A 65-year-old Mokane woman was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Monday night in Callaway County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a 33-year-old Mokane woman was driving a Ford Flex northbound on Route C, just south of County Road 400, when the vehicle hit the pedestrian standing in the roadway. The 65-year-old…
Drivers traveling through Kingdom City should prepare for a closure of U.S. 54 over Interstate 70 later this week. The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to close the overpass for demolition of the old I-70 bridge. The work will affect traffic through the interchange, so drivers should check current detour information and allow extra time…
A Fulton man is dead after a single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Callaway County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the 37-year-old was driving a 2023 Nissan Rogue on Route Z when the vehicle ran off the right side of the road, went airborne and struck an embankment. The vehicle came to rest upright in…
Two former elementary schools in Callaway County are up for sale. The North Callaway R-1 School District is accepting sealed bids for Hatton-McCredie Elementary, located near Kingdom City, and Williamsburg Elementary in Williamsburg. Hatton-McCredie sits on nearly 13 acres, while the Williamsburg property includes 10 acres. Bids are due by 2 p.m. November 10th at…
A Fulton woman faces six felony charges after a high-speed chase and standoff with Callaway County deputies Saturday night. Court documents say 29-year-old Sydney Akers allegedly drove more than 100 miles per hour, collided with patrol cars and refused to exit her vehicle. During a 20-to-30-minute standoff, a deputy fired a gun but missed. Deputies…
An early morning (Wednesday) accident near the Maries and Osage County line, has left three people dead, including a 29-year-old man from Fulton. The accident happened at 6:05am on US 63, about halfway between Vienna and Freeburg, when a northbound orange 2023 Buick Encore attempted to pass a tractor trailer, hydroplaned and struck a southbound…
A Fulton woman was shot by a Callaway County sheriff’s deputy Saturday night following a pursuit and an alleged threat involving a gun. Twenty-nine-year-old Sydney Akers faces multiple charges, including first-degree assault, armed criminal action and driving while intoxicated with a prior offense. Authorities say the pursuit ended on State Road F, where Akers allegedly…
A 16-year-old boy from Fulton is dead after a U-T-V crash early Sunday morning in Callaway County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the side-by-side overturned around 2:17 a.m. near Beaver Spur and Chapel Drive, ejecting the passenger, who was not wearing a seat belt. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The 16-year-old driver…
Two people are facing drug charges following an investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Callaway County. Deputies say 58-year-old Annie Werner of Auxvasse was pulled over October fifth and found with 26 grams of methamphetamine. Court documents state she told deputies she was transporting the drugs from Columbia to Kingdom City. The investigation led deputies to…
Overnight lane and exit closures are underway on eastbound Interstate 70 near Kingdom City. MoDOT says the right lane, along with exits 144 and 148, will be closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving. The closures are expected to last about two weeks. Drivers heading to U.S. 54 are encouraged to exit…
An Eldon woman was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in Callaway County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the 31-year-old was riding northbound on U.S. 63 around 1:45 p.m. when her motorcycle went off the road and struck a cable barrier, ejecting her from the bike. She was pronounced dead at the scene….
Missouri firefighters will gather in Kingdom City this weekend to honor those who died in the line of duty. The events come after Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed October fourth as Fire Service Memorial Day in Missouri. A candlelight vigil will be held Saturday night at seven at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri. A memorial…
Mexico and North Callaway schools are hosting a town hall tonight on the future of rural school funding in Missouri. The meeting runs from 6 to 7:30 at Emmons Hall in Mexico. School leaders say possible changes to the state’s funding formula could have a major impact on rural districts. Mexico Schools Superintendent Dr. Troy…
A Callaway County family of six is without a home after an early-morning fire Saturday. The Central Callaway County Fire Protection District and Fulton Fire Department responded around 2:30 a.m. to an electrical fire on County Road 414. Firefighters arrived to find about half the home engulfed in flames. Crews from South Callaway and New…
An 85-year-old Holts Summit man was killed Wednesday afternoon after the golf cart he was driving was struck by a car in Callaway County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Route AA, east of Kelly Drive, between Evergreen Drive and County Road 499. The man was pronounced dead at the…
