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Demolition continues at the Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City is demolishing a building and clearing a large area of the Missouri State Penitentiary to make way for future development. The post Demolition continues at the Missouri State Penitentiary appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Inside the 14th annual Renaissance Festival: “A festival for the people”
Armor clanged, gowns glistened, puppets played and crowns twinkled as hundreds of festival goers gathered in Kingdom City for the opening weekend of the Central Missouri Renaissance Festival. Pirates, witches, and dragons alike joined the festival for its 14th year. The Festival first began on the Boone County fairgrounds and...
Woman seriously injured in Callaway County crash
MILLERSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday in Callaway County on Route WW, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the crash occurred as Julie Schafer, 43, of Florissant, was heading eastbound in her 2003 Dodge Caravan and failed to negotiate a turn. The post Woman seriously injured in Callaway County crash appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Three ounces of cocaine recovered in Callaway County search warrant
NEW BLOOMFIELD — The Callaway County Sheriff's Office announced the recovery of a large amount of crack cocaine while carrying out a search warrant in Fulton on Wednesday, April 24. The Sheriff's Office collaborated with the MUSTANG Task Force and Fulton Police Department to carry out the search on...
Family of injured Hermann officer thanks first responders
The family of a Hermann police officer nearly killed in a shooting last year is thanking everyone who helped save his life. On Saturday at Hermann High School, the parents of Adam Sullentrup presented handmade quilts to more than 30 first responders who were called on the night of March 12th, 2023.
Volunteers commemorate Katy Trail State Park 1990 opening with Founder's Day events
BOONVILLE — Officials with Missouri State Parks, Edward Jones and Westminster College Saturday celebrated the Katy Trail’s “Founder’s Day.” The event commemorated the anniversary of the trail’s opening in 1990. Missouri State Parks officials hosted several events along the Katy Trail in honor of...
Fulton man arrested for drug trafficking, tampering with physical evidence
NEW BLOOMFIELD — A Callaway County man was arrested on April 24 for drug trafficking and other charges. Perry L. Benson, 56, of Fulton, was arrested Wednesday during a drug-related search warrant at his residence. Fulton Police Department (FPD) carried out the search, and upon arrival allegedly found Benson...
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