Columbia Archives

Court Documents: Fotoohighiam now eligible for bail

January 3, 2020 10:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

Mehrdad Fotoohighiam’s bond was set at $5 million with a myriad of conditions.

Timeline in place for short term rentals

January 3, 2020 5:30 PM Amber Tabeling

After many years there is now a timeline for when a final vote could be put in place for short term rentals in Columbia.

Crews continuing search for Mengqi Ji Elledge

January 3, 2020 5:07 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department confirmed Friday officers are continuing their search for Mengqi Ji Elledge, who’s been missing since October. CPD spokesman Jeff Pitts said officers will start the search for Elledge on the Lamine River in Cooper County. Pitts could not say what day the search will start again. A photo

New Columbia polling location on MU campus

January 3, 2020 4:02 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk said Friday a new polling location will be available to voters at the University of Missouri campus. Clerk Brianna Lennon said the polling location at the MU Memorial Student Union will open to voters for elections on March 10 and Nov. 3. The Boone County Clerk’s Office also

Boone Hospital president to retire at year’s end

January 3, 2020 12:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The president of Boone Hospital Center will retire at the end of the year when the hospital’s current lease with a St. Louis company ends.

State ethics decision raises questions for complaint against Columbia mayor

January 2, 2020 6:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A recent agreement between a St. Louis County mayor and the Missouri Ethics Commission raises questions in a complaint against Columbia’s mayor. An attorney for the Brian Treece for Mayor campaign told ABC 17 News that a consent order between the MEC and Town and Country mayor Jon Dalton shows a conflict

No injuries reported in south Columbia shooting

January 2, 2020 7:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

Officers said the shooting happened near the 5000 block of Commercial Drive after 6 p.m.

Boone County leaders sign refugee resettlement consent letter

January 2, 2020 12:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Boone County Commission on Thursday plans to sign a letter allowing refugees to resettle in Boone County.

MSHP: Fewer arrests, fatal accidents over 2020 New Year’s holiday counting period

January 2, 2020 5:14 PM Matt Ragsdale

Mid-Missouri troopers arrested seven people over the 30-hour counting period. Troop F responded to eight crashes, none of which resulted in fatalities.

Unattended cooking caused Columbia house fire

January 1, 2020 8:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

Multiple Columbia police officers, firefighters as well as an ambulance were at the scene.

Glascock officially sworn in as Columbia city manager

January 2, 2020 10:47 AM Matthew Sanders

The city of Columbia swore in its new city manager Thursday.

End of year Boone County food inspections find few violations

January 1, 2020 12:00 PM Joe McLean

In the final week of 2019, 20 restaurants, one caterer, one grocery store and a food processing facility were inspected by Boone County staff.

Corporate tax cuts and minimum wage increases take effect in Missouri

January 1, 2020 5:54 PM Amber Tabeling

A new year brings new laws. Missouri’s corporate tax cut is changing and it is unknown whether the state’s businesses will gain or lose money.

Columbia officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child's death.

Former prosecutor: Winning conviction in Columbia police manslaughter case could be difficult

January 1, 2020 12:48 PM Connor Hirsch

A former Cole County prosecutor said Wednesday that getting a conviction against a law enforcement officer is “immensely difficult.”

Twelve people killed in shootings in Columbia during 2019

December 31, 2019 7:22 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia experienced an unusually high number of homicides in 2019.

Gov. Parson consents to presidential order on refugee resettlement

December 31, 2019 8:56 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced on Tuesday that Missouri will continue allowing refugees to be placed in the state, in compliance with an order signed by President Donald Trump. Governors letter to Secretary of State PompeoDownload Trump signed Executive Order No. 13888 on Sept. 26 to include state and local governments in the

Free sober rides being offered for New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2019 4:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Businesses are lending a hand in getting people safe this New Years in Columbia and Jefferson City.

One taken to hospital in Columbia shooting

December 31, 2019 12:27 PM Madison Fleck

The Columbia Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Paris Road on Tuesday.

Court documents: CPD officer was ‘reckless’ in causing girl’s death

December 31, 2019 11:53 AM Madison Fleck

Court documents that became available on Tuesday morning revealed new details in the death of 4-year-old Gabriella Curry

Two women sue MU over handling of Title IX complaints against Terrence Phillips

December 31, 2019 5:00 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women claim the University of Missouri’s Title IX office mishandled their sexual assault and stalking allegations against former basketball player Terrence Phillips. The federal lawsuit from Jane Does 1 and 2 accuse university officials of not properly following their own rules. That includes a failure to fully investigate a claim