Two people taken to hospital after evening wreck in Columbia
Crews had to use the a hydraulic rescue tool to free one occupant of a vehicle.
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Jefferson City Police Department to increase DWI enforcement efforts ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
The Jefferson City Police Department will team up with other law enforcement agencies beginning Wednesday, to increase DWI patrols ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.
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Tebbetts man hurt after crash on Highway 94 in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tebbetts, Missouri man was hurt Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Highway 94 in Callaway County. The crash happened around 5 p.m. at County Road 4015. Bruce I. West, 69, was driving a pickup truck westbound when he rear-ended another pickup truck making a left turn, according to the Missouri
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High gas prices hit businesses, charities hard
Businesses and not-for-profit organizations are starting to feel the pressure as gas prices continue their climb amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Missourians see impacts of increased travel costs this spring season
Columbia, MO (KMIZ) Following the war in Ukraine, many Americans have seen an increase in prices, especially in travel costs. AAA reports the average price for gas in Boone County is almost $4 per gallon, with the state’s average at $3.84 per gallon. Andrew Ogden, Columbia resident, said because of the higher gas prices he
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Jefferson City free gas giveaway event on Saturday
The Evangelism Department of the Missouri Western Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction has partnered with the Jefferson City Church of God in Christ to host a gas giveaway, set to giveaway $1,250 in free gas.
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Traffic resumes on Interstate 70 east of Columbia after wreck
Check back for updates related to the winter storm in Mid-Missouri.
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Driver killed in Gasconade County crash after suffering medical emergency
GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Gasconade, Missouri, man is dead after a crash on eastbound Highway 100 Thursday morning. The crash happened around 11:40 a.m. near Cole Creek Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said William K. Halley, 59, suffered a medical emergency before he crashed his car. The vehicle left the
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Highway patrol identifies driver hurt in head-on crash on Interstate 70 outer road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a driver hurt in a head-on crash on Wednesday morning. The crash happened just after 8:15 a.m. on Interstate 70 Drive NW near Cynthia Drive, according to the crash report. Troopers said Kenneth N. Hall, 26, of Steedman, Missouri, lost control of a dump truck.
Continue ReadingRising fuel costs raise concern for state and city budgets
The pain at the pump is being felt by every driver across the country but the high fuel cost is starting to raise concerns for state and city budgets.
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Four hurt in Interstate 70 outer road crash
A crash between a dump truck and minivan shut down an Interstate 70 outer road in Columbia and affected I-70 traffic Wednesday morning.
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Columbia City Council approves CPS SRO program and reconstruction at airport
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Columbia City Council approved the student resource officer program with Columbia Public Schools as well as reconstruction of taxiway A at the Columbia Regional Airport. CPS SRO Program Columbia Public Schools will once again have multiple school resource officers in three of its high schools. The program was
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Columbia Police respond to fiery crash Saturday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is working to learn more after a fiery crash near Nifong Blvd. and Sinclair St. early Saturday morning. CPD responded after receiving calls of a car on fire and once on scene just before 4 a.m., found a car fully engulfed in fire. Officials say while investigating, they
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‘Rolling roadblocks’ set for Sorrels overpass project
Rolling roadblocks will take place next week as crews continue repairs to Sorrels overpass over Interstate 70 in Columbia.
Continue Reading Hallsville teen killed Wednesday in crash on Highway 124
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released the name of a teenager killed Wednesday in a crash on westbound Highway 124. A pickup truck driven by a 17-year-old New Franklin boy rolled over after the vehicle left the highway and hit a concrete culvert around 5:20 p.m., according to the crash
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City asks drivers to avoid busy Columbia intersection
The traffic lights at Providence Road and Vandiver Drive needed work after malfunctioning Thursday morning, Columbia Public Works said in a news release.
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St. Louis boy killed after crash on Highway 54 in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An eight-year-old St. Louis boy is dead after a crash on westbound Highway 54 in Callaway County on Wednesday night. The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. near the Highway AA/OO exit, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a van driven by Elizabeth C. Miller, 40, of Fulton, crashed
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Motorcycle driver seriously injured after Randolph County wreck
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man is seriously injured after a wreck on Route M east of Moberly at 2:28 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Zachary Wickenheiser, 28, was traveling on Route M when he crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and hit a 2004 GMC Yukon. Officials
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Missouri State Highway Patrol reporting wreck on Highway 124
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Highway 124 at Dodd Road in Boone County.
Continue Reading St. Louis man killed in crash on I-70 in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a St. Louis man killed Tuesday night in a crash on eastbound Interstate 70 in Montgomery County. Troopers said a car driven by 30-year-old Camaron D. Turner crashed into the back of a semi-truck trailer near the 166 mile-marker around 9:37 p.m. The semi-truck
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