Randolph Archives

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no coronavirus updates due to increased workload for staff

January 24, 2022 11:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

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

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.

Moberly police identify pedestrian killed in crash on Saturday

January 18, 2022 11:37 AM Zachary Farwell

The Moberly Police Department has released the name of a pedestrian killed in a crash over the weekend.

Two dead, child hurt after crash involving train in Randolph County

January 11, 2022 1:53 PM Zachary Farwell

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened around 9:55 a.m. at a railroad crossing on Country Road 2795 near Clark.

Winter Weather Blog: Live coverage of current road conditions, forecast for Mid-Missouri

January 1, 2022 8:50 AM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials are reporting roads and power outages are being impacted by winter weather across Mid-Missouri.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Two hurt after weather-related crash on Highway 63 near Clark

December 31, 2021 1:14 PM Zachary Farwell

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt on Friday morning after a crash on northbound Highway 63 near Clark, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an SUV hit a guard rail after the driver lost control on the ice-covered highway around 7:05 a.m. Troopers said Kimberly F. Petre, 44, and Sheryl L.

Icy road conditions blamed for three crashes near Clark

December 30, 2021 7:17 AM Zachary Farwell

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people were hurt after three different crashes near Clark, Missouri on Wednesday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the first two crashes happened on northbound Highway 63 around 7:15 p.m. Troopers said Bonni A. Arnold, 40, of Sturgeon, Missouri hit a bridge rail with her car after sliding

Missouri attorney general sues Moberly schools alleging Sunshine Law violation

November 23, 2021 1:04 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt sued Moberly Public Schools on Tuesday, alleging the district overcharged for a public records request related to school policy about recording certain meetings.

Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to three crashes in Mid-Missouri on Sunday

November 22, 2021 7:43 AM Zachary Farwell

(KMIZ) Driver arrested after single-vehicle rollover crash in Benton County Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to three different crashes across Mid-Missouri on Sunday. Three people, including two children, were hurt in a single-vehicle rollover crash around 9:15 p.m. on southbound Highway 65 north of Route P in Benton County. Troopers said a

Hannibal man charged after allegedly damaging a sprinkler causing flooding at Randolph County Jail

November 10, 2021 12:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County prosecutor has charged a Hannibal man after he allegedly damaged a water sprinkler causing the flooding at the Randolph County jail. Colton Miller is charged with damage to jail property. According to jail records, Miller was in custody for first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Investigators reviewed video footage

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active cases since early July

October 20, 2021 6:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the pandemic in Missouri.

Jerry Fitzwater in the Randolph County Courthouse.

Moberly man pleads not guilty to first-degree murder

October 13, 2021 5:24 AM Meghan Drakas

RANDOLPH Co. (KMIZ) A Moberly man pleaded not guilty Wednesday for first-degree murder in the shooting death of 49-year-old Mitchell Nickerson. A Randolph County prosecutor has charged Jerry L. Fitzwater, 79, with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon Fitzwater was originally charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful

Fire destroys two homes as Moberly firefighters encounter water issues

October 1, 2021 10:31 AM Matthew Sanders

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Problems with getting enough water delayed firefighters from extinguishing a blaze that destroyed two Moberly homes Thursday, the fire department said. Moberly firefighters were sent Thursday morning to 1045 West End St. W., where a one-and-a-half-story house was on fire, the Moberly Fire Department said in a news release. The fire was

Keytesville man charged after crash involving a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office patrol car

September 23, 2021 6:40 AM Zachary Farwell

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to reflect the suspect’s residence. RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County prosecutor has charged a Keytesville man on multiple counts after a Wednesday chase that ended in a crash involving a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office patrol car. The Randolph County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to pull over a

Moberly School District responds to attorney general complaint about recordings

September 22, 2021 10:14 AM Matthew Sanders

The Moberly School District responded Wednesday to the Missouri attorney general’s assertion that the district is breaking a new law that allows parents to record some private meetings with educators.

Attorney general warns Moberly schools about new recording law

September 21, 2021 12:47 PM Matthew Sanders

State lawmakers in May passed a law allowing parents to record sessions with educators regarding their students’ individual education plans. The plans are made for students who need special accommodations as part of the learning process. The law took effect Aug. 28.

Man injured after falling out of the back of a truck in Randolph County

September 16, 2021 12:00 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A 67-year-old man was injured Wednesday after he fell out of the bed of a truck.

Woman turns herself in after escaping custody in Randolph County; faces new charges

September 7, 2021 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Ellen Goble, of Moberly, escaped custody on August 28 from the Randolph County Jail after claiming to be another inmate that set to be released and then forging the inmate signature.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is on high alert as traffic increases across mid-Missouri roadways throughout Labor Day Weekend.

Troopers on high alert for Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2021 5:05 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers are out on high alert as the organization expects more traffic on highways and waterways for the Labor Day weekend. “I think over the next several days there’s gonna be a significant increase in traffic on all the major highways and interstates throughout the state and throughout