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Missouri man sentenced for housing development scam

November 10, 2019 7:56 AM Brittany Wiley

A Missouri developer has been sentenced to a year in prison for a scam that cost six families nearly $400,000.

Last Day of Warmth: Snow’s on the Way

November 10, 2019 4:53 AM Jehnna Azzara

SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny with highs in the upper 50’s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Increasing cloud cover will lead up to the rapid decline in temperatures. Rain will be likely to start falling around 10-11 pm Sunday night. This should remain rain until Monday morning since temperatures will be above freezing until 6 am Monday. Lows in the

One person shot after home invasion on Eastland Circle

November 10, 2019 12:24 AM Barry Mangold

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Columbia police said one man was shot in connection with a home invasion Saturday night. It happened around 10:30 p.m. on Eastland Circle, off of Business Loop 70. The victim was taken to University Hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound after officers arrived. Police did not say if the victim

Vigil for Columbia woman held one month after she was reported missing

November 9, 2019 3:43 PM Connor Hirsch

Friends and family of a missing Columbia woman gathered for a vigil Saturday, one month after she was reported missing by her husband, who is now the prime suspect in her disappearance. Mengqi Ji Elledge, 28, went missing Oct. 8. Her husband, Joseph Elledge reported her missing a day and a half after she allegedly

Nothing goes right for Mizzou against No. 6 Georgia in third straight loss

November 9, 2019 9:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) – Jake Fromm threw two touchdown passes to George Pickens and No. 6 Georgia posted its third shutout, dominating a Missouri offense missing two of its biggest playmakers in a 27-0 victory Saturday night. Georgia (8-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference, No. 6 College Football Playoff) moved closer to its third straight berth in

Trailer fire investigation underway in Russellville

November 9, 2019 3:07 PM Barry Mangold

Emergency crews responded to a trailer fire on Elnor Lane in Russellville on Saturday afternoon. The Cole County Fire Protection District had three trucks stationed outside of a row of trailers in the 4700 block of Elnor Lane. About two-thirds of a trailer was on fire when crews arrived, according to the fire protection district.

One More Day of Warmth

November 9, 2019 7:02 PM Maddie Est

SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear, lows in the lower 40’s SUNDAY: Clouds building, highs in the upper 50’s EXTENDED: The warmth we’ve been seeing lingers for one more day, however, a strong cold front is slowly making it’s way toward Mid-Missouri. Once the front passes, we are tracking the possibility for rain showers leading into Monday morning

Investigation underway after morning condo fire in Columbia

November 9, 2019 2:13 PM Barry Mangold

Authorities are investigating what caused a Columbia apartment building to catch fire on Saturday morning. The Columbia Fire Department responded to Smithton Condo Apartments around 8 a.m. for reports of a fire. Upon arrival, crews saw heavy smoke coming from the building, according to a news release. The department requested more assistance after receiving reports

Fulton man arrested for disturbance on State Road NN

November 9, 2019 10:32 AM Brittany Wiley

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man faces weapons and assault charges after a disturbance in Callaway County on Thursday. Steven Thomas Jr, 29, was arrested Thursday after deputies responded to a disturbance in the 7000 block of State Road NN. During the disturbance, several shots were fired, the sheriff’s office said. According to the

HS Football Playoff Highlights/Scores: Nov. 8, 2019

November 9, 2019 7:14 AM Andrew Kauffman

Several local high school football teams advanced in the state playoffs on Friday. Here are the scores from all of the games. You can watch the highlights in the video above. Francis Howell (19) North Battle (54) FSalem (0) at Blair Oaks (48) FLebanon (43) at Helias (13) FSouth Shelby (36) at South Callaway (43)

Beautiful Weekend Leads to Winter’s Arrival

November 9, 2019 4:31 AM Jehnna Azzara

SATURDAY: Beautiful and sunny, highs around 60 degrees. SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear, lows in the lower 40’s. EXTENDED: We are going to be spoiled this weekend with beautiful weather and warmer temperatures due to a wind out of the south but that all chances as a cold front pushes through the area Sunday night leaving us

Man accused of September armed robbery arrested

November 8, 2019 11:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutors charged a man suspected of a Sept. 18 armed robbery at a Columbia gas station. David Slaughter faces a charge of first-degree robbery in the case. He was booked into the Boone County jail Friday. Court documents say Slaughter handed a note to a worker at the Midwest Petroleum

Boonville City Council approves site plan for possible medical marijuana facility

November 8, 2019 10:23 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boonville City Council approved plans for a potential medical marijuana facility at its meeting Monday night. According to the final site plan, MOCO, LLC plans to build a 28,500-square-foot cultivation and office building at 2419 Nor-Cat Way. The ordinance signed by the president of the council said that the City Council

Columbia’s homeless population asks for more resources as dangerous temperatures set in

November 8, 2019 10:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Resources at Mid-Missouri homeless shelters could be thin with members of the vulnerable population needing assistance. Wilkes Boulevard United Methoidst Church, Salvation Army, St. Francis House and others serve Columbia’s homeless population. Some homeless shelters require a state ID or background check to enter the homes, according to members of Columbia’s homeless

Trial delayed for Columbia contractor after Minnesota imprisonment

November 8, 2019 8:44 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A trial scheduled for a Columbia contractor over allegations of stealing is pushed back following his imprisonment in Minnesota. Court records in Washington County, Minnesota show that a judge ordered Scott G. Treffert be sent to prison following a probation violation. The August order does not specify how Treffert violated his probation

Co-founder of Mid-Missouri veterans organization dies

November 8, 2019 4:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mary Posner, co-founder and president of Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Veterans Corporation, died on Oct. 26, 2019. Posner along with more than 3,000 volunteers ran the salute to veterans event in Columbia for the past 33 years. The event was moved to Jefferson City in 2019 while crews worked on the

Man charged in Boone County accused of sexual contact with a child

November 8, 2019 7:14 PM Alec Pettus

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutors charged Zechariah Williams on Thursday with statutory sodomy of a person younger than 12 years old. According to court documents, investigators interviewed the victim, who detailed the alleged assault. The probable cause statements says Williams blew marijuana smoke into the child’s mouth. Documents show the incident happened in central

MoDOT approves three Mid-Missouri road projects

November 8, 2019 7:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation awarded bids to a pair of construction companies for projects in three Mid-Missouri counties. A new multi-million dollar interchange on Highway 54 near the Lake of the Ozarks was among the projects approved. The construction will replace the current interchange between Kingdom City and Camdenton. According to

Boone County Joint Communications explains safeguards during outages and maintenance

November 8, 2019 3:30 PM Connor Hirsch

Boone County’s 911 agency says it had safeguards in place to make sure the system stayed online during recent scheduled call center maintenance. Boone County Joint Communications director Chad Martin said during the scheduled maintenance the department staffs its backup location in case something were to happen. “When either CenturyLink or our IT department will

JCFD issues winter safety reminders as mid-Missouri enters cold months

November 8, 2019 1:42 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Fire Department published an advisory reminding residents about the proper use of supplemental heating devices as below-freezing temperatures make their way into mid-Missouri. High temperatures are expected to range from the upper 20s to low 30s Monday and Tuesday, with overnight lows both nights in the low to mid-teens, according to the