Experts say there are ways to save on travel despite inflation
Summer travel is right around the corner and travelers may be rethinking their plans as inflation hit 8.5% in March.
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Missourians see impacts of increased travel costs this spring season
Columbia, MO (KMIZ) Following the war in Ukraine, many Americans have seen an increase in prices, especially in travel costs. AAA reports the average price for gas in Boone County is almost $4 per gallon, with the state’s average at $3.84 per gallon. Andrew Ogden, Columbia resident, said because of the higher gas prices he
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MoDOT: Public can review proposed Kingdom City interchange enhancements
The Missouri Department of Transportation wants residents to review and give feedback on the proposed changes to the Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 54 interchange in Kingdom City.
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Columbia Public Works to continue treating roads Saturday
The City of Columbia’s public works department said in a Facebook post, that crews are set to be back Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to continue to address lingering impacts on Columbia roads.
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How to prepare for getting stranded in your car during the winter
best to stay off of the roads during a winter storm but at times that can be unavoidable.
Continue Reading American Airlines joins United in decreasing flights out of Columbia Regional Airport
Columbia Parks and Recreation confirmed with ABC 17 News that American Airlines is set to reduce the number of flights out of Columbia Regional Airport beginning in February.
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Highway Patrol reminds everyone to celebrate New Year’s safely
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebrations and to end 2021 on a safe note. MSHP says no one wants to start 2022 with a traffic crash or a DUI arrest. The Missouri State Highway Patrol began their New Year’s Holiday crash
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Two hurt after weather-related crash on Highway 63 near Clark
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt on Friday morning after a crash on northbound Highway 63 near Clark, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an SUV hit a guard rail after the driver lost control on the ice-covered highway around 7:05 a.m. Troopers said Kimberly F. Petre, 44, and Sheryl L.
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Highway Patrol reports at least 19 crashes across Missouri since holiday counting period began
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s holiday crash counting period started Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and will end Sunday at midnight.
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Fire district official killed in Interstate 70 crash in Boone County
The district said in a news release that Bryant Gladney died at the scene after the crash involving a tractor-trailer near Route Z. Gladney was going to the scene of a crash when a westbound tractor-trailer hit Gladney’s firetruck at high speed before hitting a University Hospital ambulance and the vehicle involved in the original crash, according to the release.
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Highway Patrol, local police urging Missourians to drive safely over the holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and local police departments including Jefferson City are reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this holiday season.
Continue Reading Mizzou releases guidance for student holiday travel as fall semester concludes
The University of Missouri is reminding its students to ensure they are prepared before heading home for the holidays, as the 2021 fall semester concluded on Friday.
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Officials invite the public to help top off Columbia Airport’s new terminal
A beam-signing and topping-off ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Columbia Regional Airport.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol increasing patrols on roadways for the holiday weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is increasing its number of troopers on roadways for the holiday.
Continue Reading United Airlines announces indefinite suspension of flights out of Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) United Airlines announced Thursday it will indefinitely discontinue flights out of the Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The suspension is scheduled to start on Jan. 4, 2022. According to a press release from the City of Columbia, the airport is one of eight locations that is impacted by the suspension. The decision to
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MoDOT awards contract for replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has awarded a contract for the replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge over Interstate 70 west of Columbia. According to MoDOT, Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. received the contract after the company submitted a low bid of $1,038,857. The department closed the 63-year-old
Continue Reading COU flights among hundreds canceled due to Skywest Airlines technical issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Skywest Airlines is having to cancel flights due to technical issues. Skywest Airlines confirmed it had to cancel 608 flights Thursday night and at least 217 flights that were scheduled for Friday. Media relations for American Airlines confirmed these technical issues also impacted the Columbia Regional Airport as well. COU had to
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Water main break shuts down one lane of Broadway in Columbia
Maintenance crews were pumping water out of a large hole in the ground near Bourne Avenue
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Travel expert gives air travel advice amid the recent increase in delayed and canceled flights
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Flight Aware, Southwest Airlines delayed almost 40% of flights in July and canceled three percent while American and United Airlines were both in the 30% range. All of this comes as travel has increased nationwide, Nick Chabarria said AAA shows an eleven percent increase compared to this time in 2019.
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Gas prices across the nation for the 4th of July weekend are the highest recorded since 2014
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) AAA data shows that in Missouri and around the country, travelers during the 4th of July weekend should expect the highest gas prices since 2014. Nick Chabarra with AAA said 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel over the Independence Day weekend, with 790,000 of them being in Missouri. Charbarra said this
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