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Deputies arrest man suspected of Saturday night shooting on Millbrook Drive

March 29, 2021 10:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested one man suspected of a late-Saturday night shooting in west Columbia.

The first day of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial in the death of George Floyd starts Monday

March 29, 2021 9:29 AM CNN

Opening statements are set to begin Monday in former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial, 10 months after George Floyd’s death under his knee launched a summer of protest and unrest.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen trash at Columbia’s recycling drop-off sites?

March 29, 2021 2:08 AM ABC 17 News Team

The city of Columbia on Friday warned residents against illegal dumping at the city’s residential recycling drop-off sites. The city said in a news release that it’s seeing more illegal dumping at the sites and that anyone caught will be prosecuted. The dumping also threatens the relationship between the city and the businesses that offer

Local shelters working to get the homeless access to stimulus payments

March 28, 2021 3:33 PM Victoria Bragg

Local homeless shelters, like the Salvation Army, are ensuring residents and clients have access to federally-approved stimulus money if eligible.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 300 new COVID-19 cases

March 28, 2021 2:33 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 263 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday bringing the total up to 488,455. This is below the daily average in the state, which is 301 cases per day. The state reported 2,104 new cases of the virus in the past seven days. No new

Columbia residents ‘not surprised’ about illegal dumping after new city-issued trash bags

March 27, 2021 3:25 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia officials are reminding residents of the risks of illegal dumping. Officials said this has been happening at recycling centers in Columbia and the illegal dumping poses a threat to public health. Columbia resident, Samantha Jones, said “my initial reaction to the statement about the illegal dumping was, we told

Phase 2 of Missouri’s vaccine plan set to open Monday

March 28, 2021 8:31 AM Ben Fein

Missouri’s phased approach to vaccination in the Show Me State is set to once again expand on Monday.

Deputies were called around 11:30 Saturday night to the 4400 block of West Millbrook Drive for reports of shots heard.

Nobody injured after West Columbia shooting

March 28, 2021 1:09 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nobody is injured after a shooting late Saturday night in West Columbia. Deputies were called out around 11:30 p.m. to the 4400 block of West Millbrook Drive for reports of shots heard. Upon arrival, Boone County deputies found a man under the influence of narcotics having a seizure. The man regained consciousnesses

One person hospitalized after multiple car pile up on Bernadette Drive near 1-70

March 27, 2021 6:21 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was taken to the hospital after a multiple car pile up on Bernadette Dr. near Interstate 70 Saturday night. Columbia Police said three cars were involved in the crash. Drivers involved in the crash told ABC 17 crews they were idling when a truck hit them from behind and smashed

SATURDAY UPDATES: More than 800,000 Missourians have completed vaccination

March 27, 2021 2:43 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 348 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday bringing the total up to 488,192. The state reported 2,102 new cases of the virus in the past seven days. Two more virus-related deaths were also reported bringing the state’s total to 8,440. According to the state’s

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers busted a vehicle for speeding in Cole County Friday night and found guns and drugs inside.

Four arrested after MSHP finds guns, drugs and cash

March 27, 2021 10:29 AM Zach Boetto

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers busted a vehicle for speeding in Cole County Friday night and found guns and drugs inside. In a tweet, MSHP said state troopers stopped the vehicle on US 54, at Hammann Drive. Upon further investigation, troopers seized two loaded guns, over $16,000 in cash and a

Spring break begins for MU students as COVID-19 cases remain low

March 27, 2021 5:42 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Spring break started Saturday for students at the University of Missouri. The university will not require students living on campus to be tested when they return, like the school did for winter break. MU spokesman Christian Basi said low case numbers and timing were some of the factors that played a role

Man hospitalized after crash in Osage

March 27, 2021 7:07 AM Ben Fein

Derek Kever was transported to Capitol Region Hospital following a single vehicle crash in Osage early Saturday morning.

Jefferson City man convicted of assault charges, cleared of felony murder

March 26, 2021 9:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A suspect in a deadly Jefferson City shooting was cleared of felony murder charges. Dana Day Junior was accused of killing Taveeon Fowler in 2017. After nearly 6 hours of discussion, a jury convicted Day of first- and second-degree assault charges. Prosecutor Locke Thompson says Day took part in a fight

City of Columbia reminds residents of the risks of illegal dumping

March 26, 2021 8:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia officials is reminding residents of the risks of illegal dumping. City officials say they have seen this happening more frequently at recycling centers and say the illegal dumping poses a threat to public health. Some of the problems the city has noticed is people dropping off large items that

Woman sentenced in connection with death of Carl DeBrodie

March 26, 2021 7:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who pleaded guilty to health care fraud in connection with the death of Carl DeBrodie has been sentenced. A judge sentenced Melissa Delap to five years of probation Friday after she pleaded guilty in 2018. She admitted to lying about face-to-face assessments with DeBrodie. His body was found in 2017

Jefferson City chase ends south of Columbia

March 26, 2021 7:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol report a chase that began in the city has ended south of Columbia on US 63. According to Corporal Green, a chase began after an incident at a Kohl’s in Jefferson City. The department’s helicopter was used to follow the vehicle before it was spike. Three people are

FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools Foundation donates 100,000 child-size masks for students

March 26, 2021 9:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shifting the focus in the death of Mengqi Ji to Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

March 26, 2021 5:25 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department announced Thursday it believes remains found at Rock Bridge State Park belong to Mengqi Ji. Since October 2019, the Columbia Police Department has been investigating the disappearance of Mengqi Ji, who was reported missing by her husband Joseph Elledge. Elledge is the key suspect in the disappearance of his wife

MSHP: Distracted driving causes US 54 wreck in Callaway County

March 26, 2021 4:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a driver distracted by a cellphone caused a wreck on US 54 near County Road 338 in Callaway County Thursday. The online crash report reports a 2011 Kia Sorento hit the rear of a tractor-trailer causing the Sorento to overturn. Officials report the driver,