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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling for spring break?

March 27, 2023 2:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Travel numbers continue to bounce back from their COVID-19 pandemic lows and spring break is no exception.

Travel safety tips to consider as you head out for spring break

March 26, 2023 5:46 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As you may consider traveling away from Mid-Missouri to enjoy some time away from home or classes, there are some travel safety tips you should consider. Travel experts expect more than 158 million people to travel for spring break in 2023, which is a volume that’s expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. The first factor to keep

Jefferson City considers donating property for Highway 54 improvements

March 9, 2023 7:02 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City’s Public Works committee met Thursday to discuss proposed improvements to Highway 54. The meeting was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. at City Hall in Jefferson City. MoDOT is considering expanding the highway North of the Missouri River Bridge to help with traffic in the area. MoDOT has discussed changes for

Tow-truck drivers, roadway workers face dangers while working on highways

January 16, 2023 4:34 PM Ethan Heinz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, there were 300 fatal work-zone crashes in 2020. Jordan Toebben, the owner of Toebben’s Towing — a tow service based out of Jefferson City — said distracted motorists create unsafe conditions for those who work on roadways. “We’re trying to work

Mid-Missouri sees overnight snowfall for the start of the New Year

January 8, 2023 5:07 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri experienced overnight snowfall for the first time since the start of 2023. ABC 17 Meteorologists say Mid-Mo saw below one-inch snow totals with isolated reports of two inches in northeastern Missouri. If you need to get out Sunday morning, you’ll want to use caution as the roads could still be wet.

Multiple people seriously hurt in crashes over the holiday weekend

January 2, 2023 7:19 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women and one man are recovering after being involved in crashes over the New Year holiday weekend. In Johnson County, 35-year-old Cynthia J. Biggs, of Knob Noster Missouri crashed her vehicle a little after 1:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol crash report, Biggs was driving

Deadline to obtain a REAL ID for travel delayed by two years

December 5, 2022 3:30 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Homeland Security has extended the deadline for travelers to have a Real ID by two years. Travelers in the U.S will be required to obtain a REAL ID by May 7, 2025. The requirement was originally scheduled to take effect May 2023. Starting on May 7, 2025, every traveler

Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal starts first holiday season

November 23, 2022 10:42 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport opened its doors to travelers at the new $23 million terminal in October. With Thanksgiving travelers getting ready for their holidays plans, the airport has not had any major delays or cancelations. According to the airport’s flight schedule, it sent off four flights today, and four others arrived.

Mid-Missouri public works departments warn of delays, citing lack of staff

November 13, 2022 5:44 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Mid-Missouri public works departments have already started preparing for the first snowfall since winter. Columbia Public Works says it has 34 snow vehicles available to this winter season. The department says it is going into the winter with the same amount of staffing as last winter, which is 20% below what it would like

Local and state leaders hold ceremony for new Columbia Regional Airport terminal

October 19, 2022 6:23 AM Marina Diaz

Watch the ceremony live in the player. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City and state leaders celebrated the new $23 million terminal at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Gov. Mike Parson and Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe spoke at the event about the potentials the new terminal brings. City and state leaders broke

Auxvasse man killed Thursday in Callaway County crash

September 30, 2022 5:36 AM Joushua Blount

CALLAWAY, Co. (KMIZ) An Auxvasse man was killed Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Callaway County. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on County Road 245 at Route E, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by 88-year-old Douglas W. Thompson was hit by a pickup truck after Thompson

Multiple crashes take place during Labor Day Weekend

September 4, 2022 7:57 PM Joushua Blount

The Labor Day weekend has been busy for Missouri State Highway Patrol with multiple crashes on the roads and the water since the counting period started Friday.

Missouri State Highway Patrol to start counting period for Labor Day Weekend

September 2, 2022 6:11 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Friday kicks off Labor Day weekend and the Missouri State Highway Patrol will have an increased trooper presence on roads and waters for their counting period. Troopers on the roads will be enforcing Missouri’s speed limit, seat belt, and impaired driving laws, in addition to being available to assist motorists during their participation for

Missouri Task Force 1 returns home after 14-day deployment in Kentucky

August 12, 2022 6:58 PM Kennedy Miller

The rescue team was sent to Kentucky at the end of July to help with disastrous flooding.

MoDOT to temporarily close Katy Trail near Rocheport due to bridge construction

August 1, 2022 5:37 AM Joushua Blount

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT plans to temporarily close part of a popular trail near Rocheport on Monday. The department will close the Katy Trail between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to the construction of the new bridges over the Missouri River. During the trail closure, workers plan to pour the final supports for the

Last day for the public to provide feedback to MoDOT for I-70 in Boone County

July 31, 2022 5:43 AM Joushua Blount

BOONE COUNTY,Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day for community members to give MoDOT their input on alternative improvements they are considering for I-70 and the I-70/ U.S. Route 63 Connector. Those road changes would happen to the 18 miles of I-70, East of route BB at exit 115 to East of Route Z at exit 133 here in Boone County. The

MoDOT to perform maintenance on U.S. Route 54 Missouri River Bridges in Jefferson City

July 24, 2022 5:17 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday MoDOT will begin maintenance work on U.S Route 54 Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City. The maintenance is scheduled to start on the eastbound and westbound bridges on July 24th and take place everyday between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. With work expected to be complete on