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Missouri beverage distributor to offer free Lyft ride credits for Thanksgiving Eve

November 24, 2021 5:56 AM Ben Fein

ver 3,300 free rides home throughout the state of Missouri, as the night before Thanksgiving is one of the most popular nights to go out.

Firefighters respond to crash on I-70 in east Columbia

November 23, 2021 7:47 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters responded to a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Interstate 70 in east Columbia. According to the Columbia Fire Department, the crash happened in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 130 around 7:20 a.m. Firefighters posted a photo to Twitter that showed a yellow car in the median of I-70. The car

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are high gas prices straining your budget?

November 23, 2021 4:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Prices in Mid-Missouri have been above $3 per gallon for weeks, significantly driving up the cost of filling the tank. Meanwhile, more people are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving travel expected to rebound to near pre-pandemic levels

November 22, 2021 11:21 AM Joushua Blount

According to a AAA, more than 53.4 million people are expected to travel nationwide, with the 13% increase over 2020 marking the highest single-year increase since 2005.

Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to three crashes in Mid-Missouri on Sunday

November 22, 2021 7:43 AM Zachary Farwell

(KMIZ) Driver arrested after single-vehicle rollover crash in Benton County Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to three different crashes across Mid-Missouri on Sunday. Three people, including two children, were hurt in a single-vehicle rollover crash around 9:15 p.m. on southbound Highway 65 north of Route P in Benton County. Troopers said a

Increased number of Missouri troopers on major highways for Thanksgiving holiday

November 21, 2021 6:03 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says drivers can expect increased patrolling and traffic on all major highways for the Thanksgiving holiday. Troopers will be posted on I-70, Highway 63, Highway 54, and other major roadways across the area. Corporal Kyle Green, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is asking drivers to drive

Man seriously hurt in crash in Gasconade County

November 21, 2021 9:57 AM Meghan Drakas

GASCONADE, Co. (KMIZ) One man was seriously hurt in a crash in Gasconade County on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, 42-year-old Peter Heutel was driving along Coles Creek Road at Buckridge Lane, when his car went of the right side of the road and overturned. Heutel was taken to Mercy

Alabama man injured after wreck in Pettis County

November 17, 2021 10:30 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A Gulf Shores, Alabama was seriously injured after a crash on Rattlesnake Hill Road in Pettis County.

Woman killed in Pettis County motorcycle crash

November 16, 2021 10:12 PM Katie Greathouse

A 36-year-old woman was killed in a motorcycle crash in Pettis County on Tuesday afternoon.

Marshall man seriously injured in Pettis County wreck

November 16, 2021 2:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Marshall man is seriously injured after a wreck Tuesday morning on Highway 65 south of Georgetown road.

Traffic impacts and cold weather expected for Mizzou Football game on Saturday

November 13, 2021 4:42 AM Ben Fein

Tens of thousands are expected to make their way to Faurot Field this morning as The Missouri Tigers are set to host The South Carolina Gamecocks for its annual military appreciation game at 4 p.m.

All lanes re-opened after multi-vehicle crash on I-70

November 11, 2021 5:36 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least six vehicles were involved in a pile-up along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70. Two of the vehicles were tractor-trailers and one was a fuel hauler that was jackknifed. The wreck caused eastbound I-70 to be shut down for over an hour. The crash happened right before the Stadium Blvd.

Traffic resumes after wreck closes Interstate 70 near Stadium

November 11, 2021 12:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The crash has caused eastbound I-70 to be shut down.

One person injured in Highway 63 crash

November 10, 2021 5:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Man hospitalized after crash on Highway 63 Wednesday afternoon.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Hartsburg man left with serious injuries after a crash in Callaway County

November 10, 2021 9:07 PM Chanel Porter

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An 80-year-old man from Hartsburg experienced serious injuries in a crash Wednesday morning in Callaway County. Kenneth Niles was traveling on Route WW westbound at County Rd. 259 just after 10:30 a.m. when he failed to navigate a curve in the road causing the vehicle to overturn. Niles was transported to

Sedalia police identify girl killed after being hit by SUV

November 10, 2021 9:18 AM Zachary Farwell

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sedalia Police Department has identified a girl killed after an SUV hit her on Monday afternoon. Police said Ella M. Kindle, 11, of Sedalia, died from her injuries after she was hit by the vehicle around 3:10 p.m. near the intersection of North Engineer Avenue and Saline Street. According to the

Emergency crews respond to crash on Jefferson Street in Jefferson City

November 10, 2021 6:44 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers in Jefferson City were asked to avoid part of Jefferson Street on Wednesday morning due to a crash. The Jefferson City Police Department posted on Twitter around 7 a.m. that traffic is back to normal in the 700 block of Jefferson Street. ABC 17 News has reached out to police

MoDOT extends Bagnell Dam Bridge in Lake Ozark rehabilitation

November 9, 2021 5:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Transportation has extended the time for the Business Route 54 Bagnell Dam bridge rehabilitation.

Girl killed after being hit by vehicle in Sedalia

November 9, 2021 8:02 AM Zachary Farwell

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sedalia Police Department is investigating a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl on Monday afternoon. Police said officers responded around 3:10 p.m. to a crash at the intersection of North Engineer Avenue and East Saline Street. Officers at the scene found a vehicle had hit the girl. The child died at

Mid-Missouri areas begin discussions on how federal infrastructure funds will be used as Biden could sign the bill sometime next week

November 8, 2021 5:32 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the House passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. If signed by President Biden, Missouri is set to receive around $9 billion, meaning that cities have begun discussions on how this money will be used. MoDOT director, Patrick McKenna, says there are thousands of projects in the works across the