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Man killed in south Columbia standoff was wanted on suspicion of child molestation

March 5, 2020 6:28 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia officers said a man is dead after he barricaded himself in a south Columbia home and shot at police.

Cole County assessor’s assault charge dismissed

March 6, 2020 10:16 AM Joe McLean

The Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday that it has dismissed a fourth-degree assault charge filed against Cole County Assessor Chris Estes.

Columbia terror suspect sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison

March 4, 2020 11:40 AM Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia man who pleaded guilty to trying to conspire with terrorists will be sentenced Wednesday.

Boone County prosecutors charge man with abandonment of a corpse

March 4, 2020 10:23 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors charged a man Wednesday with abandonment of a corpse linked to a 2018 case.

Judge orders Jefferson City School District to rehire fired administrator

March 4, 2020 10:47 AM Joe McLean

A judge ruled this week that the Jefferson City School District illegally fired an administrator who transferred work files to her personal computer.

Second teen charged in deadly 2019 Jefferson City shooting

March 3, 2020 12:55 PM Joe McLean

Prosecutors charged a second Holts Summit teen on Tuesday in connection with a Halloween murder in Jefferson City.

Police search for robber in east Columbia

February 27, 2020 11:19 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police were searching an area of east Columbia filled with medical and other offices Thursday morning for a robbery suspect.

Ice contributed to I-70 bridge crash that killed Boonville woman

February 26, 2020 5:06 AM Madison Fleck

A woman died Wednesday morning after a crash at the Missouri River bridge on Interstate 70.

Second murder charge filed in connection with Doris Drive shooting

February 25, 2020 3:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors on Thursday charged a second person with a teen’s killing in a Feb. 5 shooting on Doris Drive.

Two hurt in Highway 54 crash at Brazito

February 24, 2020 12:48 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash caused delays Monday afternoon on Highway 54 at Brazito, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Suspect arrested in 1991 Cole County killing

February 21, 2020 2:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Cole County authorities have arrested a suspect in the 1991 killing of a teen boy.

Woman charged with murder in connection with Columbia teen’s shooting death

February 21, 2020 2:27 PM Sydney Olsen

Prosecutors on Friday charged a woman in connection with the Feb. 5 deadly shooting of a 17-year-old in north Columbia.

Centralia woman injured in school bus crash east of Columbia

February 20, 2020 3:16 PM Matthew Sanders

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia woman was injured in a school bus crash Thursday afternoon that closed a state highway. The Boone County Fire Protection District said firefighters were called just after 3 p.m. to a crash between a car and a school bus on Route Z near Judy School Road. Route Z was

Court documents reveal additional details of days leading to Mengqi Ji Elledge disappearance

February 20, 2020 9:35 AM Madison Fleck

New court documents suggest Joseph Elledge might have killed his wife under the pretense of giving her a massage.

Two people shot in west Columbia

February 20, 2020 3:19 PM Amber Tabeling

Two people were shot late Wednesday night after a shooting in west Columbia, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Judge sets April trial date for Elledge child abuse charges

February 20, 2020 11:53 AM Joe McLean

Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs set a trial date Thursday in the child abuse case against the husband of a missing Columbia woman.

Murder charge filed in case of missing Columbia woman

February 19, 2020 4:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have filed a murder charge against the husband of a missing Columbia woman.

Sheriff says suspect identified in Cole County Courthouse threat

February 18, 2020 10:49 AM Joe McLean

The Cole County Courthouse was evacuated on Tuesday after an alleged bomb threat, County Commissioner Sam Bushman said.

Suspended Ashland police chief files lawsuit against city, mayor

February 17, 2020 3:39 PM Amber Tabeling

Ashland’s suspended police chief filed a lawsuit against the City of Ashland and its Mayor on Monday after city officials placed him on administrative leave.

MU Health Care plans to open Boonville clinic, Pinnacle also plans to reopen Boonville hospital

February 13, 2020 11:43 AM Matthew Sanders

The company that owns a Boonville hospital plans to reopen the facility as it goes through bankruptcy court.