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Judge denies bond for suspect in Columbia parking lot shooting

October 3, 2022 9:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

A judge denied bond Monday for one of the two suspects charged in a Boone County murder.

State treasurer’s office to hold unclaimed property auction in Columbia

October 3, 2022 5:52 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office plans to give Missourians a chance to purchase some interesting items in Columbia this week. Officials will hold an unclaimed property auction at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center at 3200 Vandiver Dr. The auction is scheduled to start Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. each day.

Missouri Task Force 1 to move to Fort Myers to help with search and rescue efforts

October 3, 2022 6:36 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County-based Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) will deploy to southwest Florida Monday morning to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. A spokesman for the task force said MO-TF1 arrived in Orlando on Sunday around 3 a.m. Task force members plan to move to the Fort Myers area to help with search

Biden Administration updates student loan forgiveness requirements

October 2, 2022 7:12 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As student aid for the new academic school year has just become available for students, the Biden Administration has now changed the qualifications needed to utilize the student loan forgiveness program. According to the student aid website, as of September 29th, people who have Federal Family Education Loans or Perkins Loans not held by the department of education,

Mizzou to expect large crowds and traffic impacts for Saturday’s game

October 1, 2022 5:24 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday is expected to be a busy day for Mizzou as they host the Georgia Bulldogs at Faurot Field. The Tigers, will be kicking things off against the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Large crowds and traffic impacts are anticipated for Saturday’s according to Mizzou’s website. Those attending the game will need to

Pharmacist: Get flu, COVID-19 vaccines at the same time for convenience

September 30, 2022 4:08 PM Kennedy Miller

A Columbia pharmacist says it’s a good idea to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.

Columbia man arrested in fentanyl bust

September 30, 2022 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

A Columbia man was charged Friday in federal court with distributing fentanyl after investigators learned a package containing drugs was going to be delivered to his home.

Cooper County man charged following police chase in Columbia

September 30, 2022 4:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man was charged with multiple crimes Wednesday after causing a police chase in north Columbia. Cameron Comstock, 22, was charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and driving while revoked — second or third offense. A Boone County police officer came across Comstock driving a stolen GMC Yukon in

Red Cross deployed emergency response vehicle from Columbia to help with Hurricane Ian recovery

September 30, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The American Red Cross is sending people and equipment from Columbia to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.

Boone Electric reports power outage north of Columbia Friday morning

September 30, 2022 8:24 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Electric Cooperative is reporting a power outage north of Columbia Friday morning. The utility provider shared on Twitter that crews are working to repair A power pole off Highway VV. We have a large outage taking place on Highway VV, due to a broken pole from early this morning. Crews

OSHA investigating Missouri River bridge construction site accident

September 29, 2022 4:22 PM Matthew Sanders

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating a Missouri River bridge construction worker’s fall into the river on Tuesday.

Columbia-based search and rescue experts heading to Florida for Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022 5:46 PM Matthew Sanders

A specialty team that is part of a Columbia-based urban search and rescue group was expected to arrive in Florida on Wednesday to help amid Hurricane Ian.

Joseph Elledge appeals 28-year sentence for wife Mengqi Ji’s murder

September 27, 2022 5:10 PM Leila Mitchell

Joseph Elledge appealed his murder conviction Tuesday in a 67-page filing that argues there wasn’t enough evidence to convict him.

Columbia attorney died of natural causes, autopsy says

September 27, 2022 5:00 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A criminal defense and civil rights attorney in Columbia died of natural causes, according to a medical examiner’s report. The report from the Boone/Callaway County Medical Examiner obtained by ABC 17 News said Stephen Wyse, 55, died of severe cardiomegaly. The Aug. 23 report from Dr. Carl Stacy said hepatic fibrosis

Worker injured in fall at Rocheport bridge site

September 27, 2022 4:14 PM Matthew Sanders

A worker was injured in a fall Tuesday at the construction site of the new Missouri River bridge on Interstate 70.

Southern Boone High School holds mock car accident exercise

September 26, 2022 11:52 AM Ethan Heinz

Southern Boone High School officials gave the public a heads-up Monday morning about a crash simulation planned outside the school.

Columbia man accused of exposing himself in children’s section of library faces charges

September 26, 2022 11:36 AM Zachary Farwell

A Columbia man accused of exposing himself in the children’s section of a library now faces charges.

Former Phi Gamma Delta members charged in hazing case due in court this week

September 26, 2022 5:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four former Phi Gamma Delta members at the University of Missouri charged in a hazing case are due in court this week. Thomas Shultz is scheduled to appear Monday for a hearing at 10:30 a.m. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office charges Shultz and others with hazing after an October 2021 party left

Mid-Missouri PrideFest to host inaugural parade in Columbia

September 25, 2022 5:23 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day of the Mid-Missouri Pride Fest in Downtown Columbia at Rose Music Hall. Organizers say, the event is free and a family friendly event, so the public is welcomed. Organizers say, there will be more than 100 vendors, food, live music performances, and more. Pride Fest Sunday activities will

Columbia Police Department recruits through open house

September 24, 2022 4:58 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department invited the community to an open house event at their regional training center at 5001 Meyer Industrial Drive on Saturday. The event was a part of CPD’s ongoing recruitment drive to fill 21 open positions at the department. “This is not only a prime recruiting opportunity, but also a great chance