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Man killed in crash on Interstate 70 in Columbia

February 6, 2020 1:21 PM Matthew Sanders

A 26-year-old man died Wednesday when his car slid into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Columbia.

Slick road conditions for Thursday morning commute

February 6, 2020 5:54 AM Madison Fleck

Roads remained partly snow-covered Thursday morning, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map. LIVE PLAYBACK of what the roads looked like on Highway 63 at 7 a.m. can be viewed in the player below. Drivers should allow extra time for the morning commute, MoDOT said in a Tweet. Before heading out this morning

Interstate 70 reopens in Columbia after crash on Wednesday night

February 5, 2020 7:03 PM Matt Ragsdale

Crews closed Interstate 70 eastbound on Wednesday night for a crash near the Rangeline Street exit.

CPD death investigation in north Columbia

February 5, 2020 7:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers to a crime scene at a residence on Doris Drive in north Columbia Wednesday night.

Columbia plow crew works to clear roads overnight

February 5, 2020 9:49 PM Katie Greathouse

A 25-person plow crew will continue to treat and clear priority routes over night in Columbia, according to a news release.

Crashes reported in Jefferson City, Columbia as snow continues to fall

February 5, 2020 9:42 PM Matt Ragsdale

An ABC 17 News crew reported seeing three cars off the road on Interstate 70 eastbound near the Providence Road exit around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

Wendy's off Bernadette Drive in Columbia, Mo.

Mold, contaminated soda lids found at Columbia Wendy’s

February 5, 2020 5:56 PM Zara Barker

Inspectors found “contamination” on soda lid cups at a Columbia fast food restaurant last month.

Interstate 70 bridge near Rocheport reopens

February 5, 2020 1:17 PM Zachary Farwell

Parts of Interstate 70 were closed to drivers west of Columbia on Wednesday afternoon.

Columbia Public Schools, JC Schools cancel Wednesday classes ahead of snow

February 4, 2020 5:20 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday ahead of expected snow. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for the expected winter weather. District spokeswoman Michele Baumstark cited the impending weather and timing of the snow in an email sent after 5 p.m. “The safety of our students and

School Board, City Council candidates participate in forum

February 4, 2020 6:59 PM Katie Greathouse

The Columbia Board of REALTORS hosted a candidate forum for the City Council and School Board races Tuesday night.

Safety officials warn drivers to stay in vehicle in case of crash

February 4, 2020 6:30 PM Sydney Olsen

Winter weather will make its way through Columbia and mid-Missouri Tuesday and Wednesday. With winter conditions, officials expect to respond to more crashes.

Boone County Jail inmate dies

February 4, 2020 11:59 AM Madison Fleck

Boone County, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was pronounced dead at the hospital on Saturday after he collapsed in his cell at the Boone County Jail, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. Robert Erik Bishop, 52, had a medical emergency in his cell due to a medical condition, said Sgt. Brian Leer with BCSD.

Columbia, Boone County crews prepare for multi-day winter storm

February 4, 2020 11:19 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Works and Boone County Road and Bridge were working Tuesday morning on plans for pretreating and removing snow from roads.

Names released in apparent murder-suicide near Columbia

February 4, 2020 5:23 AM Brittany Wiley

Boone County sheriff’s deputies are investigating what they believe is a murder suicide.

City leaders discuss difficult road to short-term rental regulations

February 3, 2020 7:48 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council is scheduled to vote on several ordinances on short term rentals at Monday’s meeting.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Change of venue granted, motion to dismiss charge taken into advisement in Joseph Elledge case

February 3, 2020 10:28 PM Matt Ragsdale

Online court documents show Elledge’s attorney has until 5 p.m. on Feb. 4 to submit a list of proposed counties for jury selection.

MU students, faculty visit Iowa caucus for research

February 3, 2020 4:09 PM Lucas Geisler

A group of University of Missouri students and faculty visited the Iowa caucus on Monday to poll voters on their preferences.

Columbia City Council is set to vote on short-term rentals

February 3, 2020 6:18 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia City Council is set to vote on short term rentals on Monday night at seven.

Two people were shot at a downtown Columbia nightclub.

Suspect says punch preceded deadly shooting near Columbia nightclub

February 3, 2020 1:37 PM Molly Stawinoga

The man accused in a deadly shooting outside a Columbia nightclub says he was punched, leading him to fire the fatal shot early Sunday.

CPD officer arrested on suspicion of DWI

February 3, 2020 12:28 PM Madison Fleck

A Columbia Police Department officer was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated late Sunday night.