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Sheriff investigates death
Callaway County deputies are investigating the death of a woman found Wednesday evening in a parked car near Williamsburg.
Fulton development council seeks EEZ again
Plans for tax incentive zone in Callaway County delayed by state not updating newest census data
The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s failure to update its computers with 2010 U.S. Census data has delayed efforts to develop an Enhanced Enterprise Zone in Callaway County — an effort local officials believe would to boost employment.
Area Red Cross Chapter deploys Mid-Missouri nurse to Oklahoma
The Heart of Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross, which includes Callaway County, has deployed a volunteer nurse from Barnett to Moore, Okla., to assist in providing health services to victims of a deadly tornado that struck the city on Monday afternoon.
Cleanup from OK twister begins
State, local tornado volunteers to be coordinated by state impact
Missouri has received no aid requests from Oklahoma in the aftermath of a deadly tornado that hit Moore, Okla., Monday afternoon.
High winds cause produce trucks to crash
High winds caused a semi-trailer truck to crash at 6 a.m. Monday on I-70 west of Kingdom City, scattering potatoes and onions onto the median. The driver was not injured.
Children read to therapy dog at library
Callaway County youngsters on their way to Monday morning story time at the Callaway County Public Library had a surprise when they were greeted by Desi, a standard poodle therapy dog brought to the library by Judy Harris of River Poodles in New Bloomfield.
12-hour shifts to start at Fulton State Hospital
Starting July 1, about half of Fulton State Hospital’s employees will be required to work 12-hour shifts instead of current 8-hour shifts.
Sword wielder nabbed by deputies
David L. Salmons, 51, Fulton, is in Callaway County Jail after he was accused of using a sword to poke holes into a relative’s residence and then threatening three people while brandishing the sword.
Churchill Award to Westminster alumnus, former US Ambassador
The National Churchill Museum in Fulton has awarded its Winston Churchill Medal of Leadership to Stephen F. Brauer, former U.S. Ambassador to Belgium.
Police chase ends in two arrests
Two Jefferson City men are facing multiple charges in Callaway County after fleeing from police.
