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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County sees weekend case jump, sets new daily record

August 17, 2020 10:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

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William Woods students return for first day of classes

August 17, 2020 5:05 AM Ben Fein

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) William Woods University is set to welcome its students back Monday for a semester that will look very different for many. The semester start date was pushed up to Aug. 17, in hopes that the school can finish all in-person classes by Thanksgiving break. The school has also posted videos on its

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports fifth COVID-19 death

August 14, 2020 9:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WATCH: Fulton Public Schools superintendent talks student return

August 14, 2020 2:40 AM Brittany Wiley

Fulton Public Schools superintendent Dr. Ty Crain joined ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the district’s return plans ahead of the 2020-21 school year.

Sentencing set for people connected to DeBrodie death

August 11, 2020 11:09 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people tied to the death of Carl DeBrodie are set to receive their punishments next month. The Western District federal court scheduled sentencing hearings for Sherry Paulo and Anthony R. Flores on Sept. 1 and 2 respectively. The two former employees of DeBrodie’s group home Second Chance Homes admitted to

Fulton City Council agrees to draft mask ordinance

July 30, 2020 12:32 PM Zola Crowder

Tuesday the Fulton City Council voted to begin drafting a mask ordinance in case COVID-19 cases spike.

One man arrested after fleeing from Fulton police

July 26, 2020 2:26 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was arrested in Fulton on Sunday morning after a complaint someone was using drugs at the Post Office Bar and Grill.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County Courthouse worker tests positive for COVID-19, many court cases canceled

July 24, 2020 11:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Fulton Public Schools release re-entry plan for upcoming school year

July 24, 2020 2:12 PM Ben Fein

The district sent out an E-Mail this morning with the schools “Return to Learn,” plan.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Health department offers free COVID-19 testing to lawmakers ahead of special session

July 21, 2020 11:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

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City of Fulton now ‘strongly recommending’ citizens wear masks in public

July 21, 2020 3:40 PM Connor Hirsch

The meeting is set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Fulton City Hall.

Fulton mayor says city council has been flooded with arguments on both sides of mask debate

July 19, 2020 6:45 PM Connor Hirsch

The mayor of Fulton is hoping to flesh out ideas and arguments about masks during a special city council meeting on Tuesday.

One man being held with no bond after Fulton drug arrest

July 18, 2020 2:08 PM Sydney Olsen

Larry Dotson is being held in the Callaway County Jail on a no bond hold after authorities served a narcotics related search warrant Friday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia Parks and Recreation cancels Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run

July 16, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Callaway County scene where body was found

Columbia man was victim of apparent Callaway County homicide

July 10, 2020 2:13 PM Matthew Sanders

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office has identified a Columbia man whose body was found on a county road Thursday.

Mask ordinance could affect local economy; surrounding cities do not plan to enforce masks

July 7, 2020 12:11 PM Zola Crowder

Other Mid-Missouri municipalities are not considering mask ordinances after Columbia leaders approved one Monday night.

Residential fire in Fulton may have been caused by fireworks

July 5, 2020 1:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The Fulton Fire Department reported to a residential structure fire Sunday at 326 West 9th Street. Firefighters responded to the area around 11 a.m.

Fulton man accused of trying to have sex with teenager

July 3, 2020 11:47 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a Fulton man was arrested accused of trying to have sexual contact with a teenager in Morgan County.

Owner of company that once managed Fulton hospital indicted in alleged insurance billing scheme

July 1, 2020 12:09 PM Matthew Sanders

The owner of a company that briefly managed a hospital in Fulton amid financial struggles has been indicted in what prosecutors say was a scheme to use struggling rural hospitals for insurance fraud.

Callaway County-based political candidates face drug charges

June 19, 2020 8:46 PM Lucas Geisler

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County couple running for different political offices face felony drug charges. The Callaway County prosecutor charges Adela and Aaron Wisdom on Thursday with manufacture of a controlled substance and attempted tampering with evidence. Law enforcement claim the couple tried to burn 22 marijuana plants they had on their property