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CPD officer faces DWI charge

February 13, 2020 8:18 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors filed charges against a Columbia police officer on Thursday accused of driving while intoxicated.

City of Columbia pays hundreds per night to have Wabash warming center open

February 12, 2020 6:34 PM Sydney Olsen

The overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station in downtown Columbia will be open Wednesday night. The bus station provides a place for people to get out of the cold overnight.

Missouri governor appoints PAC donor to university post

February 13, 2020 9:58 AM Associated Press

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is giving a top university appointment to a business owner who donated to a pro-Parson political action committee.

Most mid-Missouri roads clear but remain slick

February 13, 2020 5:58 AM Madison Fleck

Most roads across mid-Missouri were clear of snow on Thursday morning, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map.

Lawyers for Columbia business owner want AG to dismiss appeal

February 12, 2020 10:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawyers for a Columbia business owner whose future outside of prison remains in question want the Missouri Attorney General to drop their appeal of his case. The attorneys for Dimetrious Woods wrote to Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Wednesday asking that he voluntarily dismiss their appeal of a Cole County judge’s decision

Crews respond to poor driving conditions, warn of slick roads

February 12, 2020 9:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Local officials are warning drivers to stay in Wednesday night with slick conditions reported around Mid-Missouri.

Mid-Missouri schools impacted by winter weather

February 12, 2020 6:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public School and Southern Boone R-I Schools called off Thursday classes.

MU officials: Private shuttle service plans to run despite extreme cold

February 12, 2020 4:53 PM Molly Stawinoga

After a private shuttle company caused the University of Missouri to shut down in 2019, MU officials say they are prepared to run in the cold Thursday and Friday.

Snow days to push back end of year at Columbia, Jefferson City schools

February 12, 2020 12:35 PM Amber Tabeling

Many Mid-Missouri schools have been forced to cancel school more than three times because of winter storms this season.

Columbia woman appointed to UM System Board of Curators

February 12, 2020 3:34 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s governor tapped a Columbia woman to possibly serve on the University of Missouri System Board of Curators. Gov. Mike Parson suggested Robin Wenneker represent the district including Columbia on the board on Wednesday afternoon. That appointment is subject to approval by the state senate. Wenneker is the managing partner of CPW

CPS names new principal at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

February 12, 2020 6:45 PM Matt Ragsdale

CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said Larry Nelson was recommended to be the principal for the 2020-2021 school year.

Minor injuries reported in Boone County crash

February 12, 2020 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County officials warned drivers Wednesday morning to slow down because of snowy roads.

Jury from Kansas City area to serve in Columbia fatal hit-and-run case

February 12, 2020 4:35 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice ruled on Tuesday to select jury members from the Kansas City area for a Columbia fatal hit-and-run case.

Boone County shooting victim in critical condition, no one arrested

February 12, 2020 12:46 PM Madison Fleck

The victim of a shooting in Boone County was in critical condition on Wednesday after he was shot multiple times in the 15400 block of north Old Highway 63.

Columbia T-shirt business settles lawsuit, changes name

February 11, 2020 10:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

According to release from the business, Fast Yeti Tees is rebranding to Fast Yowi Tees.

“They pirated my business”: Grubhub lists Columbia restaurants without permission

February 11, 2020 7:11 PM Barry Mangold

Multiple restaurants recently appeared on the food delivery app Grubhub without notice, according to multiple business owners.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Jurors for Joseph Elledge’s trial to come from Warren County

February 11, 2020 8:49 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Supreme Court has decided the jurors in the case of Mengqi Ji Elledge will come from Warren County.

Columbia mom warns of the dangers of antibiotic resistance

February 11, 2020 11:19 AM Brittany Wiley

One family’s terrifying brush with illness led them to warn others about the dangers of antibiotic resistance.

CPS calls early release, road crews prepare for winter weather

February 11, 2020 6:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team extended a Weather Alert Day for accumulating snow and bitterly cold wind chills.

State trooper: Be ready for traffic backups in winter weather

February 11, 2020 4:47 PM Amber Tabeling

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it’s safest for drivers to stay in their vehicles with seat belts on if they slide off the road.