Columbia Archives

Ice contributed to I-70 bridge crash that killed Boonville woman

February 26, 2020 5:06 AM Madison Fleck

A woman died Wednesday morning after a crash at the Missouri River bridge on Interstate 70.

Columbia woman hit while walking on Highway 40

February 26, 2020 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A 55-year-old Columbia woman was hospitalized with serious injuries Tuesday night after she was hit while walking on Highway 40.

Candidates file for August primary election

February 25, 2020 9:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Candidates for statewide and local elections filed on Tuesday for the August Primary.

Columbia crews preparing for Tuesday evening snow chances

February 25, 2020 5:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia road crews are scheduled to report at 7 p.m. with snow chances increasing into Tuesday evening.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Common illnesses, more flu cases reported around Columbia

February 25, 2020 10:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

Clinics around Columbia are seeing more new cases of common illnesses and a new study shows changing your diet could lower your risk of stroke.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Husband of missing Columbia woman not yet served with warrant

February 25, 2020 4:06 PM Connor Hirsch

After first-degree murder charges were filed nearly a week ago, Joseph Elledge has not been served with a warrant and his arraignment has not been set.

Columbia man charged after assault at Post Office

February 25, 2020 3:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Officers arrested Eddie B. Linzie, 43, of Columbia, on suspicion of first-degree assault and armed criminal action on Monday.

Gifts to Columbia Catholic school eliminate millions in debt

February 25, 2020 4:09 PM Matt Ragsdale

Anonymous gifts made to Father Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia eliminated $6.2 million of debt.

Second murder charge filed in connection with Doris Drive shooting

February 25, 2020 3:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors on Thursday charged a second person with a teen’s killing in a Feb. 5 shooting on Doris Drive.

Columbia College lays off 49 across nation

February 25, 2020 12:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia College is laying off 25 employees at its local campus.

Groups say Columbia Regional Airport grant could boost city’s economy

February 24, 2020 8:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Regional Airport received a grant for $800,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program.

Columbia police find trailer with some family belongings stolen.

Family’s stolen trailer and car found, but some items taken

February 24, 2020 11:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

A family whose lifetime worth of belongings was taken from a hotel parking lot over the weekend said police found their vehicle and trailer.

Missouri House bills aim to regulate how college athletes get paid

February 24, 2020 11:53 AM Amber Tabeling

A Missouri House committee will hear testimony Monday on three bills that would establish regulations to potential pay for college athletes.

Car slams into Columbia police cruiser, shutting down Highway 63

February 24, 2020 7:23 AM Madison Fleck

A car fire that shut down Highway 63 on Monday morning ignited after a vehicle slammed into a Columbia Police Department cruiser.

Outside of the Columbia Police Department as authorities investigated an overnight assault on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Victim suffers serious injuries in Columbia post office assault

February 24, 2020 5:21 AM Matthew Sanders

A man attacked early Monday inside the post office in downtown Columbia suffered life-threatening injuries, police said.

Man charged, accused of threatening University Hospital

February 24, 2020 11:31 AM Madison Fleck

The University of Missouri Police Department amped up its security after University Hospital allegedly received a threat last week.

Family says car, heirlooms stolen overnight during stop in Columbia

February 23, 2020 6:46 PM Connor Hirsch

A family moving across the country became victims of a vehicle and trailer theft at the Columbia Hotel early Sunday morning.

Authorities apprehended three people after a multi-county police chase ended near Ashland.

Car submerged, three in custody after multi-county chase ends in Boone County

February 22, 2020 3:31 PM Barry Mangold

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities apprehended three people after a multi-county, multi-agency chase ended near the Columbia Regional Airport. Sgt. Scott White with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Jefferson City police began pursuing a stolen SUV around 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Authorities received information on the car from a caller who reported a theft at

Experienced prosecutor helps with backlog of murder cases

February 21, 2020 8:17 PM Sydney Olsen

Morley Swingle has been working as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Boone County for two weeks.

Columbia intersection back open after crash

February 21, 2020 7:38 PM Katie Greathouse

Police and firefighters responded to a crash in Columbia on Friday night.