Columbia Archives

Police: Columbia man led officers on chase in stolen vehicle

January 8, 2020 7:37 PM Matt Ragsdale

Zachary Bradley, 23, of Columbia was arrested near Hinkson Creek after CPD said he led officers on a chase in a stolen car.

Global Military expert says a draft is highly unlikely

January 8, 2020 6:54 PM Amber Tabeling

A Global Military expert said declaring a draft is unlikely as it would be a diplomatic process that would take a lot of time.

Crews continue search for missing mother 3 months after disappearance

January 8, 2020 2:19 PM Connor Hirsch

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. Authorities were at the Lamine River Wednesday continuing their efforts to find Mengqi Ji Elledge three months after her disappearance. On Wednesday, ABC17 crews saw a team of five people go out on a boat upstream around 12:30 p.m. It appeared divers were a part of that team. The search continued until

Boone County Sheriff Cyber Crimes Task Force

Columbia man arrested, suspected of having child pornography

January 8, 2020 4:04 PM Matt Ragsdale

A release from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department Cyber Crimes Task Force said the man had child porn on his phone.

Local leaders look to state legislature to combat gun violence

January 7, 2020 10:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia recently expanded the Violent Crime Task Force in an effort to combat gun violence, but city leaders are still searching for more ways to reduce violence, including state legislature.

Sex offender who pretended to be a massage therapist sued in Boone County court

January 7, 2020 7:40 PM Barry Mangold

A man who admitted to sexually assaulting women under the guise of a massage therapist was targetted in a civil suit filed on Tuesday.

Columbia mayor reacts to shooting after announcement on violent crime task force

January 7, 2020 2:13 PM Connor Hirsch

The mayor of Columbia believes the shooting that happened just about 6 hours after the city’s announcement of an expansion of the violent crime task force explains why the task force is needed.

Columbia police respond to armed robbery in south Columbia

January 7, 2020 6:16 PM Matt Ragsdale

Officers said a man pulled out a weapon that appeared to be a gun during the robbery.

Missouri could make daylight saving time permanent

January 6, 2020 12:22 PM Amber Tabeling

A bill to establish Daylight Saving as a standard time pact was prefiled in Missouri by Tim Remole in December.

One person hurt after shooting in central Columbia

January 6, 2020 11:34 PM Matt Ragsdale

Nearly a dozen Columbia Police Department officers responded to separate scenes in central Columbia late Monday night.

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

Columbia leaders announce violent crimes task force

January 6, 2020 3:06 PM Sydney Olsen

According to a media release, Columbia Mayor Brian Treece and law enforcement officials will discuss efforts to reduce violence in the city.

Columbia City Council unanimously approves taking over fairgrounds

January 6, 2020 10:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Commissioners still need to approve a vote to transfer 135.9 acres to Columbia.

CPD: Teen threatened man with gun at the ARC

January 6, 2020 5:14 PM Matt Ragsdale

A 19-year-old was arrested suspected of threatening a man with a gun at the ARC Sunday.

REPORT: Officer involved in Fulton shooting was responding to drug investigation

January 6, 2020 4:33 PM Joe McLean

The incident report obtained by ABC 17 News reveals new information about an officer-involved shooting on Dec. 30.

MSHP: Fulton officer-involved shooting investigation follows strict protocol

January 6, 2020 3:23 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is following protocol to the letter as it continues its investigation into a Dec. 30 officer-involved shooting in Fulton, according to an agency spokesperson.

Columbia firefighters respond to structure fire on Unity Dr.

Unattended cooking was cause of weekend fire

January 5, 2020 3:10 PM Barry Mangold

Firefighters evacuated a home in Columbia Sunday afternoon because of a structure fire.

Budding Columbia non-profit against violence aims to bridge the gap between the community and police

January 5, 2020 7:28 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After 31 reported shootings causing 12 deaths in Columbia during 2019, a new non-profit is hoping to curb the violence. Boone County Community Against Violence held its second meeting Sunday. The founder, Shaunda Hamilton, became of a victim after losing her daughter Nadria Wright to gun violence in September. Hamilton started the