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Plow crews continue to work on Columbia roads

February 4, 2022 5:27 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia Public Works snow response crew is set to continue work on city roads throughout the day Friday, as many roads in the city are still covered in snow.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should students have to attend online classes when snow closes schools?

February 4, 2022 2:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

This week has been one of snow days for many Mid-Missouri students.

Public works hopes to have neighborhood streets cleared by Friday night

February 3, 2022 9:46 PM Hannah Falcon

Flurries have stopped in Mid-Missouri, but snow and ice still cover the roads and sidewalks.

Columbia residents help Texas truck driver stuck in the snow

February 3, 2022 11:03 PM Hannah Falcon

Fortunately, he was able to get it out of the snow with the help of some friendly neighbors.

THURSDAY UPDATE: MU scientist helps detect COVID variants in NYC wastewater

February 3, 2022 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Study: University of Missouri System has a $6.5-billion dollar impact on the state

February 3, 2022 10:19 PM ABC 17 News Team

A new study finds the University of Missouri system has a $6.5-billion economic impact on the state.

Shoveling snow can be a heart hazard

February 3, 2022 9:45 PM Leila Mitchell

Now that the snow has stopped coming down, people across the state have a lot of shoveling to do.

THURSDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: Highway Patrol reports over 200 calls for service

February 3, 2022 1:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates Thursday on the winter storm in mid-Missouri.

Black ice danger lingers after snowstorm passes

February 3, 2022 2:49 PM Kennedy Miller

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of black ice as road-clearing operations continue after this week’s snowstorm.

USPS asks customers to clear snow and ice off for employees

February 3, 2022 4:16 PM Erika McGuire

The United States Postal Service is asking home and business owners to do their part by clearing off snow and ice from paths leading up to a mailbox or doorstep so workers have an easy time delivering mail and packages.

Dog, person rescued after falling into ice in Columbia

February 3, 2022 6:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia firefighters rescued a dog and a person that fell through the ice on a frozen lake on the 2600 block of Carrera Drive. Crews reported that due to recent snowfall, hazardous road conditions access to the lake were difficult to get to. Crews found that one person had fallen in self-rescued

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Second round of snow dwindling, roads remain dangerous

January 30, 2022 2:24 PM Jessica Hafner

UPDATE – THURSDAY AM, 2/3/22 Snow continues to fly but isn’t as heavy as it was yesterday morning. Most folks that will pick up additional accumulations will only see minor additions from here on out. UPDATE – WEDNESDAY PM, 2/2/22 Steady snow has filtered back into Mid-Missouri with heavy bands setting up near Jefferson City

CPS, JC Schools out, MU online Friday as area continues to dig out from snowstorm

February 3, 2022 12:59 PM Matthew Sanders

Some schools have started to cancel Friday classes as the area continues to dig out from a snowstorm that dumped as much as nearly 10 inches on Mid-Missouri.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have to get out in the snow?

February 3, 2022 12:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Even when everything is covered in snow, some people still have to work.

WEDNESDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: 18-wheeler removal shuts down I-70 from St. Charles to Highway 63 connector

February 2, 2022 2:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for regular updates related to the Mid-Missouri snowstrom.

Road crews warn drivers to take it easy as plow trucks work to clear Jefferson city streets

February 2, 2022 11:11 PM Joushua Blount

Jefferson City Public Works road crews have been working since midnight Wednesday to get roads clear for drivers.

Businesses stay open amid winter storm

February 2, 2022 9:35 PM Erika McGuire

Winter weather continues to stick around in the Mid-Missouri, several businesses in the area have had to make the decision on whether to stay open or close.

Plow crews are stocked up on salt, but the overnight temperatures create come concern

February 2, 2022 7:04 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Plow crews continue to treat snow-covered roads in salt Wednesday evening, but crews say low temperatures will make the treatment less effective. Both MoDOT and Columbia Public Works said they are fully stocked up on salt. “Our salt supplies are in really good shape right now,” said Adam Shafer, Central District Maintenance

Drivers describe slick roads, unsafe driving conditions during Mid-Missouri snowstorm

February 2, 2022 7:01 PM Hannah Falcon

As snow blankets Mid-Missouri, those brave enough to drive through the storm are met with slick patches of ice and roads still covered in snow.

PHOTOS: Snowstorm smothers Mid-Missouri in white

February 2, 2022 5:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Photos show snow covering Mid-Missouri on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022.