Extra Missouri state troopers are being stationed along I-70 and other major highways today (Friday), which is the start of the Memorial Day weekend. Missouri State Highway Patrol Corporal Kyle Green says they’re enforcing traffic laws and are helping motorists. “We will have extra troopers stationed along I-70, U-S 63 and U-S 54. Those are …
Columbia sees 4.9 inches of snow; higher amounts of Harrisburg and Higbee
Columbia received about five inches of snow Thursday evening and this (Friday) morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). NWS St. Louis meteorologist Jon Carney tells 939 the Eagle that 4.9 inches of snow fell at Columbia’s official observation station, much of it today. The snow caused numerous traffic issues on I-70, especially last …
Missouri’s first responders praised by governor for response to this month’s snowstorm
Missouri’s governor is praising the dedication and work of the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT), State Highway Patrol and the Missouri National Guard in responding to the snowstorm that hit two weeks ago. Governor Mike Parson tells 939 the Eagle that state departments assist each other. “So when we can take the (Missouri) National Guard …
I-70 Rocheport bridge project has national significance, Missouri congresswoman says
A west-central Missouri congresswoman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee says the $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project is critical to the region. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) helped push for the $81-million federal grant for the new bridge. “It not connects our two major cities in Kansas City and St. Louis but it basically connects …
UPDATE: Snow causes dozens of crashes in Columbia area
UPDATE: Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to about a dozen snow-related crashes this morning, according to assistant fire chief Gale Blomenkamp. He tells 939 the Eagle that crews responded to crashes on I-70 from county line to county line, and on Highway 63 from Deer Park to Highway 124. Southern Boone firefighters also responded …