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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.
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.
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.
Fulton firefighters to be honored at memorial
More than 100 American flags have been erected for memorial services this weekend at the Missouri Firefighters Memorial at Kingdom City.
Public disc golf course suggested at Holts Summit’s Greenway Park
Creation of a public disc golf course at Greenway Park in Holts Summit was proposed Monday night during a meeting of the Holts Summit Board of Aldermen.
Eight arrested on underage intoxication charges
Eight people were arrested by Callaway County Sheriff deputies over the weekend on underage intoxication charges as minors visibly intoxicated.
13 students participate in MSD Work-Study plan
Thirteen students at the Missouri School for the Deaf in Fulton are participating in the school’s Work-Study Program this year.
MSD work-study program sees jump in participation
Thirteen students at the Missouri School for the Deaf in Fulton are participating in the school’s Work-Study Program this year.
Holts Summit votes to pay domestic violence investigator
After hearing a presentation from a Callaway County delegation headed by Callaway County Sheriff Dennis Crane and Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wilson, the Holts Summit Board of Aldermen approved a resolution declaring its intention to pay $1,500 as its share of the cost of a full-time domestic violence investigator for the next two years.
WWU graduates urged to be authentic
William Woods University graduates were urged Saturday to be authentic and build relationships in order to live a satisfying life.
Westminster graduates advised Saturday to take responsibility, avoid blaming others
Take responsibility and don’t blame others, graduating seniors at Westminster College in Fulton were urged Saturday by the president of the nation’s largest home building firm.
Tomnitz to speak Saturday at Westminster graduation
The featured speaker to the 2013 graduating class at Westminster College in Fulton Saturday will be Don Tomnitz, president and CEO of D.R. Horton, Inc., of Dallas, America’s largest home construction firm.
Tax Wise volunteers help seniors claim $700K in refunds
During the recent income tax filing season, 11 Callaway County retired volunteer tax preparers collected more than $700,000 in refunds for 463 Callaway County senior citizens.
Nighttime highway striping to begin in Fulton
Crews work 24 hours until Memorial Day
To meet a goal of painting new lane lines and no-passing zones on highways by Memorial Day, the Missouri Department of Transportation will stripe Central Missouri roads 24 hours a day until the end of the month.
Callaway records high turkey harvest
Callaway County hunters harvested 710 turkeys during the spring turkey season, the third highest county number in Missouri.
Group supports homeless in Callaway County walk
Strung out along Route Z in Callaway County, about 20 men from St. Louis, California and Oregon participated in the “Walk to Make a Difference for the Homeless” early Monday morning.
Power plant road not included in state’s draft 5-year road plan
A Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plan to build a $32.8 million road between Fulton and the Callaway Energy Center’s nuclear power plant is not included in the department’s proposed five-year $32.3 million transportation improvement program for Callaway County.
Gaining closure 45 years later
Vietnam veteran visits grave of Fulton soldier
Almost half a century after her husband’s nephew was killed during the Vietnam War, Dot Foster of Fulton finally learned more about what happened to him.
Harris, Siegel to serve one last Street Fair as chairs
After a decade of organizing the Fulton Street Fair and watching it grow into the modern institution that it is, Tom Harris and Melissa Siegel are ready to find new feet to fill their shoes.
Ten Callaway County veterans to take Honor Flight to Washington on Tuesday
Ten Callaway County veterans will be on next week’s Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Free National Churchill Museum tours offered
Tours provided to tourism groups
Free tours at the National Churchill Museum in Fulton will be offered to Central Missouri hospitality and tourism industry representatives starting Saturday through May 12.
Vehicles damaged while moving under overpass near New Bloomfield
Two vehicles traveling along U.S. 54 were damaged after midnight this week while driving under the State Road AE-TT overpass at New Bloomfield.
Patrol crackdown nets 2 DWI arrests
During a special Missouri State Highway Patrol impaired driver enforcement effort Saturday in Callaway County, two people were arrested for driving while intoxicated and 16 others were warned, ticketed or arrested for other offenses.
Small fire extinguished at Fulton prison Wednesday
Fulton firemen extinguished a small fire early Wednesday at the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center, 1393 Highway O near Fulton.
Asphalt driveway paving scam returns
Deputies spot crew operating in Fulton
During the first warm days of spring each year, the asphalt driveway paving scam returns to Callaway County.
$300,000 cut from Head Start in Mid-Missouri
Callaway County eludes most funding reductions
Although 105 fewer youngsters will be able to participate in Head Start training this year in Central Missouri, only one of the cuts will affect the Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Callaway County
Record number of unwanted drugs collected Saturday in Callaway county
A record amount of unwanted drugs were collected Saturday during the National Drug Take Back effort Saturday in Fulton and Auxvasse.
Auxvasse man held on weapons charges
Michael W. Smith, 22, Auxvasse, is in Callaway County Jail after an armed intruder report and subsequent manhunt Saturday near Fulton.
Fair housing laws reviewed in forum at Fulton City Hall
A Fair Housing Forum sponsored by the Fulton Human Rights Commission attracted about 30 Fulton area housing and rental providers Tuesday at Fulton City Hall.
New Bloomfield student wins Missouri Citizenship Award
Hayley Munford, a New Bloomfield high school senior, has won a statewide Missouri Outstanding Citizenship Award.
Riddle bill would ban webcam abortions
House votes 115-39 to send bill to Senate
The Missouri House has passed and sent on to the Senate legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeanie Riddle, R-Mokane, to protect the health of women who choose to use abortion-inducing drugs by outlawing so-called webcam abortions.
Activist disputes consultant’s views on utility regulatory reform
Chris Roepe, executive director of the Fair Energy Rate Action Fund, has challenged the Missouri utility analysis offered by Jim Moody, a state government consultant who was the featured speaker on April 11 at the annual Salute banquet meeting of the Fulton Area Development Corporation (FADC).
Clean Sweep Saturday starts Clean ‘n Green Week
Fulton kicked off Clean ‘n Green Week when more than 500 volunteers participated Saturday in a citywide trash pickup dubbed this year as Clean Sweep Saturday.
New principal hired at New Bloomfield
Jeremy Davidson has been hired for the next school year as the new middle and high school principal at the New Bloomfield R-3 School District.
Ambassador hits Obama’s foreign policy
President Barack Obama has a weak foreign policy and has not responded to the murder of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, former United Nations Ambassador John R. Bolton charged Wednesday in Fulton.
Fundraiser set Monday for Honor Flight
A fundraising documentary film, “Honor Flight: One Last Mission,” will be shown Monday to help finance the next Central Missouri Honor Flight for veterans to Washington D.C. on May 7.
Nominations sought for Lifesaver Awards
May 1 is the deadline for submitting nominations for a Lifesaver Award from the American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter, which includes Callaway and 20 other Central Missouri counties.
Callaway County 911 center director resigns
Michelle Kidwell is now serving as the interim director of the Callaway County Joint Communications Center in addition to her duties as director of Callaway County Emergency Management.
Fulton street renamed to honor Jack Marshall
Park Avenue becomes Jack Marshall Avenue
A public dedication ceremony Saturday in Fulton will officially rename Park Avenue in Fulton as Jack Marshall Avenue to honor the late Westminster College official.
Three arrested, two sought in two drug raids Wednesday
A Mid-Missouri drug task force and local law enforcement officers Monday conducted two separate drug raids in Fulton and Williamsburg.
Fulton Brick District plans events each Saturday this summer
To attract more people to downtown Fulton, events are planned each Saturday in the downtown Brick District, says Danielle Warren, chairman of the association’s Saturday events committee.
Nominations sought for Red Cross Lifesaver Awards
May 1 is the deadline for submitting nominations for a Lifesaver Award from the American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter, which includes Callaway and 20 other Central Missouri counties.
New Bloomfield hires new police chief
Christopher Hammann of Fulton, a New Bloomfield police corporal, has been promoted to chief of police for the city of New Bloomfield.
Fulton woman hurt in U.S. 54 collision
An 85-year-old Fulton woman, Frances Dungan, was hospitalized Saturday morning after the car she was driving was hit in the side when she was attempting to cross U.S. 54 in Fulton.
Tax scam targets Missouri taxpayers
With the April 15 tax deadline on Monday, a new tax scam has emerged in Missouri, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service warns.
SMR output in Callaway County could add $25 billion to economy
Production of small modular nuclear reactors at the Callaway Energy Center for sale around the world would add $25 billion to the state’s economy and create the biggest economic impact of any single project ever developed in Missouri, a government analyst said Thursday night in Fulton.
Medical clinic planned in September
A new medical clinic providing family physician and pediatric care will open in Fulton this September.
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