Fulton Archives

Fulton preparing for businesses to reopen as state stay-at-home order is lifted

May 1, 2020 2:46 PM Ben Fein

Fulton is one of the many cities in Mid-Missouri preparing to re-open in some fashion in the coming days.

Callaway County Health Department working with businesses and residents to reopen community

April 28, 2020 4:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Health Department is working to give guidance to residents and businesses as the state moves toward reopening.

Woman pleads guilty to federal charge in disabled Fulton man’s death

April 28, 2020 2:30 PM Matthew Sanders

A former caregiver of disabled Fulton man Carl DeBrodie pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of obstructing the investigation into DeBrodie’s death.

SSM to close some clinics, pharmacies in Mid-Missouri

April 22, 2020 4:30 PM Matthew Sanders

SSM Health will close several clinics and pharmacies in Mid-Missouri in what it calls “an effort to ensure the viability of our medical ministry in Mid-Missouri.”

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Fulton Public Schools extends closure through May 1

April 8, 2020 8:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Pair accused of child abuse face multiple charges in Callaway County

April 8, 2020 11:22 AM Matt Ragsdale

A man and woman face multiple charges in Callaway County after they were both arrested recently.

City of Fulton approves emergency measures after another student tests positive for COVID-19

March 24, 2020 4:33 PM Lucas Geisler

At least 10 students have now tested positive for COVID-19 at William Woods University.

Access to Boone, Callaway courts limited after stay-at-home order imposed

March 24, 2020 12:18 PM Matthew Sanders

The courts will remain open, but the 13th Judicial Circuit is placing more stringent limits on who can come inside the courthouse as local officials issue a COVID-19 stay-at-home order.

Evictions suspended, other court changes made in Boone and Callaway counties

March 23, 2020 8:42 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evictions in Boone and Callaway counties are on hold for the next month in an order issued by the area’s presiding judge. An order from 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Kevin Crane suspended all evictions through April 17. The order said that “it is not in the interest of the public health to

Man charged in Callaway County after a chase led to a crash in Fulton

March 20, 2020 8:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

One man was arrested and a woman was taken to the hospital after a chase in Fulton led to a crash Thursday afternoon.

Callaway County officials discuss first COVID-19 case

Williams Woods screening students after COVID-19 positive test

March 20, 2020 10:01 AM Matthew Sanders

A student at William Woods University in Fulton has tested positive for COVID-19, the university said in a message posted on its website.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone COVID-19 patient brings Missouri cases to 15

March 17, 2020 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.

State preparing to forgive low school attendance during COVID-19 pandemic

March 13, 2020 6:17 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is exploring ways to help schools deal with the impact of the spread of COVID-19.

Moberly Area Community College stops in-person classes

March 13, 2020 8:35 AM Matt Ragsdale

Moberly Area Community College said Friday it will suspend in-person classes until spring break because of the COVID-19 outbreak, becoming the latest Mid-Missouri higher education institution to make the decision.

Woman arrested in Fulton, authorities search for a possibly armed suspect

March 11, 2020 7:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

Fulton police officers arrested a woman Wednesday morning after two people are suspected of stealing a car.

Churchill Fellows Weekend activities canceled at Westminster

March 9, 2020 4:17 PM Matthew Sanders

Westminster College said Monday that it will cancel Churchill Fellows Weekend activities set for later this month because of coronavirus concerns.

Court documents detail 1991 Cole County murder investigation

February 28, 2020 1:20 PM Joe McLean

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jones’ age at the time of his death has been corrected. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson filed a first-degree murder charge Thursday against William “Chris” Niemet in the 1991 shooting death of 14-year-old Greg Jones. First-Degree Murder Charge Cole County charges Chris Niemet with 1991 murder on Feb. 27,