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
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The Columbia Board of Realtors will host the first April election forum of the season Wednesday night.
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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.
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with lows falling into the upper 30s to around 40 along with gusty winds. TOMORROW: Showers move in early, with falling temperatures as winds pick up from the northwest. Temperatures start out in the mid-40s then fall into the low 30s through late afternoon. A few snow showers will be possible on
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Independent living facilities in the area have expressed concerns that health departments are not giving their residents a fair opportunity to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
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WEDNESDAY: We’re tracking more sunshine to pair with a southerly breeze with some gusts up around 20-25 mph. That will help temperatures get into the low to mid 50’s, so try to get out and enjoy it while it’s here! TONIGHT: We stay mild as clouds return and our wind out of the south keeps
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many local performing arts centers and venues in Columbia have temporarily closed their doors due to the pandemic, and local businesses are taking the hit. The Blue Note, one of Columbia’s popular event centers has temporarily closed their doors to the public due to COVID-19. The venue plans to re-open its doors
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with patchy fog developing. Lows in the mid-upper 20s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the low 50s. EXTENDED: Clouds move in tomorrow night ahead of our next front that will bring rain on Thursday, and perhaps a few light scattered snow showers late Thursday afternoon (no impacts expected). By Thursday night, we fall off into the
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TUESDAY: We start off another morning with some clouds and it looks like those may break apart for the afternoon. High pressure is setting up shop, which will keep winds light, but looks like it will only clear up some clouds around the lake. Many of us will be stuck in the 30’s this afternoon as
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Watch the full federal coronavirus response news briefing in the player below. Even for those who have been infected with Covid-19, there is a “very high rate” of re-infection if the new variants become dominant, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday. Health experts have identified at least three coronavirus variants in the US that appeared to
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TUESDAY: We start off another morning with some clouds and it looks like it might be tough to shake this afternoon. High pressure is setting up shop, which will keep winds light, but looks like it will only clear up some clouds around the lake. Many of us will be stuck in the 30’s this
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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
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The total amount that is being recommended by the Housing and Community Development Commission is $797,588. The commission divided that amount among 14 different entities, including rental assistance, food pantries, utility help and other social services.
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly with lows in the mid-20s. TOMORROW: Clouds gradually decrease. Highs in the low 40s with late day sunshine. EXTENDED: As upper high pressure moves overhead Wednesday, temperatures rise into the low 50s with gusty south winds. Another front moves in from the west on Thursday, bringing rain during the day,
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MONDAY: We’re staying chilly to start the week. Cloud cover looks like it could be tough to shake today, while that northwest wind sticks around. Temperatures look to hold pretty steady, in the low to mid 30’s. TONIGHT: Those clouds will start to break up a bit more tonight as that wind backs off. Lows
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Helias senior wrestler Nikolai Careaga and his family have been through an unthinkable tragedy. Together, they’ve been able to push forward thanks to the support from their community. You can watch the full story in the video player above. Jackson Careaga was full of life. Photo Courtesy: Careaga Family “He would
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TONIGHT: Winds will hold on as a few spot snow showers are possible. Cloudy conditions will dominate with lows falling into the lower 30s. MONDAY: Clouds will hang on most of the day but start breaking by the afternoon. Temperatures will stick to the 30s again but conditions remain dry and winds die down. EXTENDED:
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TODAY: Expect chillier temperatures today with highs in the mid-30s. Clouds will hang around and winds will gust up to 30 mph, pushing wind chills into the 20s. Light snow flurries are possible but won’t be impactful. MONDAY: Clouds will hang on most of the day but start breaking by the afternoon. Temperatures will stick
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TONIGHT: Rain will slowly dwindle down with only spot showers possible as we transition into tomorrow morning. At some point in the early morning, we could see the precipitation transition from rain into snow as temperatures fall below freezing. SUNDAY: Spot snow showers could still linger, but they won’t have much impact on our day.
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TODAY: Rain will begin steadily this morning, with a few thunderstorms popping up into the afternoon. Highs will be able to reach the mid-40s. Up to 1″ of rain is possible with winds gusting up to 30 mph. SUNDAY: Any wintry precipitation looks to stay to the north as lingering showers continue into the early
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