Transportation Archives

One killed in Interstate 70 crash near Clark Lane

January 28, 2022 10:20 AM Matthew Sanders

A crash Thursday night on Interstate 70 killed a person from Columbia, police said.

Snow may have been a shock for some but Columbia Public Works came prepared

January 27, 2022 7:09 PM Kennedy Miller

Some drivers may have been caught off guard by the snowfall this morning but Columbia Public Works certainly wasn’t.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Three hurt after crash on I-44 in Phelps County

January 28, 2022 6:40 AM Zachary Farwell

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency crews took three men to the hospital after a crash on Interstate 44 in Rolla on Thursday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 10:40 p.m. near the 184-mile marker. Troopers said a westbound semi-truck driven by Atseko Tsatenawa, 69, of San Antonio, crossed the median

Man suffered deadly medical event before crash in Miller County

January 25, 2022 6:28 AM Zachary Farwell

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jan. 28 update: The Missouri State Highway Patrol has updated its report after a crash in Miller County earlier this week. Troopers said Roger G. Heckemeyer, 61, of St. Elizabeth, died from a medical event before the crash on Boeckman Bridge Road on Monday afternoon. According to the crash report, Heckemeyer’s

Liberty man charged with DWI after December wreck on I-70 in Boone County

January 27, 2022 11:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Liberty man with DWI causing serious injury after a Dec. 22 crash on Interstate 70 near the 133 mile marker.

Crash slows Interstate 70 traffic near Clark

January 27, 2022 10:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communication is reporting a crash at mile marker 130 on eastbound Interstate 70 at 10:05 p.m. The alert says the passing lane is shut down. Officials report to use caution and avoid the area if possible. Video of the crash shows that traffic was no longer backed up just

Woman seriously injured from wreck in Morgan County

January 27, 2022 6:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a driver was seriously injured after a wreck on Route W in Morgan County.

Emergency crews respond to nearly two dozen crashes in Columbia on Thursday morning

January 27, 2022 6:14 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) 8:45 a.m. Update: Emergency crews responded to nearly two dozen crashes around Columbia on Thursday morning. According to the Columbia Fire Department, firefighters worked 20 crashes with other local departments between 5:30 to 7:55 a.m. That included a crash involving several vehicles on Highway 63 at Rolling Hills Road. Firefighters said

Two dead after rollover crash on Highway 50 in Montieau County

January 25, 2022 6:08 AM Zachary Farwell

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two California, Missouri men are dead after a rollover crash on Highway 50 in Moniteau County early on Tuesday morning. The crash happened just after 12:05 a.m. about a half-mile west of Country Side Road. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a driver drove a pickup truck off of the

Columbia police to resume full enforcement of traffic laws

January 24, 2022 4:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police will resume traffic law enforcement after stopping it due to the coronavirus in 2020, according to Police Chief Geoff Jones. Under a special order, Columbia police were authorized to stop drivers only for hazardous moving violations and indicated for criminal investigation purposes. “The health emergency called for clear action to

One person transported to hospital following crash in Johnson County

January 22, 2022 5:32 AM Ben Fein

One person was transported to the hospital in serious condition following a single vehicle crash in Johnson County just after 10:00 a.m. Friday morning.

Two fatalities reported after crash in Osage County

January 21, 2022 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Two people were killed following a head on collision in Osage County just after 4:00 p.m. on Friday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash happened on US 50 after one vehicle attempted to make an improper pass while attempting to pass a tractor trailer. The

Moberly police identify pedestrian killed in crash on Saturday

January 18, 2022 11:37 AM Zachary Farwell

The Moberly Police Department has released the name of a pedestrian killed in a crash over the weekend.

Man treated for serious injuries after crash on Interstate 70 in Callaway County

January 18, 2022 8:58 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Montgomery City man was hurt on Monday afternoon after a crash on Interstate 70 in Callaway County. The crash happened around 2 p.m. east of Kingdom City. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Gary L. Keeton II, 32, was driving eastbound on I-70 when he drove off of the

MoDOT begins construction of new Sorrels Overpass

January 17, 2022 5:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports construction began Monday on the new Sorrels Overpass.

Columbia still dealing with leftover impacts from Saturday’s winter weather

January 16, 2022 4:17 AM Ben Fein

Drivers in Columbia will still want to be cognizant, as leftover snow and ice from Saturday’s winter weather storm are still impacting some roads in the city.

Jefferson City man killed in Cole County crash

January 16, 2022 3:57 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported one person was killed following a rollover crash on Route C in Cole County, Saturday night.

Stuck in black ice? Here’s what to do

January 15, 2022 8:18 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Slippery and slushy roads conditions aren’t the only issue Missourians will have to deal with tonight. As temperatures begin to drop below 20 degrees, Missouri Public Works is warning people to be attentive and drive slow. “Don’t assume that the roads are clear, there some drying occurring but temperatures are falling and

Road crews remind drivers to watch out for the possible refreeze from the melted snow

January 15, 2022 9:48 PM Joushua Blount

Columbia, Mo (KMIZ) Snow has filled the Mid-Missouri roads and has now turned into slush. The weather conditions has kept the Missouri Highway Patrol and the Jefferson City Public Works busy keeping the roadways clear but refreeze is now a concern. Highway 63 and other priority roadways are clear, but the Missouri Highway Patrol still

Pedestrian killed in Moberly crash

January 15, 2022 7:09 PM Chanel Porter

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A pedestrian was hit and killed in Moberly on Saturday evening. Around 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to 1800 East Outer Road after a vehicle hit a pedestrian. Investigation found a 27-year-old male was backing up in a private parking lot and accidentally struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was