by Alisa Nelson | Jan 14, 2022 | News, Politics / Govt, Show Me Today, Transportation, Weather
All Missouri Department of Transportation snow plows and material spreaders now include a GPS tracking system. The device shows which roads have been treated and which ones might need so TLC. The state agency began testing the system in 2020 on about 1,200 trucks and...
by Ashley Byrd | Nov 8, 2021 | News, Transportation
After Congress passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure funding bill over the weekend, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said, “There will be work immediately, and for years to come.” While this means more road and bridgework for Missouri, the Missouri...
by admin | Apr 5, 2021 | Business, Health / Medicine, History, News, Transportation
A former state lawmaker who’s been appointed to the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is grateful for the appointment, and is pledging to focus on protecting Missouri utility ratepayers. Former State Rep. Glen Kolkmeyer (R-Odessa) served eight years in...
by Alisa Nelson | Feb 18, 2021 | Crime / Courts, News, Transportation
The State Highway Patrol reports 989 lives were lost in Missouri traffic crashes in 2020, up from 881 in 2019. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says the preliminary reporting indicates a 12% increase compared to 2019. “Nearly every fatal crash that...
by admin | Feb 11, 2021 | Business, Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt, Transportation
Many state employees will be off on both Friday and Monday for Lincoln and Washington’s Birthday. Lincoln’s Birthday is Friday, while Washington’s Birthday is Monday. Both are Missouri state and county holidays, and Washington’s Birthday is a...
