Transportation Archives

One killed after car hit building in Osage County

Vienna woman dies in Osage County crash

March 1, 2020 6:51 PM Matthew Sanders

One person was killed Sunday after a car hit a building in Osage County.

Police chase ends in death of man not involved in pursuit

March 2, 2020 11:32 AM Associated Press

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a police chase Sunday ended with the death of a man who was not involved in the pursuit.

Union Pacific derailment delays Amtrak traffic

March 1, 2020 9:54 AM Ben Fein

Union Pacific personnel and Pettis County deputies have determined there is no threat to the public after several cars from a train derailed.

A vehicle crash resulted in a downed pole Sunday morning.

Columbia police arrest one man involved in two crashes early Sunday

March 1, 2020 4:12 AM Kaitlyn Bailey

Columbia police responded to a crash on W. Worley Street that resulted in a downed pole Sunday morning.

Crash involving horses creates backup on I-70

February 29, 2020 12:06 PM Ben Fein

One lane of I-70 is still closed after a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a horse trailer. Crews responded to a two vehicle accident around 10 this morning. According to fire crews on scene, the 18-wheeler had slowed down for traffic and was rear ended by the truck behind him. One man was transported to the hospital

Crews work crash in South Columbia Friday night

February 28, 2020 9:02 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia crews responded to a crash at the intersection of South Providence Road and Green Meadows Road on Friday.

Pedestrian killed crossing Paris Road in hit-and-run crash

February 28, 2020 4:26 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia Police Department said on Friday that a pedestrian was killed while crossing Paris Road around 3:30 a.m. after a hit-and-run crash.

Crews to replace Cooper County bridge next week

February 27, 2020 7:25 PM Katie Greathouse

Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation are scheduled to replace a bridge in Cooper County next week.

“Grueling winter” means crews are playing catch-up with potholes

February 26, 2020 7:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation and Columbia Public Works have been working all winter to fill potholes and perform regular winter maintenance.

The Missouri River bridge often gets slick in winter weather.

Missouri River bridge dangerous in winter weather

February 26, 2020 8:46 PM Molly Stawinoga

Drivers on the I-70 Missouri River bridge in Rocheport should take extra caution during winter weather, fire officials said.

Highway patrol: Slow down and look ahead in slick conditions

February 26, 2020 5:31 PM Amber Tabeling

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers were sent to 59 crashes Wednesday — more than in any of the four previous winter weather events this year.

Ice contributed to I-70 bridge crash that killed Boonville woman

February 26, 2020 5:06 AM Madison Fleck

A woman died Wednesday morning after a crash at the Missouri River bridge on Interstate 70.

Columbia woman hit while walking on Highway 40

February 26, 2020 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A 55-year-old Columbia woman was hospitalized with serious injuries Tuesday night after she was hit while walking on Highway 40.

Camdenton man charged after alleged road rage incident

February 26, 2020 10:30 AM Matthew Sanders

Camden County deputies arrested a Camdenton man on charges of assault and leaving the scene of a crash after an apparent road rage incident Sunday.

Cole County Public Works divisions monitoring roads

February 25, 2020 8:37 PM Zach Boetto

Road crews in Jefferson City and Cole County are monitoring driving conditions with snow moving into Mid-Missouri Tuesday night.

Groups say Columbia Regional Airport grant could boost city’s economy

February 24, 2020 8:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Regional Airport received a grant for $800,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program.

Two hurt in Highway 54 crash at Brazito

February 24, 2020 12:48 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash caused delays Monday afternoon on Highway 54 at Brazito, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Car slams into Columbia police cruiser, shutting down Highway 63

February 24, 2020 7:23 AM Madison Fleck

A car fire that shut down Highway 63 on Monday morning ignited after a vehicle slammed into a Columbia Police Department cruiser.

Crash on Grindstone Parkway closes eastbound lane

February 21, 2020 8:18 PM Sydney Olsen

A crash involving three vehicles closed the eastbound lane of Grindstone Parkway around 8 p.m. Friday.

Feds provide $800,000 to start flight to Charlotte from Columbia

February 21, 2020 5:07 PM Matthew Sanders

City officials hope a federal grant will help entice a carrier to provide flights from the Columbia Regional Airport to Charlotte, North Carolina.