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Missouri state fire marshals investigating weekend fires in Cole County

November 1, 2021 1:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Cole County Fire Protection District is reporting two weekend house fires are considered total losses.

COP26 climate talks off to an ominous start after weak G20 leaders’ meeting

November 1, 2021 5:16 AM CNN

By Angela Dewan, CNN International Climate Editor It was in the city of Glasgow that Scottish engineer James Watt improved the workings of the steam engine and, unwittingly, kicked off the Industrial Revolution. Never could he have imagined that humans would burn so much coal, oil and gas over the next two centuries that they

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.

SUNDAY UPDATES: 593 new Covid-19 cases recorded across Missouri

October 31, 2021 3:44 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 6.7% on Sunday. An additional 593 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic to 702,920. There have also been 151,837 probable antigen test results being positive, with 91 added Sunday. No new deaths were added.

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

Five teenagers hurt in Pettis County crash

October 31, 2021 7:52 AM Meghan Drakas

PETTIS, Co. (KMIZ) Five teenagers were hurt in a Pettis County crash on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, 19-year-old Chantz Wheeler was driving across U.S. 65 at Trickum Rd. when the Ford Mustang he was driving went into the path of another car. The other car, a Buick Lesabre, then

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.

Memorial held for a 4 year-old boy after he was killed three years ago

October 30, 2021 5:15 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the community gathered for a memorial service Saturday at Washington Park in Jefferson City to honor a 4 year-old boy who lost his life three years ago. Darnell Gray was first reported missing on Oct. 25, 2018 but the search ended just days later when the boys body was

One woman dead Saturday after a crash in Camden County

October 30, 2021 9:28 PM Chanel Porter

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Camden County Saturday afternoon. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on Route F 21′ south of Indian Park Rd. According to the crash report from Missouri Highway Patrol, the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road after failing to navigate

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.

Walk to Vote held in Jefferson City

October 30, 2021 5:00 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Walk to Vote was held Saturday in Jefferson City at Community Park ahead of the Nov. 2 election. The Jefferson City community was invited to put on their costumes, and join the groups to trick or treat and Walk to Vote in order to raise awareness and support voting in Tuesday’s

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

SATURDAY UPDATES: Four new Covid-19 related deaths added across Missouri

October 30, 2021 2:05 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 6.6% on Saturday. An additional 799 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 702,327. There have also been 151,746 probable antigen test results being positive, with 322 added Saturday. Four new deaths were

No severe injuries in Boone Co. rollover crash on Saturday morning

October 30, 2021 10:33 AM Meghan Drakas

BOONE Co. (KMIZ) No one was severely injured in a rollover crash in Boone County on Saturday morning, according to the Columbia Police Department. According to Columbia Police at the scene, police said a car was trying to make a left onto the entrance ramp of Highway 63 along Paris Road, when the car was

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.

SportsZone Football Friday 2021: Week 10 scores and highlights

October 29, 2021 4:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Here are the scores from Week 10 of area high school football.

Colorado man charged after random attack on Interstate 70 in Cooper County

October 29, 2021 8:39 AM Zachary Farwell

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cooper County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Colorado man on Friday with attempted murder and other crimes. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Eric C. Townsend, 38, of Brighton, Colorado, was arrested on Thursday at 12 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Eric C. Townsend, 38, of Brighton,