Police: Driver in deadly Columbia chase hit parked cars
In a media release, police noted Hayden Holt, 17, struck several parked vehicles during the chase.
Continue ReadingIn a media release, police noted Hayden Holt, 17, struck several parked vehicles during the chase.
Continue ReadingA custody hearing began Friday to determine who will have temporary guardianship over the child of Joseph and Mengqi Ji Elledge. It comes nearly two months after Mengqi Ji was reported missing by her husband, Joseph Elledge, prompting a weeks-long search. Jean Elledge, Joseph Elledge’s mother, filed for guardianship of the couple’s child in late
Continue ReadingColumbia’s former police chief pleaded guilty Friday to driving with excessive blood-alcohol content, his attorney said.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An off-duty Columbia police officer told his co-workers he saw former police chief Ken Burton drinking prior to officers pulling Burton over and ticketing him. Defense attorney Andrew Popplewell disclosed some of the details of Burton’s arrest in a motion to suppress evidence in the case. Burton faces one count of driving
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia could take over ownership of the Central Missouri Events Center, formerly known as the Boone County Fairgrounds, under an agreement unveiled Thursday at a joint news conference. City and county leaders gathered at City Hall to announce the transfer of ownership of 135.9 acres to the city, according
Continue ReadingThe public had the opportunity to meet with the three finalists for the Columbia Fire Chief position on Thursday. Maria Beermann-Foat, Christopher Riley and Andy Woody met with the community at REDI from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ABC 17 News asked each candidate what his or her priorities would be if selected for the job.
Continue ReadingLawyers for a Columbia man accused of child abuse and suspected in his wife’s disappearance have asked for a change of judge.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Navy submarine USS Columbia holds a special place in the hearts of many in Columbia, making the news of the deadly shooting at Pearl Harbor hard to hear. The US sailor who killed two civilian workers and injured another before killing himself Wednesday at Pearl Harbor was a part of the
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department was investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred in an MU residence hall. Justin C. Clark, 19, of St. Charles, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with second-degree sodomy. Police were originally alerted to the incident on Wednesday, but the assault allegedly happened early Tuesday morning
Continue ReadingDivers continued their search of the Lamine River for a missing Columbia woman on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingThe search for a missing Columbia mom will continue for a fourth day Thursday on the Lamine River.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A woman who was the victim of a Columbia shooting on Nov. 15 died last week. The Columbia Police Department responded to the 2800 block of Jacobs Place on Friday at about 5:20 p.m. and found Asia L. Plagman, 22, unresponsive, according to city spokesman Brian Adkisson. Plagman was taken to the
Continue ReadingBoone County’s head prosecutor said Wednesday that murder convictions can be won without a body, as divers continued their search for a missing Columbia woman in the Lamine River.
Continue ReadingAfter a couple of hours of public comment Tuesday night, the Boone County Commission voted 2-1 to approve a request to rezone land for a MidwayUSA facility.
Continue ReadingBOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Residents of Boone County had an opportunity to comment on a proposed tax increase for the 2020 budget. The county commission held a public hearing on the 2020 budget at its Monday meeting, which started at 7 p.m. in the county government center at 801 E. Walnut St. in Columbia.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal grant will help the University of Missouri restart a law clinic dedicated to investigating cases of possible wrongful conviction. The nearly $500,000 grant from the Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice will fund the MU Innocence Clinic. The money will pay for DNA tests on evidence involved in cases
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Divers with the Mid-Missouri Sheriff’s Dive Team continued their search for missing Columbia woman Mengqi Elledge Tuesday. They have been searching the Lamine River in Cooper County. They first searched the area on Nov. 26. Jack Brade is chief of the Regional West Fire Protection District. He did not assist in the
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation along with 137 other nonprofits are raising money during the city’s annual fundraiser. The parks department is selling commemorative posters designed by Columbia artist David Spear as part of this year’s CoMoGives campaign. Residents attended the campaign kickoff and poster unveiling event Tuesday at Walt’s Bike Shop on
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Doctors at Broadway Urgent Care reported seeing patients with sinus infections, colds, and stomach aches and pains. Broadway Urgent Care said people should continue to take preventative measures like washing their hands.
Continue ReadingThe Mid-Missouri Sheriff’s Dive Team and Columbia Police Department will continue their search for a missing Columbia woman Tuesday.
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