Transportation Archives

Two people hurt in Jefferson City crash

April 7, 2020 9:19 PM Katie Greathouse

Two people were injured in a crash on Highway 50 in Jefferson City on Tuesday.

Teenager killed in Cole County crash

April 7, 2020 9:00 PM Katie Greathouse

A 17-year-old was killed in a crash in Cole County on Tuesday afternoon.

City working to figure out impacts of COVID-19 on Columbia Regional Airport

April 7, 2020 6:43 PM Sydney Olsen

City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said COVID-19 has had an impact on traffic and revenue at Columbia Regional Airport.

Fayette man dies after motorcycle crash on Monday

April 3, 2020 8:32 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Fayette died after being involved in a motorcycle crash on Monday.

Lawsuit filed after chase, deadly crash in Cole County

April 2, 2020 11:13 PM Katie Greathouse

The family of two people killed in a crash that happened during a pursuit last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against law enforcement officers as well as Jefferson City and Cole County.

Collapsed wall on High Street to be demolished on Wednesday

March 31, 2020 10:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

Demolition crews started to tear down a partially collapsed wall at 200 E. High St. Wednesday morning.

Fayette man in critical condition after motorcycle crash Monday

March 31, 2020 11:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri Hospital spokesman said a Fayette man was in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in Howard County Monday afternoon.

Trucking industry getting assistance from all corners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

March 28, 2020 7:55 PM Zach Boetto

Governor Parson and the Missouri Department of Transportation are offering special permits and extended hours to truckers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The volume of goods that are being transported, particularly to grocery stores right now is unfathomable, its 2-3 times the Christmas rush, Black Friday type volume,” said Tom Crawford, President and CEO of

Semi crash in eastern Boone County sends 2 people to the hospital

March 25, 2020 9:48 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Joint Communications and Mo-DOT tweeted about the crash at mile marker 136 near Route Z for a wreck.

Springfield woman dies after crash near Lake of the Ozarks

March 24, 2020 9:47 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Springfield, Missouri woman died after a three-vehicle crash that happened on March 15.

Snow falls in Rucker, Missouri, south of Clark.

Slick conditions across mid-Missouri

March 22, 2020 9:54 AM Molly Stawinoga

As a freezing rain mix comes down in mid-Missouri, drivers could see slick roads.

What you need to know before traveling for spring break during COVID-19 outbreak

March 22, 2020 7:37 AM Ben Fein

Several mid-Missouri universities and school districts had spring break scheduled for this week. For families planning trips, though, the coronavirus outbreak could get in the way.

Man charged in Callaway County after a chase led to a crash in Fulton

March 20, 2020 8:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

One man was arrested and a woman was taken to the hospital after a chase in Fulton led to a crash Thursday afternoon.

Mid-Missouri roads closed due to flooding

March 19, 2020 3:28 PM Katie Greathouse

Authorities closed some roads in Mid-Missouri due to flooding Thursday.

Driver killed in Jefferson City crash

March 16, 2020 9:41 PM Katie Greathouse

A driver was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Jefferson City.

Three people hurt, one in critical condition after trooper-involved crash Sunday

March 16, 2020 11:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said three people were injured in a trooper-involved crash in Camden County on Sunday. One woman had to be flown from the scene.

Car ends up in ditch after crash with semi-truck

March 14, 2020 11:52 AM Ben Fein

Shortly before 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning, emergency crews were called to I-70 Drive and Barnwood Drive in Columbia for a vehicle collision.

Two people killed in Camden County crash

March 12, 2020 10:37 PM Katie Greathouse

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were killed in a head-on crash in Camden County on Thursday morning. Troopers said the crash happened at 11 a.m. on MO 5 south of Mount Horeb Road. According to a crash report, a vehicle driven by James Hill, 42, of Holts Summit, crossed the center line and struck

Columbia crews to work on Providence Road turn lane at Broadway on Monday

March 12, 2020 3:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Works crews are scheduled to start work on the turn lane from northbound Providence to eastbound Broadway on Monday.

Long-term care facilities taking action against COVID-19

March 11, 2020 10:44 PM Zach Boetto

One presumptive positive case of COVID-19 has been reported in Missouri and now long-term care facilities are proactively working to keep it away from their residents. Facilities are taking advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)