Extreme cold weather leads to early pothole repairs
A MoDOT news release said about 300 pothole patching crews were out Monday working to fix roads statewide.
Continue ReadingA MoDOT news release said about 300 pothole patching crews were out Monday working to fix roads statewide.
Continue ReadingCandidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re
Continue ReadingWe recorded 14 days in a row below freezing this month, with near record temperatures for several days in that period. The frigid air around Mid-Missouri and upstream of the Missouri River has caused portions of the river to freeze over, and with warmer temperatures and sunshine the last few days, we have started to
Continue ReadingDozens of local schools have been out or learning online this week as multiple rounds of snow and a blanket of bitter cold settled over Mid-Missouri
Continue ReadingA University of Missouri official says a sprinkler pipe burst and caused minimal damage to the Memorial Union.
Continue ReadingThe city opened up ice skating at Stephens Lake Park on Tuesday and ice fishing at Cosmo-Bethel Park last Friday.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Works has lifted parking restrictions on Thursday after being put into effect Monday.
Continue ReadingLocal fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The polar vortex has led to several issues across the Midwest, leaving several citizens with frozen water pipes across Mid-Missouri. In Columbia, the water and light department reported 201 people called about frozen pipes between Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon. There have been 9 water main breaks in Columbia since Friday. A
Continue ReadingA look at what area transportation agencies were doing Wednesday to battle the latest round of wintry precipitation.
Continue ReadingThe ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day today with the threat of accumulating snow returning. Another disturbance moving out of the Four Corners region will bring more accumulating snow to Mid-Missouri. This looks like it’s going to affect the morning commute and potentially bring road impacts for Wednesday evening as
Continue ReadingSeveral Mid-Missouri schools have called off Thursday classes as snow continues to fall on roads that are already covered or partially covered.
Continue ReadingResidents across Mid-Missouri are still dealing with snow-packed roads on Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingFulton’s city council will meet Tuesday night to address concerns over fluctuating natural gas and wholesale electricity prices that could impact city utility users’ bills.
Continue ReadingCrews are working to clear the roads of the slushy snow that remained on the roads Tuesday.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens Lake Park is now open for ice skating. The Columbia Parks and Rec Department says the ice now measures four inches deep, that’s the minimum required to open lakes for ice activities. The depth is measured by drilling holes through the ice from the shoreline toward the center of the lake.
Continue ReadingRoad crews are gearing up to work another long night with snowfall forecast for Mid-Missouri overnight and into Wednesday.
Continue ReadingSeveral Mid-Missouri school districts announced Wednesday closures on Tuesday afternoon, as bitter cold kept snow clinging to some roads with more on the way.
Continue ReadingUtility providers in Mid-Missouri are advising users to cut back on their energy use at least through the end of the week to avoid rolling blackouts.
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