Woman charged; five injured after car hits parked vehicle in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people, including three children, had minor injuries after a car smashed into another parked vehicle Wednesday in…
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Columbia mother advocates for hands-free driving laws after husband’s death
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Adrienne Siddens lost her whole world on May 5, 2019, when a distracted driver ran over her husband while he was picking…
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Highway patrol troop: Traffic deaths down 25% this year
Traffic deaths on Missouri roads are down so far this year, officials…
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Two drivers suffer minor injuries; two semis totaled in Cooper County crash
COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men suffered minor injuries in a crash that involved two semi-trucks Wednesday morning near the 96-mile marker on…
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OSHA cites company building Interstate 70 bridge near Rocheport for worker fall
Lunda Construction Company has been cited by OSHA after an employee was injured working on the new Interstate 70 bridge over the Missouri River near…
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Jefferson City police respond to two Monday morning crashes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department responded to a couple of crashes Monday morning. The first was a two-vehicle crash…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling for spring break?
Travel numbers continue to bounce back from their COVID-19 pandemic lows and spring break is no…
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Travel safety tips to consider as you head out for spring break
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As you may consider traveling away from Mid-Missouri to enjoy some time away from home or classes, there are some travel…
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MoDOT crews to narrow I-70 next week in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close one lane of Interstate 70 in Columbia nightly next week for sweeping and…
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All levels of parking garage at Fifth and Walnut open after installation of fall-prevention panels completed
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works announced in a Friday press release that the installation of steel panels at a Downtown…
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Burglaries are down nationwide, but still take precautions to protect your home before leaving on trips
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When you’re away from your house is a likely time someone may prey on an unsuspecting home. According to the FBI’s Crime Data…
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Lane dividers prevent parents from making left turn leaving Mill Creek Elementary School
EDITOR’S NOTE: A misspelled name has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has added delineators to South Sinclair Road outside of…
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Two people hurt in five-vehicle crash in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people had minor injuries reported following a Wednesday morning crash near Highway 50 east of the Missouri Boulevard…
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Local lawmaker optimistic state will receive funds for I-70 expansion, despite opposition
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In January, Gov. Mike Parson proposed the state spend $859 million to expand parts of Interstate 70 to three lanes. This…
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Westbound lanes of Business Loop 70 in Columbia reopen after car flips
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The westbound lanes of Business Loop 70 in Columbia closed Monday afternoon after a car flipped. First responders were at the…
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One man dead after crash in Gasconade County Sunday morning
GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Berger man is dead after a crash in Gasconade County early Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said on…
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Tractor-trailer carrying candy overturns on I-70 eastbound
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A large tractor-trailer transporting candy overturned on Eastbound I-70 Saturday afternoon. The crash happened just after 2…
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Eastbound Interstate 70 lane reopens following crash near Stadium Boulevard
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Friday morning, Boone County Joint Communications reported a motor vehicle collision on I-70 Eastbound at the offramp to…
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Breakthru Beverage Missouri to offer free rides to people for St. Patricks Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) If you’re considering heading out for St. Patrick’s Day Friday, and don’t have a ride back home,…
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Columbia to propose a new roundabout for Route K and Old Plank Road intersection
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the City of Columbia leaders is scheduled to meet to get the community’s input on a proposed roundabout in South…
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