I-70
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Media Groups Sue Highway Patrol Over Redacted Crash Reports
Missouri news groups have sued the Highway Patrol over redacted crash reports, which affects records on wrecks on I-70 and U.S. 40 near Rocheport. Two Missouri news trade groups and two media companies say the…
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The Daily Rundown — Friday, October 23, 2026
Clear skies and 53 degrees in Rocheport this morning, with just a light 6 mph breeze — an easy Friday to get things done before the weekend. Here’s what’s worth knowing around Rocheport, New Franklin,…
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The Daily Rundown — Thursday, October 22, 2026
Sunny and near 49 degrees in Rocheport this morning, with barely a breath of wind for a calm start to a busy Thursday around town. Here’s what’s worth knowing around Rocheport, New Franklin, and the…
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The Daily Rundown — Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Wednesday morning in Rocheport: temperatures near 50 degrees at sunrise, partly sunny skies, and barely a breath of wind — about as easy a morning as October gets. Here’s what’s worth knowing around Rocheport, New…
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Route J Interchange at I-70 in Boone County Now Expected to Reopen in Mid-December
The Boone County Route J interchange on Interstate 70 is now expected to reopen in mid-December 2026, a few weeks later than the late-November date the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) gave earlier. MoDOT said…
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The Daily Rundown — Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Clear and cool this morning, low 40s at sunrise with sunshine and barely any wind — a good morning for coffee on the porch before heading out. Here’s what’s worth knowing around Rocheport, New Franklin,…
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Diesel Prices Are Squeezing Missouri’s Small Trucking Companies — and the I-70 Corridor Feels It Too
If a load feels like it’s taking longer to get where it’s going lately, or a local hauler you’ve used for years has gone quiet, diesel prices may be part of the story. Diesel in…
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The Daily Rundown — Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Wednesday morning, here’s what’s worth knowing around Rocheport, New Franklin, and the counties. Around the Counties One more sticky day, and then the front comes through. Highs climb into the low-to-mid 90s today with a…
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I-70’s Work Zone West of Kingdom City Is About to Shift — Here’s What Changes
If you drive I-70 toward Kingdom City, the work zone you’ve been navigating for months is about to look different this week. MoDOT says the westbound lanes between Callaway County Route M/Hatton (mile marker 144)…
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Missouri’s New $13.3 Billion Road Plan — and What It Means for the I-70 Widening Through Here
Missouri just locked in how it plans to spend $13.3 billion on roads, bridges, airports, and rail crossings over the next five years — and a chunk of that money is already moving dirt a…