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Man charged in connection with Sunday shooting in downtown Columbia

November 15, 2021 2:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after Sunday’s shooting at Vibez Lounge.

Columbia officials react after ‘mass casualty’ shooting at Vibez left one dead, five hurt

November 15, 2021 8:05 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is calling a downtown shooting early on Sunday morning, which left one person dead and five others hurt, a “mass casualty” event. “Our community has experienced multiple incidents of senseless gun violence over the past several weeks,” said Columbia Mayor Brian Treece. The shooting happened around 3 a.m.

Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones and the owner of Vibez address downtown violence issues after one man was killed

November 14, 2021 7:14 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After one man was killed during an officer involved shooting at Vibez Lounge in Downtown Columbia early Sunday morning, a community briefing was held where the owner of the Lounge exchanged words with CPD Police Chief Geoff Jones about the violence in the area. R’Velle Fair, owner of Vibez Lounge, said Sunday

Columbia mayor and police chief provide details about a fatal officer involved shooting and downtown violence

November 14, 2021 10:04 AM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mayor Brian Treece and Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones spoke at a community briefing at 11 a.m. regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting. Chieff Jones, says a 30-year-old black man is dead after a shooting at Vibez Lounge at North 5th St. and East Walnut St. just after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday. At least

One man dead after an officer involved shooting at Vibez on Sunday morning

November 14, 2021 4:07 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was killed in a shooting at Vibez Lounge early Sunday morning in an officer involved shooting. CPD police chief, Geoff Jones, says a 30-year-old black man is dead after a shooting at North 5th St. and East Walnut St. just after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday. Watch the replay of the

Long time Downtown Columbia restaurant set to close

November 13, 2021 3:27 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After 13 years of business in Downtown Columbia, Coley’s American Bistro is set to close Saturday night. According to a Facebook post from Coley’s, the closure is due to staff wanting to spend more time with their family. The post also says that throughout the pandemic, the restaurant has been strongly supported

Traffic impacts and cold weather expected for Mizzou Football game on Saturday

November 13, 2021 4:42 AM Ben Fein

Tens of thousands are expected to make their way to Faurot Field this morning as The Missouri Tigers are set to host The South Carolina Gamecocks for its annual military appreciation game at 4 p.m.

No one hurt following fire at Parkside Manor

November 13, 2021 7:36 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Fire Department said no one was hurt following an early Saturday morning blaze at Parkside Manor.

Columbia police, MU and The District working together to share safety operations for downtown area

November 12, 2021 4:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is working with MU and The Community Improvement District to address violence in the downtown area. “Downtown is a vibrant, energetic gathering place, and it is imperative that our residents feel safe in the area,” Police Chief Geoff Jones said in a release. “Our officers will be taking

Prosecutor hopes Ji death raises awareness for domestic violence resources

November 12, 2021 5:50 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutor Dan Knight said he felt acquainted with Mengqi Ji after spending two years trying to get her justice. Knight said he watched several videos of Ji in the time he spent prosecuting her husband, Joseph Elledge, for killing her. Knight said it was clear Ji was a loving mother

Court documents reveal new details about two Columbia shootings

November 12, 2021 1:39 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged two men after a shooting in Columbia late last month.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

What is next for Joseph Elledge

November 12, 2021 1:29 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury found Joseph Elledge guilty for second-degree murder in the death of his wife Mengqi Ji. The jury recommended a 28-year prison sentence for Elledge. A judge cannot sentence an offender anything more than what the jury recommends. Richard Simons of Kc Defense Counsel says, “generally a judge sides with the

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City of Columbia announces formation of ward reapportionment committee

November 12, 2021 9:35 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The city of Columbia has announced the formation of the ward reapportionment committee to help move City Council ward boundaries based on new census data.

Extradition hearing scheduled on Tuesday for Columbia murder suspect caught in Iowa

November 12, 2021 5:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says an extradition hearing will be held on Tuesday in Iowa for Mark Achterberg.

HR director and health department assistant director resign from City of Columbia positions

November 12, 2021 9:22 AM Molly Stawinoga

Two officials with the City of Columbia turned in their resignations over the past week.

Defense and prosecuting attorneys react to Joseph Elledge’s murder conviction

November 12, 2021 5:55 AM Ben Fein

A jury took until the early morning hours Friday to deliver a 28 year sentence recommendation, after Joseph Elledge was convicted of 2nd degree murder on Thursday.

Jury recommends 28-year prison sentence for Joseph Elledge

November 11, 2021 4:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

A jury recommended a 28-year prison sentence for Joseph Elledge after finding him guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mengqi Ji.

Possible murder weapon discovered during arrest in Boone County homicide

November 11, 2021 12:15 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) Iowa police believe they may have discovered the murder weapon in a motel room while arresting a Columbia man accused of homicide. A Columbia murder suspect was arrested Wednesday in Creston, Iowa in the shooting death of Justin W. Stidham. According to police, at 5:15 p.m the Iowa State Patrol, Creston Police

Urban agriculture hosts Veterans Day event

November 11, 2021 11:48 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture is hosting a free lunch for all vets. The event’s location is at Mark and Carol Stevenson Veteran Urban Farm. Urban Agriculture has hosted this same event before. Its purpose remains in serving Veterans in a variety of ways, including job training, hosting outdoor therapy sessions,

All lanes re-opened after multi-vehicle crash on I-70

November 11, 2021 5:36 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least six vehicles were involved in a pile-up along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70. Two of the vehicles were tractor-trailers and one was a fuel hauler that was jackknifed. The wreck caused eastbound I-70 to be shut down for over an hour. The crash happened right before the Stadium Blvd.