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Tractor-trailer carrying potatoes overturns in Moberly

January 3, 2020 12:25 PM Madison Fleck

A tractor-trailer carrying boxes of potatoes crashed and overturned on Highway 63 in Moberly on Friday morning.

Suspect on the run after police chase ends in Marshall

January 4, 2020 11:01 AM Molly Stawinoga

Authorities in Marshall, Missouri, were unsuccessful in finding a suspect during a search.

Chilly Day Ahead

January 4, 2020 4:37 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: AM snow showers are possible, but minimal accumulation is expected. Wind chills are a factor today, so be aware that the actual temperature differs from the “feels like” temperature. Cloud cover continues until late this afternoon. High in the upper 30s. TONIGHT: Winds shift overnight back to southwest and clouds clear, setting up conditions

Westbound lanes of Broadway to close for repairs

January 4, 2020 4:45 AM Ben Fein

Water main repairs will close part of Broadway in Columbia.

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.

Jefferson City still trying to repair damaged levee

January 3, 2020 9:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

Months after floods affected large areas of Missouri, work is still being done to repair the damage left behind.

MSHP: Fulton officer who shot Columbia man was threatened

January 3, 2020 3:54 PM Madison Fleck

After investigating, the Missouri State Highway Patrol found that a Fulton Police Department officer was threatened before he shot and killed a Columbia man.

Missouri lawmakers react to Iran attack

January 3, 2020 9:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

A day after President Donald Trump called a deadly attack on two Middle East military leaders, members of Missouri’s Congressional Delegation are speaking out.

Moniteau County Commission appoints interim assessor

January 3, 2020 3:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Moniteau County Commission approved Bill Figgins to run the assessor’s office after the previous assessor resigned.

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

Court Documents: Boone County chase exceeded speeds of 135 mph

January 2, 2020 8:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man is now charged for allegedly leading Boone County authorities on a chase that lasted 22 miles.

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.

Julian Castro ends presidential campaign

January 3, 2020 11:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at why the former mayor of San Antonio, Julian Castro, has ended his presidential campaign. Video by Stringr.

Department of Defense: US carried out deadly airstrike on leader of Iran’s elite Quds Force

January 2, 2020 9:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

The U.S. military has killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, at the direction of President Donald Trump, according to the Pentagon. General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region. https://t.co/Me5DMvMgSp— The White House 45 Archived (@WhiteHouse45) January 3, 2020

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