Transportation Archives

One person hit by car at University Avenue and Matthews Street.

Pedestrian crash on MU campus sends one to hospital

February 16, 2020 9:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

University of Missouri police are investigating a pedestrian crash.

Residents say Columbia road is prone to crashes in winter weather

February 15, 2020 6:46 AM Ben Fein

Silvey Street in Columbia remains closed Saturday after a crash Friday night.

One person died in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Maries County.

Man killed in Maries County crash

February 15, 2020 5:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

A single-car crash in Maries County Wednesday leaves one man dead.

Emergency crews work crash in west Columbia

February 14, 2020 6:54 PM Katie Greathouse

First responders worked a crash in west Columbia on Friday night.

Man charged with DWI after wrong-way crash on I-70

February 14, 2020 6:13 PM Katie Greathouse

Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man Friday in connection with a DWI crash that injured two people.

2 killed, 2 Columbia residents hurt in southern Minnesota interstate crash

February 14, 2020 11:45 AM Associated Press

Two people were killed and two Columbia residents were injured in a rollover crash in southern Minnesota.

MSHP: Boone County crash caused by vehicle driving off side of road

February 13, 2020 4:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

The report said the vehicle overturned multiple times.

Most mid-Missouri roads clear but remain slick

February 13, 2020 5:58 AM Madison Fleck

Most roads across mid-Missouri were clear of snow on Thursday morning, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map.

Crews respond to poor driving conditions, warn of slick roads

February 12, 2020 9:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Local officials are warning drivers to stay in Wednesday night with slick conditions reported around Mid-Missouri.

MU officials: Private shuttle service plans to run despite extreme cold

February 12, 2020 4:53 PM Molly Stawinoga

After a private shuttle company caused the University of Missouri to shut down in 2019, MU officials say they are prepared to run in the cold Thursday and Friday.

Minor injuries reported in Boone County crash

February 12, 2020 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County officials warned drivers Wednesday morning to slow down because of snowy roads.

Jury from Kansas City area to serve in Columbia fatal hit-and-run case

February 12, 2020 4:35 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice ruled on Tuesday to select jury members from the Kansas City area for a Columbia fatal hit-and-run case.

Contractors break ground on Moniteau Creek Bridge demolition

February 11, 2020 8:34 PM Zach Boetto

Demolition started Tuesday on the Moniteau Creek Bridge in Cole County. Eric Landwehr, a Cole County Public Works engineer said the bridge, which is located just off of Highway 179, had been out of commission since 2016. “It’s about time because it was getting in bad shape,” Landwehr said. In February 2016, MoDOT gave the

Callaway County chase ends in drug arrest

February 11, 2020 10:37 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said two people were arrested with a large quantity of drugs after a chase ended in Fulton on Tuesday.

State trooper: Be ready for traffic backups in winter weather

February 11, 2020 4:47 PM Amber Tabeling

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it’s safest for drivers to stay in their vehicles with seat belts on if they slide off the road.

Part of Highway 22 closed after bridge deck collapse

February 11, 2020 11:10 AM Madison Fleck

One lane of Highway 22 was closed just east of Centralia on Tuesday after part of the bridge deck collapsed.

First Student contract extended by Jefferson City school board

February 10, 2020 7:37 PM Barry Mangold

The Jefferson City School District extended its contract with bus operator First Student through at least June 2023.

Map of Christy Drive in Jefferson City, Mo.

Lane closures along Christy Drive begin Monday

February 10, 2020 5:50 AM Zara Barker

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Intermittent lane closures planned for Monday along Christy Drive in Jefferson City. Crews will be constructing a barrier wall and guardrail along Christy Drive and eastbound Route 54. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work is part of the next phase of the Route 54 safety improvements and is

Multi-car crash on Grindstone Pkwy in Columbia Sunday

Multi-car crash closes lane on Grindstone

February 9, 2020 1:50 PM Barry Mangold

Emergency responders blocked the left lane of eastbound Grindstone Pkwy. Sunday afternoon after a multi-car crash.

Snow moves through the Chicago area Sunday.

Winter weather in Chicago cancels, delays flights to COU

February 9, 2020 9:20 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Multiple flights arriving at Columbia Regional airport are canceled. United Airlines flight 4761 and American Airlines flight 2955, both from Chicago, are canceled Sunday. A spokesperson with American Airlines said the departures out of Chicago are canceled due to weather. As mid-Missouri is getting rain, people in the windy city are