Child in Boone County head-on crash dies
A child who was hurt in the crash that killed two men southeast of Columbia earlier this week has died, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.
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Two injured, power line on ground after Boone County crash
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday night in a one-vehicle crash in the 1550 block of Cherokee Ridge Road in Centralia, according to Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp. Blomenkamp told ABC 17 News in a text message that the vehicle “Sheered off a power pole power line
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MoDOT announces multi-month closure on Route F
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced a road closure beginning next week in Boone County that will last two months. Route F will be closed from Monday, June 5- Thursday, Aug. 3 for a bridge deck replacement, according to MoDOT’s social media. The deck replacement is one of several projects on
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Man arrested after Jefferson City crash
Police arrested a Jefferson City man Wednesday, saying he was “visibly intoxicated” after a crash on Missouri Boulevard.
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Sheriff’s office identifies men killed in Boone County crash
Two men, one from Columbia and one from Fulton, were killed in an early Wednesday crash southeast of Columbia, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.
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Man killed in Johnson County crash
JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One man is dead after crashing his SUV on 1256 North East 75 Rd. just west of Thompson Road in Johnson County on Wednesday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, Lee G. Thomas, 48, of Knob Noster was traveling southbound on NE 75 Rd. just after 5:15 p.m.
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Two teens dead after motorcycle crash in southwest Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says two teens are dead after a single motorcycle crash Wednesday in Barry County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Highway 248 just one mile east of Cassville. Troopers say, Ryan L. Wilson, 19, and his 14-year-old
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Two die in Boone County crash
Two people died Wednesday morning in a crash southeast of Columbia.
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Man dies after being hit by tanker on Highway 63
A man was killed early Wednesday when he was hit by a semi-truck hauling a tanker on Highway 63 in southeast Columbia, police say.
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Ohio woman hurt in jet ski crash at Lake of the Ozarks
An Ohio woman was taken to a hospital Tuesday after a jet ski collision on the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Higbee woman suffers serious injuries in Randolph County crash
HIGBEE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Higbee woman suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a one-vehicle crash on Route B, three miles southeast of Higbee. The crash occurred after Carla Mitchem, 51, was heading eastbound in her 2011 Ford Edge and overcorrected, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Ford went off the left side of the
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Roundabout construction at Highway 54 in Holts Summit leads to traffic issues, police say
HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) The start of a construction project for a new roundabout at Highway 54 in Holts Summit has lead to traffic issues, according to a social media post from the Holts Summit Police Department. Construction on the on/off ramp at Highway 54 in Holts Summit began Tuesday. Route OO and the northbound
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Patrol: Phelps County woman among 10 killed in Memorial Day weekend crashes
A woman from St. James was one of 10 people who died in crashes on Missouri highways over the Memorial Day weekend.
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No major boating accidents reported at the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported no drownings or boat crashes on the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend.
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Two Columbia residents hurt in Miller County motorcycle crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia residents were hurt Monday evening — one seriously — in a motorcycle crash in Miller County on Highway 54 about one-third of a mile west of Storage Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred after a 2015 Kawasaki Vaquero motorcycle – driven by John
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Woman killed, 5-year-old cyclist flown to hospital after Mid-Missouri crashes
A woman was killed and a 5-year-old bicyclist flown to a hospital in separate crashes Sunday in Mid-Missouri.
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MSHP reports multiple crashes so far for Memorial Day weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Memorial Day Weekend is underway, Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep safety first as an increased number of troopers will be out watching the roads. AAA says over 37 million people are expected to travel by car this weekend. MSHP says troopers are focusing their attention on hazardous
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Missouri can expect lower gas prices Memorial Day weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A little over 37 million people are expected to be traveling by vehicle for Memorial Day Weekend, and AAA says those travelers can expect to see a slight decline in fuel prices. AAA also says more people are taking other modes of transportation this holiday, like buses and trains. These travelers are expected to total nearly two
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Highway Patrol reminds people to stay safe while on the water Memorial Day Weekend
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s the last day of National Safe Boating Week for Missouri State Highway Patrol, just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend and what many people consider the start of boating season. Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to keep safety as a top priority if planning to hit the water. Troopers say two
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Missouri State Highway Patrol looking to keep drivers safe over Memorial Day weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) This Memorial Day weekend, The Missouri State Highway Patrol aims to help drivers stay safe while out on the road. This year, over 37 million Americans will be driving to their destinations, according to AAA. That’s 2.7 million more people traveling this year compared to last year. The Senior Vice President of AAA
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