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Supply chain shortage impacting local food bank

November 4, 2021 5:37 PM Erika McGuire

The ongoing supply chain shortage and the holidays right around the corner, The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri is feeling the impact.

United Airlines announces indefinite suspension of flights out of Columbia

November 4, 2021 8:52 AM Josie Anglin

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) United Airlines announced Thursday it will indefinitely discontinue flights out of the Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The suspension is scheduled to start on Jan. 4, 2022. According to a press release from the City of Columbia, the airport is one of eight locations that is impacted by the suspension. The decision to

Prosecutors play final recordings in third day of Elledge trial

November 3, 2021 5:50 AM Ben Fein

The trial of Joseph Elledge is expected to continue Wednesday morning, as teams will argue whether or not Elledge intended to kill his wife, Mengqi Ji.

Columbia housing commission holds public forum to discuss federal funding to support the homeless

November 3, 2021 7:53 PM Zach Boetto

The City of Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) will hear from the public Wednesday about federal funding to support the homeless.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Highway patrol arrests driver after head-on crash south of Columbia

November 3, 2021 7:29 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man could face charges after another man was hurt in a head-on crash south of Columbia on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened just after 12:50 p.m. on Highway 163 west of Tom Bass Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by Jacob T. Noel,

Police investigating reports of shots fired in central Columbia

November 2, 2021 9:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Police are investigating reports of shots fired near the intersection of McBaine Ave. and Lynn St. in central Columbia.

Columbia residents approve 10-year extension to renewable park sales tax

October 26, 2021 12:08 PM Zach Boetto

The city has a permanent eighth-cent park sales tax but voters in 2000 decided there should be an option for an additional, renewable eighth-cent tax on top of that.

Still no charges in suspected DWI fatal crash

November 2, 2021 7:25 PM Erika McGuire

At this point, charges have not been filed against the driver.

Opening statements in the murder trial of Joseph Elledge reveal Elledge killed Mengqi Ji

November 2, 2021 5:18 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both sides presented their opening statements in the Joseph Elledge murder trial in court Tuesday, revealing both the prosecution and defense agree Elledge killed Mengqi Ji in their apartment. Elledge is charged with first-degree murder and is accused of killing his wife Mengqi Ji in October 2019. Both sides will work to

Columbia City Council approves ‘Ward Reapportionment Committee’ and amendments to Citizens Police Review Board

November 1, 2021 4:38 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved a resolution Monday to establish a Ward Reapportionment Committee. Establishing a Ward Reapportionment CommitteeDownload The committee is responsible for recommending to the council, to change the geography of the city’s six wards, based on the 2020 census data. Ward boundaries are reviewed roughly every 10 years to

Jury chosen in murder trial of Joseph Elledge

November 1, 2021 6:43 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jury selection was finalized Monday, in the first-degree murder trial of Columbia man, Joseph Elledge. Judge Brouck Jacobs swore in the jurors around 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Jacobs, along with the prosecution and defense, spent all day Monday asking questions of jurors to find the group of people from Boone County to

Boone County Sheriff’s Office offers advice after Columbia man accused of hiding camera in bathroom

November 1, 2021 8:49 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Prosecutors charged a Columbia man Monday with sex crimes against a child. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Justin R. Perry, 41, on Sunday at a home in the 2400 block of East Buffalo Drive after a minor found a camera while bathing. The camera was used to

City of Columbia Utility drive thru sign on 8th Street.

Mid-Missouri utility providers offer some energy assistance options as winter weather settles in

November 1, 2021 4:44 PM Chanel Porter

As temperatures drop around freezing for the first time this winter in Mid-Missouri, utility providers are offering some energy assistance options.

MizzouForward aims to invest $1.5 billion over next decade to enhance research, educational missions

November 1, 2021 4:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri to launch MizzouForward, a planned $1.5 billion long-term investment over the next 10 years to enhance the university’s research and education missions.

Mizzou student dies after being hit by suspected drunk driver

November 1, 2021 9:29 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri sophomore has died after her car was hit by a suspected drunk driver Tuesday night. Ashley Footer, 19, was driving a 2012 Honda Civic when she turned left from Providence onto Highway 163 near Route K when an SUV ran a red light Ashley’s father, Rick Footer, says

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Joseph Elledge Timeline: Jury selection to begin Monday

October 31, 2021 8:23 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, Joseph Elledge will stand trial for the murder of his wife, Mengqi Ji, bringing an end to the case that sparked the attention of many people throughout Mid-Missouri. Jury selection starts Monday morning at the Boone County Courthouse. On Wednesday Oct. 10, 2019, Mengji Ji was reported missing by her

Evidence shows that shots were fired Sunday evening in Northwest Columbia

October 31, 2021 7:37 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evidence shows that shots were fired in Northwest Columbia Sunday evening just before 7 p.m. Police were one the scene at the Ash Street Apartments Sunday evening. Once on scene, ABC 17 News Crews saw evidence of shell casings in that area. We’re working to find out more information.

Part of Vandiver Drive temporarily closed due to crash

October 31, 2021 12:09 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Part of Vandiver Dr. near Paris Rd. is temporarily closed off due to a crash at the intersection. According to the Columbia Fire Department on scene, the crash happened around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday and involved two cars. Two people in one of the cars suffered minor injures and were taken to

One person shot in downtown Columbia Sunday morning

October 31, 2021 10:22 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Columbia Police Department, one person was shot in the 400 block of North College Ave. on Sunday morning. CPD said one man was shot around 12:30 a.m. and drove himself to a local hospital. In a release, police said the man’s injuries were non-life threatening. Police found property damage

Shots fired in downtown Columbia Sunday morning

October 31, 2021 3:59 AM Meghan Drakas

Multiple shots were fired in downtown Columbia around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning.