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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Callaway County reports fourth death attributed to COVID-19

October 7, 2020 9:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get updates about the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Columbia police to again search river for remains of Mengqi Ji

October 7, 2020 3:54 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said Wednesday that it would make another attempt at finding a woman’s remains in the Lamine River. Police suspended the search for Mengqi Ji’s remains in the river near Boonville in June. Ji went missing last October. Her husband, Joseph Elledge, has been charged with her murder. Elledge

State Farm to sublease rest of Columbia campus to Veterans United

October 7, 2020 2:16 PM ABC 17 News Team

Insurance company State Farm will sublease its campus on Providence Road to Veterans United starting Dec. 1.

Columbia police respond to Rice Road early Wednesday morning.

Shooting leaves multiple homes damaged in northeast Columbia

October 7, 2020 4:17 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police were searching the area of Rice Road Wednesday morning.

Boone County Clerk’s office prepares for civilian ‘poll watching’

October 6, 2020 6:21 PM Sydney Olsen

During the first presidential debate President Donald Trump urged his supporters to go to polling places on election day and be on the lookout for voter fraud.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Linn High School moves to modified schedule due to COVID-19 cases

October 6, 2020 5:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Missouri Lottery: Columbia convenience store sells $5 Million Scratchers ticket

October 6, 2020 3:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Florida man has won the Missouri Lottery’s “$5,000,000 Cash Extravaganza” after buying a Scratchers ticket in Columbia. The ticket was sold at the Breaktime convenience store at 900 Conley Road in Columbia. Anyone with a winning ticket of or over $600 can make a claim at all Missouri Lottery offices by

Boone County considers CARES Act money for utility help

October 6, 2020 12:06 PM Riane Cleveland

The Boone County Commission discussed CARES Act funding for a utility assistance program on Tuesday.

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

Columbia City Council unanimous in COVID-19 health order extension

October 5, 2020 3:07 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will get an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vote on the extension of the current health order when it meets Monday night.

Columbia man arrested on suspicion of stealing from Midway residence

October 6, 2020 7:58 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man was arrested Monday on suspicion of stealing and burglary linked to an ongoing investigation in Midway.

City of Columbia delays utility shutoffs

October 6, 2020 12:04 AM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia has delayed turning off utilities for customers who are behind on their bills.

TRUTH ALERT: Rowden ad hits Baker on work record

October 5, 2020 7:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A political ad from the campaign of state Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) attacks his Democratic opponent on her work in the health care field. Rowden is running against Judy Baker for the state Senate District 19, which covers Boone and Cooper counties. An ABC 17 News Truth Alert looked into an attack

Columbia police ask community to keep eyes peeled after recent gun violence

October 5, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia logged six shootings in the first four days of October.

Man arrested after running from Columbia Police Friday evening

October 5, 2020 11:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement states how Columbia Police arrested a man after a short police chase. Court documents report a Columbia police officer was patrolling the 300 block of Nebraska when he saw a subject he believed to be Michale Rubio riding a bike. After turning around the patrol vehicle,

Boone County firefighters do a search and rescue at Eagle Bluffs

October 4, 2020 8:46 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area Sunday evening after a man became separated from his wife.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 37 new COVID-19 cases

October 4, 2020 2:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 132,431 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri.

Police respond to second shots fired on Oak Street in Columbia, more than 40 shell casing found

October 4, 2020 4:09 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to the 400 block of Oak Street around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Columbia City Council expected to discuss new health order

October 4, 2020 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council is expected to meet tomorrow to discuss, among other topics, ratifying the city’s health order.

Emergency crews help celebrate WWII veteran’s birthday

October 3, 2020 5:59 PM Sydney Olsen

Ed McComb, a World War II army veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 30 new cases

October 3, 2020 2:25 PM Sydney Olsen

On Saturday, the Department of Health and Senior Services reported 131,105 total COVID-19 cases in Missouri.