Flooding along the Missouri River has devastated parts of Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. In addition to the continued closure of Interstate 29 and many other routes throughout Northwest Missouri, receding floodwaters have exposed damage to some roadways and bridges that may require emergency contracts. An estimated date for reopening the following roadways and bridges […]
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Motorists and farmers are reminded to share the road during planting season
Spring is here and temperatures are warming up, meaning farmers throughout Missouri will be busy planting crops and moving livestock. Drivers are reminded to expect heavier farm machinery traffic, especially on two-lane highways in rural parts of the state. Please obey all traffic laws and remain vigilant. Most importantly, everyone is encouraged to share the […]
Man involved in high-speed chase hitting speed of 150 mph and injuring three children pleads “Not Guilty”
A Kansas City man facing charges, stemming from what the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office reported as a pursuit reaching dangerous speeds, has waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty in the Associate Division of Clinton County Circuit Court. Online court information shows 32-year-old Kenneth Sneed’s bond was reduced to $5,000 cash only with supervision. Sneed’s […]
Many structures may remain closed for an extended time, even after floodwaters recede
Flooding along the Missouri River has devastated parts of Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. In addition to the continued closure of Interstate 29 and many other routes throughout Northwest Missouri, receding floodwaters in Atchison and Holt counties have exposed damage to roadways and bridges that may require emergency contracts. An estimated date for reopening the […]
Marceline man’s SUV strikes deer in roadway east of Chillicothe
The Highway Patrol reports a Marceline man sustained minor injuries when the sport utility vehicle he drove struck a deer two miles east of Chillicothe Thursday morning. A private vehicle transported 37-year-old Matthew Cooper to Hedrick Medical Center as a precaution. Cooper traveled west on Highway 36 when the deer reportedly traveled into the path […]
Driver clocked at 150 mph officially charged with 4 felonies, 6 misdemeanors
A Kansas City man arrested by the Highway Patrol on Tuesday morning and accused of 12 potential counts has been charged in Clinton County with four felonies and six misdemeanors. Online court information shows 32-year-old Kenneth Sneed has been charged with three counts of felony first degree endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of March 25, 2019
Flooding has closed several routes across northern Missouri and harsh winter has riddled the area with potholes. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be on roadways across the region managing flooded, closed roadways, making repairs the flooding caused, and patching potholes on as many routes as time, material and weather allow. In addition […]
Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri) Announces 2019 Ride
Over 500 riders from over 30 states will ride five days in a nearly 300-mile loop on Missouri Life’s fifth annual Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri). It will begin in Columbia, Missouri on June 9 and end on June 14 in Columbia. On the first day, Big BAM riders will head northeast to Perry which […]
Annual grant funds now available for Northwest transportation safety programs
Over the past several years agencies and programs across Northwest Missouri have received almost no funding for programs working towards reducing the number of injuries and fatalities on our roads. With more than 60 fatalities in the 20 counties of Northwest Missouri during 2018, the work is not over yet. To assist agencies in this […]
MoDOT to motorists: Do not ignore flood barricades
With numerous state highways in northwest Missouri closed due to flooding, the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding motorists not to move or attempt to drive around barricades that block flooded roads. Barricades are put in place for motorists’ safety, yet MoDOT and law enforcement officials report they continue to see drivers either maneuver around […]
Head-on crash in Harrison County injures two
The highway patrol reports one vehicle crossed the center line leading to a head-on collision with a second vehicle Monday morning in southeast Harrison County. The two drivers were injured and taken to Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany. Injuries were reported as moderate for 32-year-old Rachel Flowers of Gilman City and minor for 82-year-old […]
Missouri Department of Transportation: “We are working as hard as we can to fill the potholes”
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be focusing on repairs through April. Crews started working to address the pesky potholes as soon as there was a break in the weather. MoDOT will have about 300 pothole patching crews statewide working to make roadways safer. About 400,000 potholes have been patched during the first two months […]
Patrol reports arrest of teenager on drug allegations
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of an Excelsior Springs resident in Ray County Friday night on multiple drug allegations. Eighteen-year-old Jessicka Ard is accused of felony possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance—marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while intoxicated-drugs. The Patrol also accused her of failure to […]
Interstate 29 closed at Mile Marker 110 on Missouri/Iowa border due to flooding
Interstate 29 at Rock Port which is mile marker 110 is closed at the Missouri/Iowa border due to flooding in Iowa. Anyone wanting to use I-29 northbound should use I-35 and then I-80 into Iowa. For more information visit: modot.org/2019-northwest-missouri-flooding Stay informed about Missouri road conditions by using MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map, available online at […]
Rain, runoff and melting snow close roads in North Missouri
Rain, runoff and melting snow have closed more roads in Northwest Missouri and many more are vulnerable to being overcome by floodwaters. Missouri Department of Transportation crews are monitoring road conditions closely, but floodwaters can rise quickly, before our crews and other emergency services are able to place barricades across the roadway. MoDOT reminds motorists […]
Jamesport City Council agrees to city website
The Jamesport City Council has agreed to have a website for the city at a cost of $165 to establish the site with a fee of $125 yearly to host the site. The city’s utility software company, Softline Data, will provide the expertise. Councilman Gary Alexander, who’s also Mayor Pro Tem, is to look at […]
Counties in north Missouri placed under Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory
More winter weather is expected for Northwest Missouri on Tuesday. February 19th. The system will bring snow beginning in the early afternoon and lasting into the late evening in some areas. Snow is expected to be heavy at times with rates reaching 1 inch per hour with total accumulations up to 8 inches possible near […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Monday, February 11, 2019
The weather in Missouri over the last week has included just about every form of precipitation. The Weather in northern Missouri over the last 10 days has seen extremely cold temperatures followed by a weekend of temperatures in the fifties with near normal temperatures into last week. Mother Nature has once again waved her magic […]
Winter weather takes toll on north Missouri roads
Across Northwest Missouri, the effects of winter weather are evident everywhere you look frozen ground, canceled classes, snow-covered fields, and potholes. The Missouri Department of Transportation normally launches its pothole efforts in March, but with the extreme weather we’ve faced this year, the roads are taking a beating. When they’re not out plowing ice and […]