Transportation Archives

High gas prices hit businesses, charities hard

March 14, 2022 11:55 AM Erika McGuire

Businesses and not-for-profit organizations are starting to feel the pressure as gas prices continue their climb amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Missourians see impacts of increased travel costs this spring season

March 12, 2022 7:29 PM Joushua Blount

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

Jefferson City free gas giveaway event on Saturday

March 12, 2022 3:53 AM Ben Fein

The Evangelism Department of the Missouri Western Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction has partnered with the Jefferson City Church of God in Christ to host a gas giveaway, set to giveaway $1,250 in free gas.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Traffic resumes on Interstate 70 east of Columbia after wreck

March 11, 2022 5:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm in Mid-Missouri.

Driver killed in Gasconade County crash after suffering medical emergency

March 11, 2022 7:14 AM Zachary Farwell

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Gasconade, Missouri, man is dead after a crash on eastbound Highway 100 Thursday morning. The crash happened around 11:40 a.m. near Cole Creek Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said William K. Halley, 59, suffered a medical emergency before he crashed his car. The vehicle left the

Highway patrol identifies driver hurt in head-on crash on Interstate 70 outer road

March 10, 2022 7:16 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a driver hurt in a head-on crash on Wednesday morning. The crash happened just after 8:15 a.m. on Interstate 70 Drive NW near Cynthia Drive, according to the crash report. Troopers said Kenneth N. Hall, 26, of Steedman, Missouri, lost control of a dump truck.

Rising fuel costs raise concern for state and city budgets

March 9, 2022 6:42 PM Erika McGuire

The pain at the pump is being felt by every driver across the country but the high fuel cost is starting to raise concerns for state and city budgets.

Four hurt in Interstate 70 outer road crash

March 9, 2022 8:44 AM Matthew Sanders

A crash between a dump truck and minivan shut down an Interstate 70 outer road in Columbia and affected I-70 traffic Wednesday morning.

Columbia City Council approves CPS SRO program and reconstruction at airport

March 8, 2022 4:51 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Columbia City Council approved the student resource officer program with Columbia Public Schools as well as reconstruction of taxiway A at the Columbia Regional Airport. CPS SRO Program Columbia Public Schools will once again have multiple school resource officers in three of its high schools. The program was

Columbia Police respond to fiery crash Saturday morning

March 5, 2022 7:04 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is working to learn more after a fiery crash near Nifong Blvd. and Sinclair St. early Saturday morning. CPD responded after receiving calls of a car on fire and once on scene just before 4 a.m., found a car fully engulfed in fire. Officials say while investigating, they

‘Rolling roadblocks’ set for Sorrels overpass project

March 4, 2022 3:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Rolling roadblocks will take place next week as crews continue repairs to Sorrels overpass over Interstate 70 in Columbia.

Hallsville teen killed Wednesday in crash on Highway 124

March 3, 2022 5:57 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released the name of a teenager killed Wednesday in a crash on westbound Highway 124. A pickup truck driven by a 17-year-old New Franklin boy rolled over after the vehicle left the highway and hit a concrete culvert around 5:20 p.m., according to the crash

City asks drivers to avoid busy Columbia intersection

March 3, 2022 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

The traffic lights at Providence Road and Vandiver Drive needed work after malfunctioning Thursday morning, Columbia Public Works said in a news release.

St. Louis boy killed after crash on Highway 54 in Callaway County

March 3, 2022 7:34 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An eight-year-old St. Louis boy is dead after a crash on westbound Highway 54 in Callaway County on Wednesday night. The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. near the Highway AA/OO exit, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a van driven by Elizabeth C. Miller, 40, of Fulton, crashed

Motorcycle driver seriously injured after Randolph County wreck

March 2, 2022 9:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man is seriously injured after a wreck on Route M east of Moberly at 2:28 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Zachary Wickenheiser, 28, was traveling on Route M when he crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and hit a 2004 GMC Yukon. Officials

Missouri State Highway Patrol reporting wreck on Highway 124

March 2, 2022 7:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Highway 124 at Dodd Road in Boone County.

St. Louis man killed in crash on I-70 in Montgomery County

March 2, 2022 6:29 AM Zachary Farwell

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a St. Louis man killed Tuesday night in a crash on eastbound Interstate 70 in Montgomery County. Troopers said a car driven by 30-year-old Camaron D. Turner crashed into the back of a semi-truck trailer near the 166 mile-marker around 9:37 p.m. The semi-truck

Some St. Louis artists are hoping to solve the city’s pothole problem by filling them with cement and decorating them with mosaics.

MoDOT begins pothole repairs on Missouri roads

March 1, 2022 11:34 AM Erika McGuire

Once snow and ice melt on the roads it can lead to drivers being frustrated with one thing, potholes.

Missouri gas price jump less than a week into Russian invasion

February 28, 2022 11:17 AM Erika McGuire

The price of a gallon of gas in Columbia rose by nearly 30 cents last week on average, and prices might go higher as the conflict in Ukraine continues to strain global energy markets.

Rocheport and Sorrels Overpass Road Bridge projects to require road closures

February 28, 2022 6:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Over the next couple of weeks, Interstate 70 drivers will experience lane closures and delays as construction continues on the new Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport and on the replacement of the Sorrels Overpass Road Bridge. Officials report that crews working on the Rocheport Bridge will be blasting north of Interstate 70