday if the health department will stay closed for another week.

Fulton Board of Education set to discuss school closure policies as student transition to distance learning

November 11, 2020 4:00 PM Connor Hirsch

The Fulton Board of Education will be updated by district staff Wednesday, as almost all of the district’s buildings have temporarily closed.

City of Fulton to discuss mask order at next city council meeting

November 10, 2020 9:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) City leaders in Fulton expect to talk about a face mask order later this month. The city council is set to decide at its next meeting on November 24th to make the order an emergency or not. There are 539 active COVID-19 cases across Callaway County. Callaway County Covid DashboardInfogram

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Mid-Missouri schools switch to online learning over COVID-19 concerns

November 10, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Several mid-Missouri schools are switching to virtual learning through November over concerns with COVID-19.

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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new COVID-19 death

November 9, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Gene McGrath was arrested Saturday night for making a terrorist threat.

Man arrested for making terrorist threats

November 8, 2020 5:32 AM Zach Boetto

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is waking up in the Callaway County Jail Sunday morning after being arrested for making terrorist threats. According to reports, Fulton Police responded to 1851 Underground Tap and Grill around 11:40 p.m. Saturday for reports of a ‘terroristic threat.’ Officers arrested Gene McGrath after he allegedly threatened to get his

Fulton police arrest two following argument

November 7, 2020 3:21 PM Sydney Olsen

Fulton police officers responded to a fight involving two people in a vehicle blocking Gray Street just after noon on Saturday.

Missouri Dept. of Conservation looking for Fulton poacher

October 22, 2020 9:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Dept. of Conservation agents are investigating a poaching case after someone shot a large buck Monday in broad daylight near the Fulton YMCA and Fulton High School. Witnesses told investigator hearing the shot. If you have any information about this incident, please contact Callaway Conservation Agent Steve Kistner at (573) 239-8129,

Former Fulton Housing Authority director arrested on suspicion of burglary, stealing

October 21, 2020 11:44 AM Matthew Sanders

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Police say they have arrested the former director of the Fulton Housing Authority on suspicion of burglary, stealing and trespassing after he kicked tenants out and changed the locks. The Fulton Police Department said in a news release that officers arrested William C. Garrett, 43, of Fulton, on Wednesday on suspicion of

Oct. 9 fire in Fulton causes $34,500 in damage to residence

October 20, 2020 11:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) More details are released about a fire that damaged a Fulton home. According to the report from the Fulton Fire Department, the overnight house fire in 200 block of NE Eighth street caused $34,500 in damage. No one was hurt. A nearby building, two homes, and two vehicles were also damaged by

Fire causes major damage to building in Fulton

October 10, 2020 5:16 AM Ben Fein

Fulton Fire and Police were called to 206 North East Eighth Street last night after reports of a residential structure fire.

Fulton Fire Department battling a fire in east Fulton

October 9, 2020 10:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

UPDATE 11:30 P.M.: Fulton Fire Chief is reporting the fire was at a residence near Bluff and North East 8th behind the Family Dollar. When crews arrived they found the house fully engulfed in flames. The chief is reporting several surrounding houses had thermal damage to exteriors. The fire is reportedly under control and under