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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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Airport Road bridge in Jefferson City reopens ahead of schedule
The overpass bridge on Callaway County Route W, also known as Airport Road, over U.S. Route 54 in Jefferson City reopened to traffic Tuesday ahead of schedule. The bridge closed April 8 for rehabilitation work, which included new expansion joints, repairs to abutments, addition of a protective coating and a new guardrail.
The Big Derby Party to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri
NEW BLOOMFIELD — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri will hold one of its biggest fundraising events of the year on the first Saturday in May. The Big Derby Party 2024 takes place May 4 at Country Club of Missouri. The event will feature festive food and drinks, a cigar draw, champagne and more.
Helias, Southern Boone, California baseball, Hickman soccer all pick up wins
NEW BLOOMFIELD — Some mid-Missouri high school baseball games went down to the wire on Wednesday. Helias scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth to rally past Tolton 3-2. The Crusaders will play Jefferson City on Thursday in a game moved up a day to beat incoming weather.
Unhoused man accused of throwing person over bridge in Fulton's Memorial Park
A Fulton man faces several charges, accused of throwing a woman over a bridge in a Fulton park. Prosecutors charged Timothy Stewart, 48, an unhoused Fulton man, with First Degree Domestic Assault/Serious Physical Injury, Trespass, Property Damage/First Degree, and Violation of Order of Protection for Adult. Court documents state that...
Homeschool student groups visit KRCG 13
NEW BLOOMFIELD — Homeschooled students from across mid-Missouri visited the KRCG 13 station on April 24. Students and families from Moniteau, Callaway, Cole and other counties toured the station to learn about the world of journalism. They were able to learn about how breaking news makes it on air,...
Missouri community rides wave of morel mushroom hunting craze as temperatures rise
BOONE COUNTY - To some it’s about the adventure of getting outdoors as the temperatures rise while others might find satisfaction in dropping them into the fryer. Morel mushroom hunting has a little bit of everything for everyone. Kevin Lohraff is the manager at the Runge Conservation Nature Center....
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