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The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City of Columbia announces formation of ward reapportionment committee

November 12, 2021 9:35 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The city of Columbia has announced the formation of the ward reapportionment committee to help move City Council ward boundaries based on new census data.

Extradition hearing scheduled on Tuesday for Columbia murder suspect caught in Iowa

November 12, 2021 5:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says an extradition hearing will be held on Tuesday in Iowa for Mark Achterberg.

HR director and health department assistant director resign from City of Columbia positions

November 12, 2021 9:22 AM Molly Stawinoga

Two officials with the City of Columbia turned in their resignations over the past week.

Defense and prosecuting attorneys react to Joseph Elledge’s murder conviction

November 12, 2021 5:55 AM Ben Fein

A jury took until the early morning hours Friday to deliver a 28 year sentence recommendation, after Joseph Elledge was convicted of 2nd degree murder on Thursday.

Jury recommends 28-year prison sentence for Joseph Elledge

November 11, 2021 4:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

A jury recommended a 28-year prison sentence for Joseph Elledge after finding him guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mengqi Ji.

Possible murder weapon discovered during arrest in Boone County homicide

November 11, 2021 12:15 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) Iowa police believe they may have discovered the murder weapon in a motel room while arresting a Columbia man accused of homicide. A Columbia murder suspect was arrested Wednesday in Creston, Iowa in the shooting death of Justin W. Stidham. According to police, at 5:15 p.m the Iowa State Patrol, Creston Police

Urban agriculture hosts Veterans Day event

November 11, 2021 11:48 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture is hosting a free lunch for all vets. The event’s location is at Mark and Carol Stevenson Veteran Urban Farm. Urban Agriculture has hosted this same event before. Its purpose remains in serving Veterans in a variety of ways, including job training, hosting outdoor therapy sessions,

All lanes re-opened after multi-vehicle crash on I-70

November 11, 2021 5:36 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least six vehicles were involved in a pile-up along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70. Two of the vehicles were tractor-trailers and one was a fuel hauler that was jackknifed. The wreck caused eastbound I-70 to be shut down for over an hour. The crash happened right before the Stadium Blvd.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools reports all elementary and middle schools affected by coronavirus

November 11, 2021 4:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Veterans United gifts American Legion Post 202 $100,000 for new roof

November 11, 2021 1:47 PM Joushua Blount

American Legion Post 202 Columbia was awarded $100,000 from Veterans United.

Free meals and deals for 2021 Veterans Day

November 10, 2021 10:12 AM Karl Wehmhoener

Free meals and deals for veterans on Thursday for Veterans Day.

Closing arguments begin Thursday in Joseph Elledge murder trial

November 10, 2021 5:42 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Closing arguments in the Joseph Elledge murder trial will start Thursday morning. The defense finished up its last piece of evidence just after 3 p.m. Both sides will now go over what charges jurors might consider convicting Elledge of. Elledge is charged with first-degree murder. That comes with just one penalty in

Murder suspect’s wife reacts after he’s captured in Iowa

November 10, 2021 12:18 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Mark Achterberg was taken into custody Wednesday night in Creston, Iowa. Boone County prosecutors charged Achterberg on Tuesday with first degree murder in the shooting death of Justin W. Stidman. “This is such a sad and preventable situation,” said Kerra Prohaska, Achterberg’s wife. “My heart goes

Financial assistance available in Columbia for broadband internet access

November 10, 2021 9:09 PM Hannah Falcon

Concerned residents, internet providers and task force members shared ideas and concerns about the future of broadband access in Columbia.

A Missouri business helps veterans find jobs before leaving the military

November 10, 2021 11:32 AM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple organizations are hosting hiring events and touting veteran workforce accomplishments ahead of Veterans Day.

Joseph Elledge on the stand for nearly eight hours in his murder trial

November 9, 2021 5:31 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Joseph Elledge told jurors his version of what happened to his wife Mengqi Ji in 2019. Elledge has been on the stand for six hours now as his murder trial goes into its second week. Elledge took the stand and talked about what the defense called in opening statements a “tragic accident”

Deputies searching for man charged with first-degree murder after Columbia shooting

November 9, 2021 5:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man in connection with a deadly shooting.

Man sentenced for his role in Columbia killing

November 9, 2021 10:00 PM Katie Greathouse

A judge sentenced a man Tuesday to four years in prison for his involvement in a deadly shooting in February.

CPS parent wants better communication after incident at Battle Elementary

November 9, 2021 8:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

A parent at Columbia Public Schools is calling for better communication from the district after a scare at Battle Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.

CPS elementary school parents prepare for their kids to have the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19

November 9, 2021 6:33 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools announced Tuesday that in-school vaccination clinics for elementary school students will begin next week. Some parents have already signed their students up, but others are more hesitant about what to do. Sara Humm with the Columbia/Boone County Health Department says anyone under 18 is required to have a parental