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Two people injured after two-vehicle crash on Highway 52 in Morgan County

June 17, 2022 8:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The drivers of two vehicles were injured Friday afternoon after a wreck on Highway 52 at Route C in Morgan County.

Eldon woman killed in rollover crash on Route Y in Morgan County

June 7, 2022 5:43 AM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon woman is dead after a rollover crash Monday night on Route Y in Morgan County. The crash happened just before 6:24 p.m. north of Brendal Boulevard, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by 27-year-old Abagail B. Yoder rolled over after the car left

Multiple people hurt in capsizings at Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend

May 30, 2022 10:00 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to several incidents on the water of the Lake of the Ozarks over the Memorial Day weekend.

Man flown to University Hospital with serious injuries after crash in Morgan County

May 28, 2022 8:27 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Man flown to University Hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash Saturday in Morgan County. Jacob Kessner, 34 of Versailles, was driving along Route W 0.1 Mile South of Old Route W Saturday around 1:30 p.m. when the car went off the right side of the roadway. Kessner then overcorrected then

Teacher dies before the end of the school year at Morgan County R-II School District

May 17, 2022 6:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A beloved teacher died suddenly Monday according to a Morgan County R-II School District release.

Man hurt after overnight crash in Stover

May 17, 2022 5:41 AM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was hurt after an overnight crash in Stover, Missouri. The crash happened around 1:10 a.m. on Third Street near Cherry Street, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by 40-year-old Anthony J. Gibson hit two trees after the vehicle traveled off the side of

Driver arrested after passenger hurt in head-on crash on Highway 52

May 16, 2022 6:11 AM Zachary Farwell

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Laurie, Missouri man faces possible charges after a crash in Miller County on Sunday afternoon. The crash happened after 1:05 p.m. on westbound Highway 52 near Pace Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by 19-year-old Drew J. Danner hit a pickup truck head-on

Mid-Missouri roads deal with flooding as more rain is expected Friday morning

May 6, 2022 6:19 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Friday morning, MoDOT still lists multiple roads closed due to flooding in Camden, Maries, Morgan and Osage counties among others. The department Tweeted the updated closures Friday morning, advising drivers to check back in with the department for updates. Several Mid-Missouri roads are closed Friday as more rain is

MoDOT, Cole County close roads due to flooding

May 5, 2022 11:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed parts of several roads in Mid-Missouri due to flooding. On Thursday morning, the department closed Highway 94 from Highway 19 to Rhineland, Missouri due to water over the road. The Missouri River east of Jefferson City is near flood stage at Hermann and near Chamois,

Gravois Mills man charged after stabbing in Morgan County

April 29, 2022 2:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Gravois Mills man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly stabbed a Versailles man on Wednesday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the Lake of the Ozarks this summer?

April 28, 2022 3:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

The bridge over Bagnell Dam is opening up Friday, just in time for the tourism season to start at Lake of the Ozarks. The lake props up the economy of the area around it by drawing in large crowds throughout the summer, dumping millions into the local economy. But those who aren’t into large crowds

St. Charles teen hurt after motorcycle crash in Morgan County

April 22, 2022 6:41 AM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Charles teenager was hurt Thursday night after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County. Nicholas E. Koenigsfeld, 18, was thrown from the motorcycle after he drove off of southbound Route W at Bryan’s Way just before 7:30 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a helicopter flew

Teen experiences serious injuries in Morgan County crash

April 16, 2022 8:21 PM Chanel Porter

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A juvenile is in the hospital with serious injuries after a crash Saturday in Morgan County. The single-vehicle crash happened just after 1:30 p.m. on Troutdale Rd. nine miles west of Tiff Mine Lane when the car ran off the road and hit a tree. The driver, a 17-year-old juvenile, experienced

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Five injured after three vehicle wreck in Morgan County

April 14, 2022 7:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people were injured, one seriously, after a three vehicle wreck on Highway 52 in Morgan County at 1:40 p.m. on Thursday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states that Anne Kirchhofer, 81, of Stover, was driving a 2014 Dodge Dart and approached a 2011 Ford F-350 at a high