Transportation Archives

One person with serious injuries, following Pulaski County crash

May 21, 2022 7:47 AM Ben Fein

One person was seriously injured, following a crash involving four vehicles on I-44 Friday morning.

MoDOT hosting public hearing online for Highway 63/Grindstone Parkway improvements

May 20, 2022 3:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Drivers will get the chance to learn about and provide comments to MoDOT about the interchange and roadway improvements to the interchange at U.S. Route 63 and Grindstone Avenue.

MoDOT gives behind the scenes of progress on Rocheport bridge

May 19, 2022 6:20 PM Leila Mitchell

Missouri Department of Transportation engineers and construction workers held a behind-the-scenes tour Thursday to show people the progress made on the new Interstate 70 Missouri River bridge near Rocheport.

Woman hurt after crash in Camden County

May 20, 2022 9:20 AM Zachary Farwell

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was hurt after a single-vehicle crash in Camden County on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened just before 2:10 p.m. on Westwood Drive at Dry Ridge Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by William F. Baur, 47, of Camdenton, hit an embankment after

Gas prices hit record high as travel ramps up for Memorial Day weekend

May 19, 2022 11:59 AM Hannah Falcon

As mid-Missourians plan their Memorial Day trips, you may want to budget a little extra for gas this year.

MoDOT to give update about Rocheport bridge replacement project

May 19, 2022 5:42 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to hold a tour of the Rocheport Bridge construction site, as work continues to replace the bridge.

Columbia liquor store’s license could be revoked after fatal crash

May 18, 2022 4:23 PM Matthew Sanders

A downtown Columbia liquor store’s license to sell alcohol could be revoked next month after a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation found it sold to a minor who was then involved in a deadly crash.

Eldon man charged after wreck sends one person to a hospital

May 17, 2022 10:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Eldon man is facing multiple charges including DWI after a wreck sends one person to the hospital on Sunday afternoon.

Missouri State Highway Patrol identifies one in Moniteau fatal crash

May 17, 2022 8:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified one person in a fatal wreck that occurred Monday night in Moniteau County. According to the crash report, a 2009 Chevy HHR crossed Highway 50 east of Springer Hill Road and hit a 2006 Kenworth T800 truck. Troopers have not identified the driver of

Two dead after crash on Highway 50 in Moniteau County

May 16, 2022 11:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

One person is dead after a wreck on Highway 50 in Moniteau County according to MoDOT workers at the site of the wreck.

Man hurt after overnight crash in Stover

May 17, 2022 5:41 AM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was hurt after an overnight crash in Stover, Missouri. The crash happened around 1:10 a.m. on Third Street near Cherry Street, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by 40-year-old Anthony J. Gibson hit two trees after the vehicle traveled off the side of

Driver arrested after passenger hurt in head-on crash on Highway 52

May 16, 2022 6:11 AM Zachary Farwell

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Laurie, Missouri man faces possible charges after a crash in Miller County on Sunday afternoon. The crash happened after 1:05 p.m. on westbound Highway 52 near Pace Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by 19-year-old Drew J. Danner hit a pickup truck head-on

Cars collide Sunday in Camden County after one failed to yield; sends man to the hospital

May 15, 2022 3:17 PM Chanel Porter

CAMDEN Co., Mo. (KMIZ) A man is in the hospital after a car hit another in Camden County Sunday because they failed to yield. The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday on Route MM at Shawnee Bend One. One car failed to yield to another car when attempting a left-hand turn. The driver of

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Three-vehicle crash in Osage County sends two to the hospital

May 15, 2022 3:06 PM Chanel Porter

OSAGE Co., Mo. (KMIZ) A three-vehicle crash Saturday night in Osage County resulted in two people being taken to local hospitals. The crash happened at 8 p.m. Saturday in Osage County on US 50 just east of County Road 822. Vehicle one, a 2003 Mercury Sable, was attempting to pass a group of eastbound vehicles

Multiple people seriously hurt in several mid-Missouri crashes

May 15, 2022 7:22 AM Meghan Drakas

BENTON, Co. (KMIZ) Multiple people were seriously hurt in several mid-Missouri crashes on Saturday. Benton County A man was flown to the hospital after a motorcycle crash. 45-year-old Corey Wheeler was driving along Macks Camp Ave. on Saturday night when he lost control of his motorcycle. He then overcorrected and overturned. Wheeler was seriously hurt

One injured following crash in Jefferson City Sunday morning

May 15, 2022 10:18 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City Police Department confirmed in a press release that one person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following a crash early Sunday morning.

Officials remind residents of safe practices, ahead of potential severe storms Sunday

May 15, 2022 4:31 AM Ben Fein

Officials from departments such as MODOT, are reminding drivers on how to stay prepared for driving severe weather, as Missouri is expected to see significant storms.

One man dies, one seriously hurt after wreck in Cole County

May 13, 2022 8:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Omaha man died after a one-vehicle wreck in Cole County on Friday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Omar Mendez Lopez was driving a 2003 Mini Cooper near the intersection of Rock Bridge Road and Frog Hollow Road when the vehicle left the road and Mendez

Man hurt in motorcycle crash on Route Y in Osage County

May 13, 2022 11:18 AM Zachary Farwell

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Bland, Missouri man was hurt Thursday night after he hit a deer with a motorcycle. The crash happened on eastbound Route Y near Rock Bottom Road around 11:10 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Scot A. Abernathy, 48, was taken to Phelps Medical Center in Rolla

MoDOT extends closure of Bagnell Dam Bridge into next week

May 12, 2022 8:14 AM Zachary Farwell

The bridge on Business Highway 54 will reopen on Thursday night for the weekend before shutting down again on Monday.