Highway patrol ready for increased travel during holiday counting period
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Christmas holiday period began at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will continue through 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 27.
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One vehicle wreck closes one lane on Highway B in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police responded to a one-vehicle wreck near the intersection of Highway B and US Highway 63 just before 4 p.m. Columbia police are reporting moderate injuries after the crash. Currently the northbound lane is blocked due to the emergency vehicles. The vehicle is off into an embankment. One vehicle wreck closes
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Highway officials prepare for heavy traffic this holiday season
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is preparing for heavy traffic over the Christmas holiday.
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Driver dies after wreck on Highway 17 in Miller County
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting the driver has died after an afternoon wreck Tuesday on Highway 17 north of MT Zion road in Miller County. Troopers report Dakota Veasman was driving a 2007 Freightliner when he came upon a curve too fast. Troopers report Veasman tried to break but the
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Two-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 westbound MM 137.2 in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT is reporting a two vehicle crash on Interstate 70 westbound at mile marker 137.2 in Callaway County. The crash reported to occur at 5:45 P.M. Officials report delays in the area and clearance time for the wreck till 6:30 p.m.
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South Columbia road opens back up after crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local first responders are working a crash in south Columbia. Firefighters were called to Forum Boulevard and West Old Plank Road just after six Tuesday night. An ABC 17 News crew on scene can see the that the vehicle crashed into the woods in the area. Officials are reporting the road has
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Holiday travel changes to look out for during pandemic
Health departments in Mid-Missouri and across the nation are recommending stay home for the holidays this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Morning wreck on I-70 closes a westbound lane
A Tuesday morning wreck on Interstate 70 West closed a lane of traffic.
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Man arrested on suspicion of DWI in deadly Boonville crash
Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a Boonville man on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a deadly crash on Highway 5.
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Pedestrian injured after vehicle hits the person from behind in Camden County
LINN CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a pedestrian was injured Saturday near State Highway V north of Kadie Drive. According to the crash report, Griffin Eidson was walking southbound on Route V and was struck by a vehicle from behind. Griffin was taken to Lake Regional Hospital by ambulance with moderate
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Crash in Columbia shut down Rock Quarry Road Sunday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE (9:50 p.m.): Both lanes of Rock Quarry are back open. ORGINAL: Emergency crews blocked of Rock Quarry Road after a car crashed shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday. The crash happened on Rock Quarry near Stags Way. An ABC17 crew on the scene saw one care crashed in the trees on the
Continue Reading Vehicle fire causes traffic on I-70 to back up
A vehicle fire at mile marker 91 on Interstate 70 caused traffic to back up for seven miles.
Continue Reading Holts Summit man injured in ATV accident
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holts Summit man is injured in an ATV accident on 11570 County Road 4012 in Callaway County according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to the crash report, Joseph Albert, 23, was driving the ATV up a steep upgrade when the vehicle overturned. Officials say the vehicle landed on top
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Pavement repairs to continue on Interstate 70 in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A MoDOT contractor will now do a pavement repair project impact evening and overnight traffic along Interstate 70 in Callaway County starting Monday. Officials say repairs on eastbound I-70 lanes in Callaway County will go on Monday through Wednesday. Work will begin near the Route DD intersection. Once work is finished
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3 hurt in Howard County wreck on Highway 40
State troopers say three people were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck in Howard County Wednesday night.
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Road conditions cause wreck in Morgan County Wednesday morning
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol report a Morgan County crash was caused due to road conditions on US Highway 50 east of Old Route 50. Troopers report a 1999 Ford F-250 lost control due to the conditions causing a trailer to swerve and hit oncoming traffic. The driver of the Ford, Jorge
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Three injured in Wednesday evening wreck in Howard County
HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday evening in Howard County. According to the crash report, both vehicles were traveling westbound on Highway 40 when Thomas Schnell attempted to turn around in the middle of the roadway. Officials say that is when the second vehicle hit the first one.
Continue Reading MoDOT contractor hurt in morning wreck on Interstate 70 in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A semi-truck hit a contractor for MoDOT Wednesday morning in Callaway County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 44-year-old Kevin McGhee was hit in a work zone on westbound interstate 70 near Kingdom City around 5:25 this morning. McGhee was taken to a hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. An
Continue Reading Small cell wireless facilities installation to cause lane restrictions and sidewalk closures in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Wednesday an AT&T contractor will be installing small cell wireless facilities at four separate locations. Lane restrictions and sidewalk closures will take place each day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to complete the work by Dec. 23, weather permitting. The locations impacted are listed below: Westbound lane of West Green
Continue Reading MoDOT to start bridge repair on Interstate 70 near Rocheport Wednesday night
COOPER/BOONE COUNTY (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation crews will begin repairing a bridge joint on Interstate 70 over the Missouri River near Rocheport. MoDOT crews will work Wednesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the eastbound lanes. One eastbound lane will be closed in the work area. Drivers will be made aware
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