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November 16, 2021 6:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Woman arrested after vehicle chase begins in Jefferson City ends in Boone County

November 16, 2021 3:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City woman was arrested after a vehicle chase that began in Jefferson City before ending in Boone County on Tuesday morning.

Long term care suffers major job loss due to pandemic

November 16, 2021 11:49 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The pandemic has caused many job shortages in different fields and long-term health care facilities have seen some of the worst of shortages since the pandemic started nationwide. According to American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living report, nursing homes lost 220,000 jobs and assisted living communities lost 38,000 jobs

MU Health Care to move pediatric emergency services to University Hospital on Tuesday

November 16, 2021 5:46 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will move its pediatric emergency services to University Hospital on Tuesday. Any child who needs pediatric emergency services will now need to visit University Hospital near Downtown Columbia. Matthew Robinson, an MU Health Care emergency physician, said in a press release the new location will still offer the same

Two people were shot at a downtown Columbia nightclub.

Vibez in Downtown Columbia had previous citations

November 15, 2021 6:24 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The shooting that happened outside of Vibez is being called a mass casualty event by the Columbia Police Department.IT happened just after 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Bars in Columbia have to be closed by 1:30 a.m. According to the probable cause statement “T.W said she went to Vibez around 1:30 a.m. and

Police investigating Sunday robbery and carjacking in central Columbia

November 15, 2021 5:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a reported robbery and carjacking Sunday afternoon on the 500 block of Mikel St. The victim told police that the suspect approached him with a gun while entering the victim’s residence before stealing items and a vehicle from the victim. The suspect was last seen heading west on

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 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

Southern Boone School District extends Thanksgiving break

November 13, 2021 3:09 PM Chanel Porter

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone School District announced Friday that schools will be closed the entire week of Thanksgiving “out of an abundance of concern for the mental and physical wellbeing of staff and students.” A Facebook post from the district says classes scheduled on Monday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 23 will

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.

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

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.

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

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.