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Still no charges in suspected DWI fatal crash

November 2, 2021 7:25 PM Erika McGuire

At this point, charges have not been filed against the driver.

Opening statements in the murder trial of Joseph Elledge reveal Elledge killed Mengqi Ji

November 2, 2021 5:18 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both sides presented their opening statements in the Joseph Elledge murder trial in court Tuesday, revealing both the prosecution and defense agree Elledge killed Mengqi Ji in their apartment. Elledge is charged with first-degree murder and is accused of killing his wife Mengqi Ji in October 2019. Both sides will work to

Columbia City Council approves ‘Ward Reapportionment Committee’ and amendments to Citizens Police Review Board

November 1, 2021 4:38 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved a resolution Monday to establish a Ward Reapportionment Committee. Establishing a Ward Reapportionment CommitteeDownload The committee is responsible for recommending to the council, to change the geography of the city’s six wards, based on the 2020 census data. Ward boundaries are reviewed roughly every 10 years to

Jury chosen in murder trial of Joseph Elledge

November 1, 2021 6:43 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jury selection was finalized Monday, in the first-degree murder trial of Columbia man, Joseph Elledge. Judge Brouck Jacobs swore in the jurors around 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Jacobs, along with the prosecution and defense, spent all day Monday asking questions of jurors to find the group of people from Boone County to

Boone County Sheriff’s Office offers advice after Columbia man accused of hiding camera in bathroom

November 1, 2021 8:49 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Prosecutors charged a Columbia man Monday with sex crimes against a child. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Justin R. Perry, 41, on Sunday at a home in the 2400 block of East Buffalo Drive after a minor found a camera while bathing. The camera was used to

City of Columbia Utility drive thru sign on 8th Street.

Mid-Missouri utility providers offer some energy assistance options as winter weather settles in

November 1, 2021 4:44 PM Chanel Porter

As temperatures drop around freezing for the first time this winter in Mid-Missouri, utility providers are offering some energy assistance options.

MizzouForward aims to invest $1.5 billion over next decade to enhance research, educational missions

November 1, 2021 4:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri to launch MizzouForward, a planned $1.5 billion long-term investment over the next 10 years to enhance the university’s research and education missions.

Mizzou student dies after being hit by suspected drunk driver

November 1, 2021 9:29 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri sophomore has died after her car was hit by a suspected drunk driver Tuesday night. Ashley Footer, 19, was driving a 2012 Honda Civic when she turned left from Providence onto Highway 163 near Route K when an SUV ran a red light Ashley’s father, Rick Footer, says

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Joseph Elledge Timeline: Jury selection to begin Monday

October 31, 2021 8:23 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, Joseph Elledge will stand trial for the murder of his wife, Mengqi Ji, bringing an end to the case that sparked the attention of many people throughout Mid-Missouri. Jury selection starts Monday morning at the Boone County Courthouse. On Wednesday Oct. 10, 2019, Mengji Ji was reported missing by her

Evidence shows that shots were fired Sunday evening in Northwest Columbia

October 31, 2021 7:37 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evidence shows that shots were fired in Northwest Columbia Sunday evening just before 7 p.m. Police were one the scene at the Ash Street Apartments Sunday evening. Once on scene, ABC 17 News Crews saw evidence of shell casings in that area. We’re working to find out more information.

Part of Vandiver Drive temporarily closed due to crash

October 31, 2021 12:09 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Part of Vandiver Dr. near Paris Rd. is temporarily closed off due to a crash at the intersection. According to the Columbia Fire Department on scene, the crash happened around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday and involved two cars. Two people in one of the cars suffered minor injures and were taken to

One person shot in downtown Columbia Sunday morning

October 31, 2021 10:22 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Columbia Police Department, one person was shot in the 400 block of North College Ave. on Sunday morning. CPD said one man was shot around 12:30 a.m. and drove himself to a local hospital. In a release, police said the man’s injuries were non-life threatening. Police found property damage

Shots fired in downtown Columbia Sunday morning

October 31, 2021 3:59 AM Meghan Drakas

Multiple shots were fired in downtown Columbia around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Four taken to hospital after crash in Columbia

October 30, 2021 9:06 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire crews on the scene of a two-car crash in Columbia say four people have been transported to the hospital. The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 2700 block of South Providence Rd. Columbia Fire Department Captain Tracy Gray says none of the injuries are expected to be life threatening.

Columbia’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s held Saturday

October 30, 2021 2:27 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held Saturday at 1:15 p.m. at Stephens Lake Park. Hundreds of walkers were decked out in purple with personalized t-shirts honoring loved ones. The walk was full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending the disease, because like flowers, the participants don’t stop

Charity event ‘Over The Edge’ set to kick off in Columbia

October 30, 2021 4:41 AM Ben Fein

Over The Edge, a charity event sponsored by Love Columbia is set to kick off Saturday morning, allowing participants to scale down the Tiger Hotel.

Mizzou student hit by suspected drunk driver

October 29, 2021 9:46 PM Erika McGuire

Ashley Footer, a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Missouri, was hit by a suspected drunk driver Tuesday night at 9:20 p.m.

Prosecutor claims gun found in Renick murder case

October 29, 2021 9:49 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Prosecutors in a case over a Montgomery County snake breeder’s death said they found the weapon they believe his wife used to kill him. Assistant Attorney General Kevin Zoellner revealed that the state recovered the piece of evidence during Lynlee Renick’s pre-trial hearing Friday afternoon. Zoellner said the state worked with

Gov. Parson: ‘We are going to push back against the federal mandates’

October 29, 2021 1:13 PM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Governor Mike Parson hopes to halt the the Biden administration’s federal vaccine mandate. Parson spoke with ABC 17 News moments before Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, along with 10 other states, filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for imposing a vaccine mandate on

Jury selection set for Monday in first-degree murder trial of Joseph Elledge

October 29, 2021 4:21 AM Ben Fein

Joseph Elledge’s defense team is set to appear in court again Friday at 9 a.m. ahead of his first-degree murder trial, set to begin Monday.