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Columbia police arrest one suspect linked to Garth Avenue home invasion

January 10, 2020 5:56 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia police say two suspects broke into a home in the 100 block of N. Garth Ave. with a gun.

City of Columbia to put crews on roads early Saturday

January 10, 2020 3:50 PM Matthew Sanders

The city of Columbia says plow crews will be on duty starting at 1 a.m. Saturday as heavy rain transitions to ice.

Jefferson City man convicted of rape

January 9, 2020 7:16 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury ruled late Thursday night that a Jefferson City man is guilty of second-degree rape. Boone County assistant prosecutor Jessica Caldera said sentencing for Jemell Butler could start on March 2. The jury began discussing the case against Butler at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Prosecutors claim Butler raped a

Columbia leaders discuss accessibility at Boone County Fairgrounds

January 9, 2020 7:10 PM Sydney Olsen

Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Mike Griggs, spoke with the Disabilities Commission Thursday about ADA compliance at the Boone County Fairgrounds

Road crews across Mid-Missouri trying to plan for a unique winter weather system

January 9, 2020 2:19 PM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather moves close to Mid-Missouri, several agencies are gearing up for poor road conditions.

Columbia Panera reopens after water heater catches fire

January 9, 2020 7:03 AM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inspectors from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department visited at least eight eateries in the first week of 2020. One of the restaurants they went to was Panera on Brickton Road in response to a small fire that started in a back room of the restaurant. All eateries inspected: If a restaurant

Experienced prosecuting attorney to help with backlog of murder cases in Boone County

January 8, 2020 6:48 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office hired an assistant prosecuting attorney. Morley Swingle will be working in a temporary position until a permanent position becomes open.

Police: Columbia man led officers on chase in stolen vehicle

January 8, 2020 7:37 PM Matt Ragsdale

Zachary Bradley, 23, of Columbia was arrested near Hinkson Creek after CPD said he led officers on a chase in a stolen car.

Global Military expert says a draft is highly unlikely

January 8, 2020 6:54 PM Amber Tabeling

A Global Military expert said declaring a draft is unlikely as it would be a diplomatic process that would take a lot of time.

Boone County Sheriff Cyber Crimes Task Force

Columbia man arrested, suspected of having child pornography

January 8, 2020 4:04 PM Matt Ragsdale

A release from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department Cyber Crimes Task Force said the man had child porn on his phone.

Local leaders look to state legislature to combat gun violence

January 7, 2020 10:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia recently expanded the Violent Crime Task Force in an effort to combat gun violence, but city leaders are still searching for more ways to reduce violence, including state legislature.

Sex offender who pretended to be a massage therapist sued in Boone County court

January 7, 2020 7:40 PM Barry Mangold

A man who admitted to sexually assaulting women under the guise of a massage therapist was targetted in a civil suit filed on Tuesday.

Authorities return to search for Mengqi Ji Elledge

January 7, 2020 4:22 PM Zach Boetto

Law enforcement agencies returned to the De Bourgmont Lamine River Access on Tuesday, to search for the missing Columbia mother. The Columbia Police Department along with the Columbia Fire Department and a team of divers took a CFD boat east from the access point on the Lamine River. A CPD detective said this is not

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

Columbia leaders announce violent crimes task force

January 6, 2020 3:06 PM Sydney Olsen

According to a media release, Columbia Mayor Brian Treece and law enforcement officials will discuss efforts to reduce violence in the city.

Columbia City Council unanimously approves taking over fairgrounds

January 6, 2020 10:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Commissioners still need to approve a vote to transfer 135.9 acres to Columbia.

Columbia firefighters respond to structure fire on Unity Dr.

Unattended cooking was cause of weekend fire

January 5, 2020 3:10 PM Barry Mangold

Firefighters evacuated a home in Columbia Sunday afternoon because of a structure fire.

Deputies search for Columbia man after SWAT team raids home

January 5, 2020 4:10 PM Barry Mangold

Deputies armed with long guns closed W. Bellview Drive Sunday afternoon for an investigation.

Two from Colorado arrested after report of a suspicious vehicle

January 5, 2020 8:27 PM Connor Hirsch

Columbia Police arrested two people from Colorado after a report of a suspicious vehicle on Sunday.

Kentucky man arrested peacefully after barricading himself inside Columbia home

January 4, 2020 8:49 PM Barry Mangold

Columbia police closed off the 400 block of Hickman Ave., near Providence, Saturday night.