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Police release name of man killed in Columbia pedestrian crash

October 8, 2020 10:19 AM Matt Ragsdale

Officers said the man was walking in a westbound lane of Interstate 70 when he was hit by two cars.

Thursday marks one year since Columbia woman last seen alive

October 8, 2020 5:11 AM Ben Fein

It has now been one year since Columbia woman Mengqi Ji was last seen alive.

Stephens College reports zero active COVID-19 cases, zero students in quarantine and isolate

October 7, 2020 7:28 PM Amber Tabeling

As the return to learning continues one local college currently see’s no active cases of COVID-19 and no students in quarantine or isolation.

Columbia police to again search river for remains of Mengqi Ji

October 7, 2020 3:54 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said Wednesday that it would make another attempt at finding a woman’s remains in the Lamine River. Police suspended the search for Mengqi Ji’s remains in the river near Boonville in June. Ji went missing last October. Her husband, Joseph Elledge, has been charged with her murder. Elledge

State Farm to sublease rest of Columbia campus to Veterans United

October 7, 2020 2:16 PM ABC 17 News Team

Insurance company State Farm will sublease its campus on Providence Road to Veterans United starting Dec. 1.

Mizzou, LSU game leads to staffing shortage; could boost economy

October 7, 2020 1:54 PM Zola Crowder

MU officially confirmed Wednesday that Saturday’s game moved to Columbia because of Hurricane Delta.

CPS proposed 4-day plan would not allow for social distancing

October 7, 2020 11:48 AM Riane Cleveland

The plan said social distancing would not be possible if elementary students returned to school.

Columbia police respond to Rice Road early Wednesday morning.

Shooting leaves multiple homes damaged in northeast Columbia

October 7, 2020 4:17 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police were searching the area of Rice Road Wednesday morning.

Four-day week on table for Columbia Public Schools return to classrooms

October 6, 2020 6:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The head of Columbia Public Schools on Tuesday proposed a four-day week as an alternative to bringing students back into classrooms for two days in a hybrid plan.

Boone County Clerk’s office prepares for civilian ‘poll watching’

October 6, 2020 6:21 PM Sydney Olsen

During the first presidential debate President Donald Trump urged his supporters to go to polling places on election day and be on the lookout for voter fraud.

Missouri Lottery: Columbia convenience store sells $5 Million Scratchers ticket

October 6, 2020 3:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Florida man has won the Missouri Lottery’s “$5,000,000 Cash Extravaganza” after buying a Scratchers ticket in Columbia. The ticket was sold at the Breaktime convenience store at 900 Conley Road in Columbia. Anyone with a winning ticket of or over $600 can make a claim at all Missouri Lottery offices by

Columbia school board to get update on return to classrooms

October 6, 2020 11:37 AM Zola Crowder

The Columbia Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday afternoon to get and update from the administration on the district’s reopening plan as the COVID-19 case rate continues to fall.

Boone County considers CARES Act money for utility help

October 6, 2020 12:06 PM Riane Cleveland

The Boone County Commission discussed CARES Act funding for a utility assistance program on Tuesday.

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

Columbia City Council unanimous in COVID-19 health order extension

October 5, 2020 3:07 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will get an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vote on the extension of the current health order when it meets Monday night.

Columbia man arrested on suspicion of stealing from Midway residence

October 6, 2020 7:58 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man was arrested Monday on suspicion of stealing and burglary linked to an ongoing investigation in Midway.

City of Columbia delays utility shutoffs

October 6, 2020 12:04 AM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia has delayed turning off utilities for customers who are behind on their bills.

TRUTH ALERT: Rowden ad hits Baker on work record

October 5, 2020 7:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A political ad from the campaign of state Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) attacks his Democratic opponent on her work in the health care field. Rowden is running against Judy Baker for the state Senate District 19, which covers Boone and Cooper counties. An ABC 17 News Truth Alert looked into an attack

Columbia police ask community to keep eyes peeled after recent gun violence

October 5, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia logged six shootings in the first four days of October.

Man arrested after running from Columbia Police Friday evening

October 5, 2020 11:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement states how Columbia Police arrested a man after a short police chase. Court documents report a Columbia police officer was patrolling the 300 block of Nebraska when he saw a subject he believed to be Michale Rubio riding a bike. After turning around the patrol vehicle,

Columbia utility disconnections begin; some not in favor of proposed property tax increase

October 5, 2020 4:03 PM Riane Cleveland

The city of Columbia began utility disconnections Monday for customers behind on their payments.