Transportation Archives

Columbia snow parking policy in effect; fines and towing possible

February 15, 2021 11:55 AM Meghan Drakas

The City of Columbia has put its snow-route parking policy in effect as a winter storm continues to blanket Mid-Missouri.

WINTER STORM UPDATES: Jefferson City School District, Columbia Public Schools among those canceling Tuesday classes

February 15, 2021 1:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Extreme cold temperatures could keep smart devices from working properly

February 15, 2021 11:28 AM Zola Crowder

To keep cell phones or other devices working during these bitterly cold temperatures, experts have several recommendations.

Crews close westbound lane of I-70 for single-vehicle crash

February 15, 2021 8:22 AM Matt Ragsdale

Crews closed the left lane of Interstate 70 West Monday morning for a single-vehicle crash.

Plow crews out in Columbia ahead of winter weather

February 14, 2021 10:09 AM Ben Fein

The city of Columbia brought plow crews in at 7 a.m. on Sunday to respond to winter weather.

Linn man recovering from serious injuries after crash

February 14, 2021 1:51 AM Zach Boetto

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is recovering from serious injuries after a crash in Osage County Saturday morning. According to highway patrol crash reports, 25 year old Joseph Voss, of Linn, was driving along Missouri Route 89 just south of country road 803 when his car ran off the road, struck a tree and

Rock Quarry closed due to crash

February 13, 2021 5:03 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police closed both lanes of Rock Quarry Road between Rolling Rock Drive and Riback Road after a crash.

Eldon man recovering from serious injuries after crash

February 13, 2021 2:09 AM Zach Boetto

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is recovering from serious injuries after a crash in Cole County Friday night. Highway patrol crash reports show the crash happened on Missouri Route 17 around 11 p.m. near North Street. Tony Humphrey, of Eldon, was travelling north on Missouri Route 17 when his car went off the left

Highway patrol crash reports show a crash on Missouri Route 5 around 9:15 p.m. near Pier 31 Road left a Florida man with serious injuries.

Florida man suffers serious injuries in Camden crash

February 13, 2021 2:27 AM Zach Boetto

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is recovering from serious injuries after a crash in Camden County Friday night. Highway patrol crash reports show the crash happened on Missouri Route 5 around 9:15 p.m. near Pier 31 Road. Alin Carbeta, of Florida, was travelling south on Mo 5 when his car crossed the center line

PedNet Coalition receives 2-year grant to update Complete Streets policy

February 12, 2021 11:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The PedNet Coalition has received 2-year grant from Missouri Foundation for Health to support transportation equity. PedNet will allow it to lead a two year advocacy campaign to develop and advocate for a new gold standard Complete Street policy in Columbia. PedNet helped lead Columbia to become one of the first cities

St. Louis-area father and son died in small plane crash

February 12, 2021 9:07 PM Associated Press

TRENTON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a St. Louis-area psychiatrist and his son were killed when their plane crashed earlier this week in northern Missouri. The crash killed 82-year-old Philip Joseph LeFevre III, of Glendale, and 47-year-old Philip Joseph LeFevre IV, of Sunset Hills. The younger LeFevre was the president and CEO of Lending Partners.

More details emerge in a wreck and robbery in Moberly

February 11, 2021 11:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Feb. 5, Moberly police responded to the scene of a wreck and a reported robbery near Rothwell Park. According to an initial report from Moberly Police, an F-250 rear-ended a maroon sedan. The driver of the truck told police the driver of the sedan robbed him at gunpoint of money and

Snowy roads in mid-Missouri could impact Thursday morning commute

February 11, 2021 5:42 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch ABC 17 News This Morning at 5 and 6 for a live look at driving conditions.

WATCH: Crews respond to crash on Missouri River Bridge

February 11, 2021 7:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

Emergency crews responded to a crash on the Missouri River Bridge Thursday morning.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Crash closes Highway 54 near Holts Summit; driver reported to have minor injuries

February 10, 2021 11:20 AM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to avoid westbound Highway 54 near Holts Summit.

Sheriff: 2 dead in small plane crash in northern Missouri

February 10, 2021 12:36 PM Associated Press

Authorities in northern Missouri say two people have been killed in a small plane crash.

Slick and covered roads could affect morning commutes

February 10, 2021 6:20 AM Matt Ragsdale

Roadways across Mid-Missouri could still be covered in snow or have some slick spots in time for the Wednesday morning commute.

American Airlines flight from Columbia makes emergency landing in Springfield

February 9, 2021 11:02 AM Associated Press

An American Airlines jet has made an emergency landing in southwest Missouri after experiencing trouble with its landing gear.

Boone County Road and Bridge and MoDOT fight bitter cold while working to clear roads

February 9, 2021 2:09 PM Meghan Drakas

Boone County crews were in overnight and were relieved by a day crew that took over at 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Cole County roads mostly clear after winter weather event but more snow is possible

February 9, 2021 12:30 PM Victoria Bragg

Crews for Cole County and Jefferson City continued Tuesday morning to treat roads covered by snow and ice from multiple rounds of wintry precipitation.