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Police arrest Kansas City homicide suspect in Columbia

February 4, 2021 3:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Kansas City Police Department said the man is suspected of a 2016 homicide.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri ban enforcement of federal gun laws?

February 4, 2021 2:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that would ban local authorities from enforcing federal gun laws in Missouri.

Trial date set for Joseph Elledge in Mengqi Ji case

February 3, 2021 6:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of killing his wife could head to trial this fall. The jury trial for Joseph Elledge is scheduled to start at the Boone County Courthouse on Nov. 1st. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree murder in the disappearance of Mengqi Ji. He reported her missing back in October

Moberly woman charged after a domestic dispute involving a car crash

February 3, 2021 9:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly police arrested a woman after receiving calls she was naked and crashed a vehicle Wednesday morning. According to a probable cause statement, police found Gabrielle Wells outside a Moberly residence nude and disturbing the peace. While investigating the situation, police report that Wells was in a dispute with a romantic partner

Shelter Insurance reports fake check scam

February 3, 2021 5:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An insurance company headquartered in Columbia is warning of fake checks. Shelter Insurance says it has received several reports about this scam. Here’s a break down of what happens. Scammers are targeting people applying for jobs, not Shelter Insurance customers. A fraudulent check is sent to the victim to buy office supplies.

17-year-old arrested for allegedly burglarizing Bob’s Gun store; no firearms stolen

February 3, 2021 8:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ST. MARTINS, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday morning, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded for a burglary alarm at Bob’s Gun in St. Martins. When deputies arrived, they found someone had forced entry into the business. Officials say suspects left the scene with an undetermined amount of merchandise, although no firearms were stolen. Officials say a 17-year-old

Cole County Sheriff’s Dept. arrests two after armed robbery; searching for third suspect

February 3, 2021 3:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Jan. 8, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an armed robbery on the 5200 block of Bagnall Drive. Officials report three people allegedly stole a large amount of money from a man at gunpoint. Officials report that a 16-year-old was arrested within the hour of the robbery. Deputies report the

Missouri graduate to share in invention profits under deal

February 3, 2021 3:21 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri graduate who said his professor stole his invention for a drug delivery system will share in its profits under a settlement that also gives the University of Missouri System a cut of the revenue. The Kansas City Star reports that Kishore Cholkar will get at least $1.4 million

Missouri bill would ban enforcement of federal gun laws

February 3, 2021 2:10 PM Associated Press

Missouri lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban police from using federal laws to take away people’s guns.

Court documents: Drug deal led to Monday night MU Alert

February 3, 2021 9:08 AM Matt Ragsdale

Investigators allege in court documents that a drug deal led to an MU Alert being sent out Monday night.

Cooper County man arrested for child porn possession

February 2, 2021 9:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cooper County man was arrested for possession of child pornography, 2nd offense, Tuesday after a Boone County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Task Force investigator received a tip. According to a Boone County Sheriff’s Department release, investigators found at least 20 images or one video on a social media account of Dennis

Appeals Court reverses 2019 ruling about guns on MU’s campus and where they can be kept

February 2, 2021 9:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state appeals court has reversed a 2019 ruling about guns on Mizzou’s campus. The ruling now allows employees to bring guns on campus but the weapons must stay in their vehicles and hidden from sight. A University of Missouri professor filed a lawsuit in 2015 after he wanted to keep his

Gov. Parson appoints Christopher K. Limbaugh as associate circuit judge for the 19th judicial circuit

February 2, 2021 6:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson has appointed Christopher K. Limbaugh as Associate Circuit Judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit. Limbaugh currently serves as general counsel – chief legal officer for Gov. Parson. Limbaugh started his career in private practice in his hometown of Cape Girardeau. Former Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Limbaugh to be

One person arrested after shots reportedly fired into a home Monday night in Boone County

February 2, 2021 4:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of shots fired Monday night on the 4500 block of West Bellview Dr. While a report of shots fired was being reported, a report of a “suspicious person” call came on the 3500 block of Scott Blvd. While investigating the shots fired call, deputies

Columbia man charged after allegedly running over someone while looking for a dog

February 2, 2021 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a man after he allegedly ran over someone Monday night while looking for his dog. According to court documents, Timothy Withers is accused of running over the victim Monday night in the area of 8th St and Wilkes Blvd. Withers is accused of driving over someone Monday night in

Missouri’s second female Supreme Court judge retiring

February 2, 2021 3:25 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Supreme Court Judge Laura Denvir Stith is retiring. Stith said Tuesday that her last day will be March 8. Stith was appointed to the state Supreme Court in 2001 by former Democratic Gov. Bob Holden. She was only the second woman to be appointed to the high court. She was

Benton County judge sets bond for mother accused in child murder case

February 2, 2021 11:56 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Benton County judge approved bond for a mother charged in connection with her child’s death.

MU Alerts: All clear given after reports of shots fired near 5th and Turner

February 1, 2021 9:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Alerts reported gunshots were fired at 5th and Turner in downtown Columbia just before 9 p.m. last night. ABC 17 News crews saw Columbia police and EMS are scene. More than a dozen MUPD and CPS vehicles were on the scene. About 20 minutes after the original MU Alert, the university

Kansas City man charged after Sunday morning chase on Interstate 70

February 1, 2021 9:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man they believe led them on a chase on Interstate 70 that reached speeds of upwards of 100 mph. According to court documents, Columbia police attempted to stop Devonta Findley who was allegedly driving a truck that had a license plate that came back stolen before Findley sped

Three teens, two juveniles arrested in Callaway County church vandalism

February 1, 2021 3:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

TEBBETTS, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people have been arrested in connection with a church that was vandalized in Callaway County. The 143-year-old historically-black church suffered smashed windows and other damage. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism said vandals hit Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church sometime between Jan. 22 and 23. A week after the vandalism was