NEWS – Callaway County

Both Jefferson City and Columbia excelled in their regular school bus inspections. Jefferson City Schools had a 97.2% approval rating, with the other 2.8% being classified as “out of service”. Columbia Public Schools has a… Read more: Missouri School Bus Reports Released for 2026

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded the City of Auxvasse a $50,000 grant to evaluate its wastewater system. The funding comes through the state’s Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, which helps small… Read more: Auxvasse Gets Wastewater Grant

A Fulton woman was arrested this afternoon after police say she used a gun in a threatening manner. Fulton Police Officials wrote on Facebook that a woman was moving in the 12th street area with… Read more: Fulton Woman Arrested for Using Gun in Threatening Way

A Warsaw man was arrested in Callaway County on drug charges on Monday. Probable cause statements say that deputies suspected 24-year-old Jonathan Chapman when he was sitting at a gas station without fueling his vehicle,… Read more: One Arrested for Meth Possession in Callaway County

A unique scavenger hunt is giving residents a chance to explore Callaway County while honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Throughout June, the Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society is inviting participants to visit 10 sites across the… Read more: Callaway County scavenger hunt honors America’s 250th anniversary

A Fulton man is facing multiple charges after an alleged confrontation with a 13-year-old near the Mark Twain National Forest in Callaway County. Sixty-six-year-old Michael Freeman was arrested Friday on charges including harassment, unlawful use… Read more: Fulton man arrested after armed confrontation with teen

3 people were injured in a one vehicle accident in Callaway County Sunday just after midday. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on eastbound I-70 near the 1411.8 mile marker. The truck… Read more: Callaway County Accident Leaves 3 Injured

An investigation is underway in Callaway County following the death of a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper. According to the Highway Patrol, no foul play is suspected and there is no danger to the public.… Read more: Investigation Underway Following Trooper Death in Callaway County

A Fulton man made his initial appearance in court yesterday after being charged with multiple robbery counts. 43-year-old Matthew Smith is accused of thefts at two separate locations between March and April. In the March… Read more: Callaway County Man Jailed for Stealing Farm Equipment

A Callaway County man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of juveniles. According to court documents, 29-year-old Phillip Likes was charged Friday with child molestation, statutory sodomy, statutory… Read more: Callaway County Man Charged in Child Sex Abuse Case

A Callaway County man submitted an Alford plea for his murder charges in Cole County court today. Zacchaeus Silva had been indicted for second degree murder in 2017 as well as multiple other charges of… Read more: Callaway County Man Submits Alford Plea for Murder in Cole County

A Fulton man has been jailed today after alleged child sexual abuse crimes. Court documents state that on April 15, Callaway County deputies received a hotline report from a girl stating that a man had… Read more: Fulton Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes