WATCH: Traffic backs up on westbound Interstate 70 after crash
An apparent crash involving a tractor-trailer backed up traffic on Interstate 70 in Columbia on Friday afternoon.
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Two people killed in Columbia crash Thursday night
Two people were killed in a crash in northeast Columbia on Thursday night, according to the Columbia Police Department.
Continue Reading Crash reported on Highway 63 between Vandiver and Clark; southbound lanes shut down
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement shut down the southbound lanes of Highway 63 on Thursday night in between Vandiver Drive and Clark Lane for a crash. An ABC 17 News reporter saw debris in the middle of the road, as well as a one vehicle flipped over and at least one other vehicle parked on
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Eight children suffer minor injuries after Phelps County R-3 school bus crash
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bus driver and eight Phelps County R-3 students suffered minor injuries Thursday morning after a school bus crashed on Route M, about a mile west of Edgar Springs, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Eight children, ages 4-12, and the bus driver – Judy Harris, 60, of
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Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission wants MoDOT to prioritize safety on Improve I-70 Project
The Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission met Wednesday at City Hall to further discuss the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Improve I-70 Project, which will add a third lane to the interstate across the state. They also plan to make improvements to the Interstate 70 corridor from Highway 63 from Boone County to Highway 54 in
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Two suffer serious injuries in Camden County crash
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday in Camden County on Highway 5 at Spencer Creek Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the crash occurred as a 2015 Chevrolet Impala – driven by Meldoy Yeary, 68, of Pontiac, Illinois –was
Continue Reading Two suffer serious injuries in Cole County crash
CENTERTOWN, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people suffered serious injuries in a Cole County crash on Wednesday on Highway 50 at Route U near Centertown. The crash occurred as a 2023 Subaru Forrester – driven by Martha Oesterly, 81, of Jefferson City – pulled into the path of a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox – driven by Michael Stark,
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Rock Quarry Road reopens after crash, at least two sent to hospital
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least two people were sent to the hospital and Rock Quarry Road in Columbia was closed off Wednesday afternoon after a crash occurred near the Hinkson Creek Trail. An ABC 17 News reporter saw a firetruck and at least three Columbia Police Department vehicles on the scene at 3:28 p.m. The
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MoDOT hosts on-the-spot hiring event
The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday with a focus on hiring full-time maintenance workers for Columbia, Jefferson City, and Versailles.
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Stover man suffers serious injury after truck crashes in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Stover man is in critical condition after suffering a serious injury Tuesday after his truck crash on Highway 52 in Morgan County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred when a 2021 GMC Sierra – driven by Danny Cook, 69 – was heading
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Truman Boulevard overpass in Jefferson City to close for 10 days in October
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Truman Boulevard overpass that goes over Highway 50 in Jefferson City will close for 10 days next month, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The bridge will close at 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9 for a bridge rehabilitation project. The project includes replacing the expansion
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Intersection in Jefferson City neighborhood to be closed at least six weeks for emergency repairs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The intersection of Binder Drive and Hillsdale Drive closed on Monday for emergency repairs, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works. The intersection will be closed for a minimum of six weeks to repair damage caused by a water main break, according to the release.
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BikeFest riders say no-helmet law is symbol of freedom
The 17th annual BikeFest brought over a thousand bike riders from around the country to the Lake of the Ozarks, bringing motorcycle safety to the top of mind.
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Traffic moving after crash shut down Jefferson City highway
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic is moving again after being shut down for about an hour and a half for a crash. No one was seriously hurt in the crash that happened on the ramp from Highway 54 East to Highway 63 North. Jefferson City Police say a 16-year-old was riding a motorcycle when he
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Two people injured in two-vehicle crash Friday morning
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured in a car crash involving two vehicles Friday morning in Miller County. According to a crash report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Dakota York, 26 was driving on Martin Road just before 11 am, when his car started to slide and then flipped over. York and
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Free shuttle services and parking available for transit to Mizzou football game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday, the University of Missouri Tigers faced off against the Kansas State Wildcats at 11 am. This was the first sold out game since 2019, which caused a concern for some traffic impacts. However, multiple shuttle routes ran to help get fans to the game in time. GOCOMO offered six different
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Salisbury man suffers serious injuries in Howard County crash
HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Salisbury man suffered serious injuries in crash Thursday night in Howard County. The crash happened on Missouri 87 south of Route E at 9:21 p.m., according to the online crash report. A 2023 Kia Forte driven by William Kaneer, 22, was traveling south at a high rate of speed. Kaneer
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Stover man killed in Morgan County crash Wednesday night
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Stover man died in crash Wednesday night in Morgan County. Michael Kern, 79, died after his F150 overturned on Ivy Bend Road south of Bern Chipmunk Trial Road at 10:57 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened when Kern’s vehicle crossed the road and
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Two seriously hurt in Randolph County crash
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on Route A, about a mile south of Moberly, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2020 GMC Sierra Truck – driven by Terry Bagby, 81, of Huntsville – was heading eastbound and failed to
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Crews still working to clean up Rocheport bridge debris
Work to remove steel from the Missouri River after the demolition of the old Interstate 70 bridge continued Tuesday — a full day after the original timeline to clear the debris.
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