Transportation Archives

I-70 lanes to close for Callaway County bridge project next week

September 17, 2020 4:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Individual lanes of I-70 will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Wednesday, September 23 through Friday, September 25.

Eldon man seriously injured in Wednesday afternoon crash

September 17, 2020 11:01 AM Matt Ragsdale

An Eldon man was seriously injured after being ejected from his vehicle following a crash in Miller County Wednesday afternoon.

Man not injured after plane crash in Montgomery County

September 16, 2020 6:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a plane crash Wednesday afternoon into a bean field.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Barnett man seriously injured after Monday night motorcycle crash

September 15, 2020 8:59 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Barnett man received serious injuries after a motorcycle crash Monday night.

Ashland Police reschedule drone use to monitor school traffic Tuesday

September 14, 2020 9:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to a reschedule, the Ashland Police Department will now use two drones to monitor school traffic for South Boone County School District. Officials say the two drones will fly from 7:30 a.m. to 8:05 a.m. near E. Liberty Ln. at S. Henry Clay Blvd. and N. Main St. at W. Broadway.

Jefferson City conducting sewer main rehabilitation Wednesday

September 14, 2020 6:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Wastewater division will be conducting sewer main rehabilitation Wednesday at several locations. Crews will start Wednesday and will effect the following locations: 1500 block of E. High St.,the 200 block of S Lincoln St.,the 1400 & 1500 block of E. McCarty St., andthe 400 block of Vetter Ln. Individual

Cole County closing Gateway Drive for stormwater improvement project

September 14, 2020 4:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Cole County Public Works will close down the 200 block of Gateway Drive Wednesday at 7 a.m. for two weeks for storm water improvement.

Cole County man dies in early Sunday crash

September 14, 2020 10:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Cole County man died after his truck went off the road and slammed into a tree early Sunday.

Airplane’s landing gear collapses at Jefferson City airport

September 13, 2020 6:03 PM Sydney Olsen

Jefferson City police and fire responded to the Jefferson City Memorial Airport Sunday afternoon after an airplane slid on the runway.

Driver in serious condition after stopping incident on highway

September 13, 2020 10:14 AM Zach Boetto

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health officials say the driver of a van carrying six minors is in serious condition after being hit by a car when she got out of her van to change a flat tire on I-70. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says Whitney C. Watson, of St. Louis was

Single vehicle motorcycle crash leaves one dead

September 12, 2020 12:41 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are investigating after the driver of a motorcycle died in a crash in east Boone County Friday night. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. near East Mexico Gravel Road and North Route Z. According to the crash report, 34-year-old, Marcus E. Hough of Hallsville, veered off of the right side

Crash slows traffic near Missouri River Bridge

September 11, 2020 10:08 PM Katie Greathouse

A crash slowed traffic on the Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport on Friday night.

12-year-old injured after being hit by truck in Miller County

September 10, 2020 3:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 12-year-old girl has moderate injuries after being hit by a truck on MO-42 near Iberia.

Illinois man killed in weekend Cole County crash

September 8, 2020 10:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

An Illinois died when his car hit a tree early Sunday in Cole County.

Three Mid-Missouri bridge projects planned for Tuesday

September 7, 2020 9:59 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is planning to work on three bridges in Mid-Missouri on Tuesday. The work is set to take place in Cooper, Howard and Callaway counties. The projects are part of Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program. The program aims to fix or replace 250

Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO transit free for riders

September 7, 2020 1:01 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.

Columbia police investigating fatal pedestrian crash

September 6, 2020 4:45 PM Sydney Olsen

One person died after being struck by two vehicles while walking on Interstate 70 Saturday. The crash happened around midnight.

Motorcycle crash leaves one with serious injuries in Osage Beach

September 6, 2020 12:41 AM Zach Boetto

CAMDEN Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers have identified a man who was injured in a crash in Camden County Saturday morning. According to the crash report, 30-year-old Nicholas J . Kuntz, of Ocala, FL was ejected from his motorcycle after crossing the center line. Investigators say it happened around 10 a.m. on North

Missouri State Highway Patrol reminding travelers to stay safe Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2020 9:05 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent a Tweet Thursday reminding drivers and boaters alike to stay safe and drive sober.

One dead after crash in Pettis County

September 5, 2020 5:40 AM Zach Boetto

PETTIS COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers have identified a man who was killed in a crash in Pettis County Friday night. Investigators say it happened around 6 p.m. on Katy Trail approximately 1 mile west of Route BB. According to the crash report, 43-year-old Chris M. Eye, of Sedalia traveled off the