The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to close the Dix Road overpass in Jefferson City Tuesday at 12 a.m for improvements. MoDOT said the overpass could be closed for up to 15 days. “As you plan your commute, add little extra time and have patience,” MoDOT spokesman Adam Pulley said. According to a press release,
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The Columbia City Council is looking at an agreement to reconstruct and expand a new hangar at the Columbia Regional Airport, according to the council agenda. According to the council memo, “Staff is requesting Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Consultant Agreement with Burns & McDonnell, Inc. to assist the City of Columbia
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One person is in the hospital after a wreck on Old Plank Road. Boone County firefighters say the truck was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. It has since been put out. The Boone County Fire Protection District said the road is closed indefinitely until the truck is moved from the road. Firefighters said
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Work on a new roundabout in south Columbia may wrap up ahead of schedule. According to a post on the Public Works Department Facebook page, the roundabout at Forum Boulevard and Green Meadows Road is about 75% finished. The post said the contractor believes the opening date could be between Oct. 20 and Nov. 1,
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Roots N Blues N BBQ wrapped up Sunday night, meaning many people left the festival and Columbia. Thousands of people attend the festival each year at Stephens Lake Park. Festival organizers have taken steps to spread out traffic and keep people safe. Free shuttles are available from downtown parking garages to the festival. Adam Vogt
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Lebanon police are searching for the vehicle involved in a deadly pedestrian hit-and-run Saturday. According to a news release, police went to the intersection of North Highway 5 and North Adams Street just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday. A 12-year-old girl had been hit by a vehicle and was transported to the hospital where she later
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