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One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City to close for several weeks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City will closed for the next several weeks as work on “pedestrian facilities” takes place, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Construction crews are improving curb ramps, replacing sidewalks and upgrading signals, the release states. The release did not state The post One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City to close for several weeks appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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...
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...
Resignation letter ends court case against former Callaway County sheriff
A court case was dismissed Monday after former Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism submitted a formal letter of resignation. The post Resignation letter ends court case against former Callaway County sheriff appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
New middle school principal announced for Southern Boone School District
NEW BLOOMFIELD — The Southern Boone School District R-1 announced on April 26 that Southern Boone Middle School has named Dr. Dawn Day as its new principal. Dr. Day will be coming to Southern Boone from the Jefferson City School District and will begin her duties on July 1.
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...
Hearing on peace officer’s license of former Cooper County Jail staffer accused of manslaughter set for September
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Cooper County Jail staff member who was accused of manslaughter will have an Administrative Hearing Commission hearing over the status of her peace officer’s license. A hearing for Rachel Atherton is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, according to AHC documents. Atherton...
Car crashes into school bus in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people suffered minor injuries after a 2009 Dodge Charger crashed into a school bus in Jefferson City on Monday, according to a crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department. No injuries were reported for the driver or four students on the bus, according to the report. The students were The post Car crashes into school bus in Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Lincoln University’s poetry slam supports new RSVP Center, puts spotlight on students
JEFFERSON CITY — Soldiers Memorial Plaza was bursting with enthusiasm April 9. In honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Lincoln University’s newly instated RSVP Center hosted its first “Take A Stand” poetry slam, allowing students to position themselves against sexual violence through art. Filled with several participants, judges, onlookers and even a DJ, the event took the notice of many at the university.
Holts Summit receives $98,288 'Stop Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)' grant
NEW BLOOMFIELD — Holts Summit announced on April 25 that it has received a sizeable grant to combat violence against women in the area. The fund is better known as the Stop Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 2-year grant, which totals out to $98,288.24. The press release from the...
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