Transportation Archives

UPS truck catches on fire and shuts down I-70 Wednesday night

October 2, 2024 9:43 PM Katie Greathouse

A semi fire closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Boone County on Wednesday night.

Motorcyclist dies from injuries after Cole County crash

October 2, 2024 6:33 PM Katie Greathouse

A Russellville man who was injured in a Cole County crash on Monday afternoon has died.

Man killed in Gasconade County crash

October 1, 2024 5:01 PM Ryan Shiner

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 45-year-old man was killed in a crash early Monday on Highway 50, west of Lake Timber Ridge Road in Gasconade County, a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says. According to the report, a 2010 Dodge Charger – driven by Jason Roberts, 45, of Mt. Sterling – was heading westbound

Russellville man seriously injured in motorcycle crash

October 1, 2024 8:57 AM Madison Stuerman

A Russellville man was hurt after a crash on Monday afternoon in Cole County.

Prosecutor says drivers can face fines, possible jail time for violating work zone laws

September 30, 2024 10:32 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, one lane in each direction of Highway 63 in Columbia will close over night until Oct. 12, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The passing lanes in both directions between Conley Road and Broadway will be closed 7 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 12,

Columbia woman killed in Pettis County crash

September 30, 2024 11:00 PM Ryan Shiner

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 64-year-old Columbia woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday night in Pettis County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the crash occurred as a 2023 Nissan Rogue –driven by Pamela Holbrook – was heading southbound on Walnut Grove Road, north of Eckles Road,

11-year-old girl dies in UTV crash in Gasconade County Sunday

September 29, 2024 9:53 PM Nia Hinson

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An 11-year-old girl from Owensville, Missouri was killed in a UTV crash in Gasconade County on Sunday. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the girl was the passenger in the UTV driven by another 11-year-old girl. The crash occurred in the 3700 block of Branch Rd.

Elevator maintenance announced for Downtown Columbia parking garage

September 25, 2024 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Maintenance will be conducted on the elevators at the Eighth and Walnut Parking Garage in Downtown Columbia, according to a Wednesday press release from the city. The release says that beginning this week, repairs will be made to the garage’s two elevators. Upgrades are expected to be completed by December, the release

Highway worker dies after getting hit by semi-truck in Pettis County

September 24, 2024 8:18 PM Ryan Shiner

A 60-year-old man died on Tuesday after he was hit by a semi-truck in the 17000 block of Route O in Pettis County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

Sidewalk closure announced for Sixth Street in Downtown Columbia on Thursday

September 24, 2024 2:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of South Sixth Street in Downtown Columbia will be closed Thursday between East Broadway and Cherry Street, a Tuesday press release from the city says. The sidewalk will be closed from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. as crews work on an awning at 13 South Sixth Street, the release says. The closure

Overnight lane closures on Highway 63 in Columbia planned for next week

September 23, 2024 9:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One lane in each direction of Highway 63 in Columbia will be closed overnight next week, according to a Monday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The passing lanes in both directions between Conley Road and Broadway will be closed 7 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 5, the release

Hallsville teen dies in Boone County crash

September 23, 2024 10:26 AM Matthew Sanders

A 17-year-old from Hallsville died after his vehicle overturned on a country road near Hallsville.

Columbia man killed in Callaway County crash Sunday morning

September 22, 2024 9:53 PM Nia Hinson

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man died in a crash in Callaway County Sunday morning. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Trevor Wheeler, 21 was driving a boxtruck on U.S. 63 Southbound, 0.25 miles South of Renz Farm Rd. at 7 a.m. The crash occurred when the truck traveled off the

Section of North Hecht road blocked off in Hallsville following crash

September 22, 2024 6:16 PM Nia Hinson

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of North Hecht road was blocked off in Hallsville Sunday evening following a crash involving one vehicle. An ABC 17 News reporter saw a vehicle flipped upside down on its roof in the grass and several Boone County Fire Protection District vehicles on scene. According to Boone County Fire Protection

Jefferson City woman charged after chase tops 100 mph

September 19, 2024 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

Police say they arrested a Jefferson City woman after a chase along Highway 54 that topped 100 mph.

New market opens at Columbia Regional Airport

September 18, 2024 7:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new “grab-and-go” market has opened at Columbia Regional Airport. Tailwinds Market will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and allows travelers to make purchases by swiping a credit or debit card or using a payment cellphone application and then grabbing items, a press release and officials say.

Delays expected on Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City during final phase of bridge rehab project

September 18, 2024 6:31 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Delays are expected for those driving into Jefferson City on Highway 54 during the final phase of a bridge rehab project, a Wednesday Missouri Department of Transportation press release says. Delays can be attributed to the bridge rehabilitation over Highway 50 and McCarty Street, the release says. Those delays are expected

Second man charged in fatal Miller County crash

September 17, 2024 8:28 PM Ryan Shiner

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) A second man has been charged in relation to a Miller County crash that killed a woman early Sunday. Anthony Floyd II, 23, of Eldon, was charged on Tuesday with leaving the scene of an accident and tampering with evidence. He is being held at the Miller County Jail without bond.

Lane closure announced at Downtown Jefferson City intersection

September 17, 2024 2:39 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: The new end time of the project was added to this brief. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Utility work on Thursday will require a lane closure at a Downtown Jefferson City intersection, according to a Tuesday press release from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works. The release says that Ameren Gas will close

Two teens hurt in Chariton County crash

September 17, 2024 11:19 AM Matthew Sanders

Two teenagers from Salisbury, Missouri, were hurt in a crash Tuesday morning after trying to turn in the path of an oncoming tractor-trailer.