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Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!
NEW BLOOMFIELD — Today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!. The Humane Society of Missouri announced the holiday on its Facebook page with a short video about how you can adopt. KRCG 13 Staff is celebrating the day by taking a look back at our most recent visit...
Planned road work for end of April, beginning of May
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has planned road work for the end of April and the beginning of May. Sontag Drive – Culvert replacement planned April 29 - 30. All lanes will be CLOSED in various locations between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Motorists will need to seek an alternative route.
Inside the 19th 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 19th year. The Festival first began on the Boone County fairgrounds and...
Blair Oaks baseball shuts out Helias, Jefferson City and Hickman fall at home
New Bloomfield — It was a busy Baseball Saturday around Mid-Missouri. Blair Oaks shut out Helias, 1-0, in Wardsville. The game was a makeup game from April 1. On senior day, Jefferson City fell to Liberty in both doubleheader games, 13-2 and 16-4. The Jays honored Ryan Tadsen, Brody...
Dane Daugherty is our KRCG 13 Sticklen & Sticklen Student Athlete of the Week
Mokane — Congratulations to South Callaway's Dane Daugherty for being named our KRCG 13 Sticklen & Sticklen Student Athlete of the Week!. Dane is a two-sport standout in both basketball and baseball for the Bulldogs. He maintains a 3.9 GPA in the classroom. After graduation, Dane will attend State...
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...
Southern Boone hires next head girls basketball coach
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Southern Boone has found the new leader of its girls basketball program. The school district named Andrew Stone its new head girls basketball coach for the 2024-25 campaign, replacing Damon Wren who stepped down from the position in the spring. “I am beyond excited to be the...
William Woods president's contract extended to 2030
The Board of Trustees for William Woods University announced they have extended their president's contract until 2030. Dr. Jeremy Moreland started at the university in 2021. “I am honored to earn the continued confidence of our esteemed board of trustees, and am thrilled to continue leading this outstanding university,” said Moreland in a press release.
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...
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.
Vietnam heroics of local 'Manchu' veterans to grace screens at William Woods University
Jefferson City — On Saturday, May 18, 2024, local heroes will be honored at the pre-release viewing of Matt Wilcox's documentary, "Manchu: A Brotherhood of Sacrifice" at William Woods University. The documentary is inspired by the heroic journey of Stan Adams and David Hosenfelt from Callaway County, Missouri, who...
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...
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