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Man on foot killed in crash that closed Grand Glaize Bridge

January 25, 2024 10:45 AM Matthew Sanders

A man was hit and killed by a small SUV on a Lake of the Ozarks bridge Thursday afternoon.

73-year-old woman injured in Phelps County crash

January 24, 2024 6:27 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: This piece has been updated to reflect Leimkuehler was seriously injured. Her status was previously listed differently due to a source error. ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 73-year-old Owensville woman suffered serious injuries in a Wednesday crash in Phelps County that occurred on Route E near Route Y, according to a Missouri State Highway

Extreme cold, snow and ice cause more, deeper potholes

January 24, 2024 11:51 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Potholes are appearing and expanding after rounds of extreme temperatures and wintry precipitation hit Mid-Missouri over the past few weeks.

One dead in Osage Beach crash

January 24, 2024 5:25 PM Matthew Sanders

Osage Beach police said Wednesday that one person died in a crash near a bridge.

Road work announced in Jefferson City; flooding closes two Cole County roads

January 23, 2024 9:19 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works announced a pair of street closures this week that involve road work. On Thursday, the 300 block of Locust Street will close for street repairs from 8 a.m.-noon, according to a release from the from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works. Road closure

Troopers investigate deadly crash in Callaway County as ice coats roads

January 22, 2024 3:56 AM Erika McGuire, Marina Diaz

Both lanes on westbound I-70 were closed Monday morning while the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigates a deadly crash in Callaway County.

Missouri Department of Transportation, Columbia Public Works prepare roads for freezing rain

January 21, 2024 8:21 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Parts of Mid-Missouri are expected to receive freezing rain Monday morning that could lead to slick road conditions, according to authorities. District Maintenance Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation Jason Shafer said the department began preparations Saturday night in anticipation of a dangerous Monday morning commute. Maintenance will continue through Monday,

Man injured in Camden County crash accused of DWI in MSHP report

January 19, 2024 2:48 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage Beach man who suffered moderate injuries in a crash was accused of driving while intoxicated Thursday night on Route A at Midway Road, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash and arrest reports. The crash occurred as a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica – driven by James Thacker, 39 – was

Man accused of drunkenly crashing vehicle into Cole County home

January 15, 2024 3:09 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Gerald, Missouri, man was arrested on Saturday night after he was accused of drunkenly crashing a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado into a home in the 3100 block of Southwood Hills Road in Cole County. According to arrest and crash reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Brian Lauth was heading southbound

87-year-old man seriously injured in Pulaski County crash

January 15, 2024 2:53 PM Ryan Shiner

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An 87-year-old man suffered serious injuries from a crash that occurred on Saturday night in the westbound lanes of Interstate 44 in Pulaski County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2006 Dodge Ram – driven by Henry Burbank, of St. Robert – went

Man arrested and seriously injured in DWI Camden County crash

January 14, 2024 7:11 AM Gabrielle Teiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Roach, Mo. man was seriously injured and arrested after a one-vehicle crash on Lower Prairie Hollow Rd. south of Laura Hufferd Rd. on Saturday, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2006 Chevrolet 1500 – driven by Scott Wallace, 57 – failed to

Two injured after UTV equipment failure in Cooper County

January 11, 2024 7:31 AM Erika McGuire

A UTV crash in Cooper County Wednesday afternoon sent two people to the hospital.

Biden administration awards funding for 44 electric vehicle chargers in Columbia

January 11, 2024 10:56 AM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia is getting $3.6 million from the federal government to build 44 electric vehicle chargers.

New Bloomfield man killed in UTV crash Tuesday morning

January 10, 2024 7:48 AM Erika McGuire

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A New Bloomfield man was killed in a UTV crash in Callaway County Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 9:15 a.m. when the UTV Charles Nichols, 81, was driving went off the left side of Private Drive at County Road 432 and overturned on its

Man suffers serious injuries in Pulaski County crash

January 9, 2024 9:25 PM Ryan Shiner

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Richland man suffered serious injuries in a Tuesday crash in Pulaski County on Rustler Lane, about four miles west of Waynesville, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred when a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta was heading northbound, skid across the centerline, went off the left side

Winter weather airline prep includes deicing planes

January 9, 2024 8:09 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Airlines remove snow and ice from thousands of planes every winter, according to a press release from American Airlines to make sure passengers reach their destinations safely. According to the release, deicing is usually necessary when temperatures are at or below freezing along with precipitation or frost. Deicing fluid is sprayed on

Troopers respond to at least 25 stranded drivers in Mid-Missouri during Tuesday snow storm

January 9, 2024 4:54 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During snow storms, it’s important to remember that the busier roads are going to be cleared first. Back roads and residential streets will take longer to get cleared. Chad Slate, with I-70 Towing, said there’s always more crashes and slide offs during the first big snow storm of the winter. “Any time

62-year-old man seriously injured in Morgan County crash

January 9, 2024 5:13 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 62-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a crash on Monday afternoon in Morgan County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on Highway 50 about half a mile west of Route A, the report states. A 2006 Pontiac Torrent –driven by Ronald Lacy,

St. James man dies in Phelps County crash

January 5, 2024 2:54 PM Ryan Shiner

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. James man died in a single-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday morning on County Road 1160 in Phelps County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Ryan Curtis was pronounced dead at the scene by the Phelps County coroner. He was 33. The crash report states that he

Three felonies charged in deadly crash outside Columbia apartment complex

January 3, 2024 9:53 AM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

A Columbia woman is set to appear in court later this month on three felony charges related to a deadly motorcycle crash last summer outside a Columbia apartment complex.