Moberly Archives

Man arrested in connection with 2017 Moberly homicide

June 2, 2022 3:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A suspect in the 2017 homicide of a Moberly man has been arrested in Illinois.

Man killed by police pointed rifle at officer during stop, struggled with PTSD and alcohol

May 26, 2022 5:55 PM Lucas Geisler

An encounter would ultimately lead to two officers opening fire and killing 32-year-old Clay Willingham.

Group of Moberly High School seniors won’t walk at graduation following prank

May 20, 2022 7:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Moberly School District administration did not let a select group of seniors walk during graduation due to a senior prank.

Over 300 pounds of prescription drugs to be destroyed over the weekend

May 2, 2022 8:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple law enforcement organizations took part in the drug take-back this past weekend.

Randolph County standoff suspect now in state custody

April 12, 2022 12:35 PM Erika McGuire

The suspect in a 20-hour standoff that began Monday near Moberly is now in the custody of state prison officials.

Resolution reached in lawsuit filed against Moberly School District by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office

April 12, 2022 5:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office filed suit against the Moberly School District in Nov. 2021 for failing to comply with the Sunshine Law.

Man arrested after nearly 20-hour standoff near Moberly

April 11, 2022 3:15 PM Matthew Sanders

About 50 law enforcement officers were at a scene near Moberly on Monday as a man barricaded himself in a house.

Moberly man charged with second-degree murder after an overdose death

April 5, 2022 3:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County prosecutor has charged Dustin Pool with second-degree murder after an overdose death in Jan. 2022. The Moberly Police Department and the North Missouri Drug Task Force investigated the death of a Moberly resident. During the investigation, officials learned the resident died from an overdose of fentanyl which was allegedly

Suspect charged, deputy has surgery after Randolph County shooting

March 28, 2022 9:11 AM Zachary Farwell

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County deputy reportedly shot by a suspect over the weekend had surgery Sunday, the sheriff said. The Randolph County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Jason D. Garner, 42, of Moberly, with felony counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. The deputy, Zachary Baker, Garner

Randolph County deputy shot during attempted arrest on Sunday morning

March 27, 2022 11:52 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County deputy was shot on Sunday morning while attempting to make an arrest. According to MSHP Troop B Public Information and Education Officer Cpl. Justin Dunn, Moberly Police and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department were sent to the 600 block of Adams Ave. in Moberly for a disturbance around 1:54

Tax questions, bond issues dominate April ballot

March 25, 2022 2:21 PM Matthew Sanders

Plenty of local governments in Mid-Missouri will be asking their constituents for more tax revenue this April.

Moberly man arrested after Wednesday stabbing

March 24, 2022 8:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Moberly man was arrested Thursday morning after an investigation into a stabbing Wednesday night on the 600 block of Adams St.

Two indicted in string of armed robberies around Mid-Missouri

March 18, 2022 11:17 AM Matthew Sanders

Drake A. Stockton-Kenney, 30, and Mary C. Sumpter, 28, were indicted on eight counts.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jefferson City School District cancels classes due to poor road conditions

February 25, 2022 6:21 AM Zachary Farwell

(KMIZ) LINK: Closings & delays 6:35 a.m. The Jefferson City School District is the latest school district to cancel classes for Friday. Poor road conditions in Callaway County made it unsafe for school buses, according to a Twitter post from the school district. Due to the potential for unsafe travel conditions for buses and drivers,

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Highway patrol reports one injury in Mid-Missouri crashes

February 17, 2022 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm.

Moberly police searching for man accused of selling meth

February 7, 2022 9:12 AM Zachary Farwell

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moberly Police Department is searching for a man accused of selling methamphetamine. According to the police department, officers learned late on Friday night that Michael Terrell was at a home in the 700 block of Promenade Street. Police said officers learned Terrell had meth, drug paraphernalia and a gun. There were

Jefferson City joins list of Mid-Missouri schools closed Thursday as region faces second round of snow

February 2, 2022 12:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Some Mid-Missouri schools began announcing Thursday closures around noon on Wednesday as snow continued to blanket the area, with several more inches expected before the storm is through.

Ameren Missouri crews restore power to Mid-Missouri customers

January 21, 2022 6:08 AM Zachary Farwell

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) 7:40 a.m. Update: Ameren Missouri crews have restored the power to thousands of customers on Friday morning. More than a dozen outages reported between 4:07 to 4:09 a.m. left about 10,740 customers without power. The utility provider told ABC 17 News on Friday morning an equipment malfunction in Moberly caused the

Multiple schools across Mid-Missouri close doors citing sick staff and COVID-19 case increase

January 19, 2022 4:57 PM Leila Mitchell

Multiple school districts throughout Mid-Missouri have announced plans this week to temporarily close their doors or make changes to their COVID-19 guidelines, due to problems created by the coronavirus surge.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri canceling Thursday COVID drive-through testing events

January 19, 2022 12:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic.