The snow has caused numerous crashes across Columbia and Boone County. Boone County Joint Communications tells 939 the Eagle that a tractor trailer has overturned on snow-impacted westbound I-70 at the 128 mile marker near Rangeline. Westbound I-70 had numerous issues in the Columbia area overnight, and was closed due to two jackknifed tractor trailers …
UPDATE: Suspect in the Oak Towers incident taken into custody
UPDATE: Columbia Police spokesman Jeff Pitts tells 939 the Eagle that the suspect who barricaded himself in an apartment at Oak Towers has been taken into custody. The suspect’s name and age are not being released. Pitts says the suspect allegedly fired shots after a disturbance, but Columbia Police did not return fire. No injuries …
UPDATE: Tractor trailer crashes in snow on I-70 in Columbia; heavy traffic being re-routed
Another tractor trailer has jackknifed in the snow on I-70 in mid-Missouri, with the latest being on westbound I-70 near Stadium. Boone County Joint Communications tells 939 the Eagle that traffic is backed up to West Boulevard and is being re-routed. Numerous wreckers and tow trucks are being sent to the scene. Avoid the area …
UPDATE: Boone County assistant fire chief killed in I-70 crash near Columbia
Boone County Fire Protection District officials say an assistant chief was killed in this morning’s horrific I-70 crash involving a tractor trailer near Columbia. Fire district officials plan a 10:30 press conference to discuss more details about the collision that killed assistant chief Bryant Gladney. Assistant Chief Gladney was working a previous crash along I-70 …