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Columbia police complete search for remains of missing mom in debris from Lamine River

November 30, 2020 9:00 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department has finished its search for the remains of missing Columbia mother Mengqi Ji.

Fire crews work to put out a house fire on McBaine Avenue in Columbia.

Man escapes house fire without injuries in central Columbia

December 1, 2020 4:01 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 600 block of McBaine Avenue early Tuesday morning.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 138 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

November 30, 2020 7:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia man arrested after he allegedly robs a man in Waffle House parking lot

November 30, 2020 11:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man after he allegedly robs a man in a Waffle House parking lot Saturday morning. According to court records, a man got into an argument with his wife while at the Waffle House on Vandiver Dr. Officials say the man went outside to smoke and then confronted the

Columbia Police investigating assault at Best Western on Clark Lane

November 30, 2020 8:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of Columbia Police are at the Best Western Plus Columbia Inn on Clark Lane. According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene, there are eight to nine police vehicles including a K-9 unit at the hotel. Our crew on scene are reporting none of the vehicles have lights

Shooting and burglary reported at Leeway Drive apartment building

November 30, 2020 1:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police responded to a shooting and burglary at a Leeway Drive apartment building Sunday night.

Health officials prepare for increase in COVID-19 testing after holiday weekend

November 30, 2020 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Area health officials are preparing an increase in COVID-19 testing after families gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving. A spokesperson for University of Missouri Health Care, Eric Maze, said testing over the holiday weekend was similar to previous weekends, however, Monday’s are typically the busiest day of the week for testing. “On Friday the

Columbia police respond to shot fired through second story floor

November 29, 2020 10:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police confirmed a shot was fired in the 2900 block of Leeway Drive Sunday night.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases

November 29, 2020 2:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 3,193 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

No injuries were reported after a car crashed into a house on Southridge Drive on Saturday.

Car crashes into house in Columbia

November 29, 2020 12:13 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There are no reported injuries after a car crashed into a house in Columbia Saturday night. Firefighters examine the damage after a car crashed into a house in Columbia Saturday night. The Columbia Police Department was called to the 3700 block of Southridge Drive around 11:15 p.m. after receiving calls for a

Shots fired on Kelsey Drive in Columbia

November 28, 2020 8:17 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Police responded to the 5000 block of Kelsey Drive Saturday night around 7:30 p.m.

Crash on I-70 closes eastbound lanes

November 28, 2020 1:59 PM Sydney Olsen

Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol worked a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 70 Saturday around 2 p.m.

Small business Saturday to help businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

November 28, 2020 3:36 PM Zola Crowder

The District Downtown Columbia said supporting small businesses on Shop Small Businesses Saturday is even more important this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Authorities respond to a vehicle fire on South Highway 63 in Columbia

Authorities shut down Highway 63 after multi-vehicle crash

November 28, 2020 10:23 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities shut down South Highway 63 near Highway AB due to a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning. BCJC: Correction vehicle fire Northbound Highway 63 at Highway AB. Smoke creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) November 28, 2020 Our crews saw three vehicles that looked