Police believed to have found Mengqi Ji’s body: a timeline of her disappearance
Police are waiting for the remains found Thursday to go through DNA testing and/or confirmation with dental records to verify the identity.
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Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. continue to investigate after reports of multiple shots fired
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate a report of shots fired on the 800 block of Demaret Dr. late Tuesday night, early Wednesday morning. Callers reported hearing multiple shots fired (anywhere from 6 to up 40 shots fired). Deputies reported finding multiple shell casing in the area. A day later, residents
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Columbia police looking to verify human remains found as Mengqi Ji
Columbia police are investigating a death at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park near Columbia.
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ABC 17 News COVID-19 roundtable discussion with MU Chancellor and Columbia Chamber of Commerce president
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) You’ve heard this week from local businesses in Columbia after some COVID-19 restrictions. Tonight the Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick spoke about the return to the business as usual. The University of Missouri is also about a day away from the start of its spring break. MU Chancellor Mun Choi
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 85th coronavirus related death, 27th this year
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Homeless can receive access to stimulus payments
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The homeless population has the ability to receive stimulus checks. The IRS offers a free tax filing tool on its website allowing for unhoused people who make less than $72,000 annually to file easily. The department also offers free tax prep help for those in need, which will provide options for tax
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Missouri launches ‘Get a Ride’ page to increase access to vaccines
Get a Ride’s website connects residents with several free and low-cost transportation, both statewide and by region.
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Bird Scooters are heading back to Columbia as soon as April 1st
The Columbia City Council approved an agreement with Bird Ride, Inc. and the University of Missouri to bring the dockless scooters back to the city on March 15.
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Boone County Sheriff’s Department looking for stolen vehicle suspect that led to chase
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s department is looking for a suspect in a stolen vehicle case after an afternoon chase on Business Loop 70. A Deputy stopped the stolen Ford Taurus at 1:13 p.m. but the driver of the Taurus drove off. Officials report a chase began but ended due to safety concerns.
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Two men charged after convenience store robbery Tuesday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are charged after a convenience store robbery at the Petro Mart on the 1000 block of Stadium Blvd Tuesday morning. According to court documents, Tyrese Craft and Howard Craft are accused of robbing the store. A witness told police that a man came in Tuesday morning to the store, dropped
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Local businesses see fewer applicants as pandemic restrictions are lifted
Boone County’s new pandemic health order went into Wednesday at noon, lifting all occupancy limits on restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and other businesses.
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Columbia Regional Airport terminal on track despite coronavirus pandemic
A member of Columbia’s Airport Advisory Board said Wednesday that construction of a new airport terminal is on track.
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Police: Medical issue leads to Grindstone crash; one arrested
Columbia police say a driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after another driver had a medical issue that led to a crash Tuesday night at Grindstone Parkway and Highway 63.
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Woman arrested after south Columbia house fire
Police arrested a woman on suspicion of assault, arson and burglary after an early morning fire Wednesday in south Columbia.
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New Boone County health order takes effect Wednesday at noon
Columbia’s latest health order set to go into effect Wednesday at noon, will lift all occupancy limits on businesses.
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Grindstone Pkwy at Highway 63 back open after evening wreck
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting Grindstone Pkwy at Highway 63 is back open after an evening wreck. A two vehicle wreck has temporarily closed lanes at the intersection of Grindstone Pkwy at Highway 63. An ABC 17 News crew on scene reports two vehicles were damaged in a wreck. Watch the
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Local health leaders working to vaccinate homeless and vulnerable populations as more become eligible
The spokeswoman for the health department Sara Humm said health leaders have been working with those non-profits who work directly with the vulnerable populations
Continue Reading Columbia police arrest two after convenience store robbery early Tuesday
Police say a robber got away from a west Columbia convenience store with an undisclosed amount of money early Tuesday.
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Columbia Public Schools reaches settlement with family over the use of seclusion rooms
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement has been reached between Columbia Public Schools and the family of a student over the use of seclusion rooms. The district agreed to pay a family $20,000 over claims administrators at Beulah Ralph Elementary School put a child in a room for several hours as punishment. CPS denied it did
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Columbia police looking for possible witnesses to March 14 fatal shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are attempting to locate possible witnesses to a recent murder at Waffle House, located on 904 Vandiver Dr. Officials are looking for the owner of the vehicle. On March 14, two people left the Waffle House at 904 Vandiver Dr around 11 p.m. The owners were seen inside the Waffle
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