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Columbia police complete search for remains of missing mom in debris from Lamine River

November 30, 2020 9:00 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department has finished its search for the remains of missing Columbia mother Mengqi Ji.

Fire crews work to put out a house fire on McBaine Avenue in Columbia.

Man escapes house fire without injuries in central Columbia

December 1, 2020 4:01 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 600 block of McBaine Avenue early Tuesday morning.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 138 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

November 30, 2020 7:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Missouri Highway Transportation Commission for 2018 crash

November 30, 2020 11:57 PM Associated Press

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Missouri Highway Transportation Commission in connection with a deadly 2018 crash. According to court documents, Jesseca sage was killed after her vehicle traveled off of Highway 63 near Bonne Femme Creek. The lawsuit claims a lack of certain safety features on the road

Columbia man arrested after he allegedly robs a man in Waffle House parking lot

November 30, 2020 11:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man after he allegedly robs a man in a Waffle House parking lot Saturday morning. According to court records, a man got into an argument with his wife while at the Waffle House on Vandiver Dr. Officials say the man went outside to smoke and then confronted the

Health officials prepare for increase in COVID-19 testing after holiday weekend

November 30, 2020 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Area health officials are preparing an increase in COVID-19 testing after families gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving. A spokesperson for University of Missouri Health Care, Eric Maze, said testing over the holiday weekend was similar to previous weekends, however, Monday’s are typically the busiest day of the week for testing. “On Friday the

Columbia police respond to shot fired through second story floor

November 29, 2020 10:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police confirmed a shot was fired in the 2900 block of Leeway Drive Sunday night.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases

November 29, 2020 2:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 3,193 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

No injuries were reported after a car crashed into a house on Southridge Drive on Saturday.

Car crashes into house in Columbia

November 29, 2020 12:13 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There are no reported injuries after a car crashed into a house in Columbia Saturday night. Firefighters examine the damage after a car crashed into a house in Columbia Saturday night. The Columbia Police Department was called to the 3700 block of Southridge Drive around 11:15 p.m. after receiving calls for a

Shots fired on Kelsey Drive in Columbia

November 28, 2020 8:17 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Police responded to the 5000 block of Kelsey Drive Saturday night around 7:30 p.m.

Crash on I-70 closes eastbound lanes

November 28, 2020 1:59 PM Sydney Olsen

Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol worked a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 70 Saturday around 2 p.m.

Small business Saturday to help businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

November 28, 2020 3:36 PM Zola Crowder

The District Downtown Columbia said supporting small businesses on Shop Small Businesses Saturday is even more important this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Armed robbery at Columbia Waffle House leads to one arrest

November 28, 2020 10:47 AM Ben Fein

One person was taken into custody following an armed robbery at a Columbia Waffle house early Friday morning.

Third man who escaped Reality House booked into Boone County Jail

November 27, 2020 11:55 AM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Jail’s inmate roster on Friday showed Lawrence M. Johnson, 35, of Columbia had been booked on an escape from jail charge.

Lines form for Black Friday while health officials urge for caution

November 27, 2020 5:19 AM Ben Fein

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services have released guidance ahead of the busy shopping season.

Columbia police arrest man who escaped from Reality House

November 26, 2020 5:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested one of the three men Thursday who escaped from a halfway house and private jail earlier this month. According to a news release, police arrested Jamale Marteen, 37, around 1:10 p.m. at a home on Omaha Court. He had an active no bond warrant in connection with the

Rotary Club of Columbia hosts turkey fry

November 26, 2020 4:13 AM Ben Fein

The Rotary Club in Columbia is hosting a turkey fry this Thanksgiving to benefit several local initiatives.

Emergency crews prepare for rush of holiday travelers

November 25, 2020 6:42 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews with the Boone County Fire Protection District and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are preparing for people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Boone County households under mask mandate this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020 11:24 AM Victoria Bragg

The updated health order requires anyone over age 10 to wear a mask when social distancing isn’t possible and when around people who don’t live with them.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri to offer free COVID-19 testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County

November 25, 2020 9:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

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