U.S. 64 reopens for public traffic marking a major milestone for Helene recovery

CNN Newsource on March 30, 2026

By Gracie Palmer

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    BAT CAVE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Saturday, March 28, marked a major milestone for Helene recovery, as Highway 64 in Bat Cave officially reopened to the public for the first time in 18 months.

The highway, which connects Hendersonville to Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, and Bat Cave, is a popular route for both residents and tourists.

For the past year and a half, only locals were allowed to use it. Now, it’s finally open to public traffic.

“It still looks very different. The road is back, but the terrain has changed. Mother Nature made her new path, and we have to work around it,” said Patrick Bryant, bar manager at RiverWatch Bar & Grill.

During the closure, visitors dealt with long detours.

“To get to Chimney Rock and support them, you have to take Highway 9, which is about an hour added on to anyone’s trip,” said Brittany Walters, owner of Slick Rock Salvage.

Walters said the reopening is not only important for travel, but also for local businesses still recovering from the storm’s impact.

“It’s been a tragedy, but seeing the community pull together through this and help each other with the road and everything has been very inspiring to see,” Walters said. “We’re really excited about the road opening up. We think that it will help bring in business and more people to help support the locals.”

In Chimney Rock, businesses are already seeing the benefits of restored access, despite dealing with a brief power outage earlier in the day.

“We are just overjoyed that we finally have public access from the north side of town,” Bryant said.

As of now, Highway 64 is open from Slick Rock Road into Lake Lure, though a portion of it remains reduced to a single lane.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation says it expects the full roadway to be reopened by Memorial Day.

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Connecticut man charged with murder of Bridgeport firefighter

CNN Newsource on March 30, 2026

By Mark Prussin, Naveen Dhaliwal

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    BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WCBS) — A Connecticut man has been charged with the murder of an active-duty Bridgeport firefighter, police said Sunday.

Stratford Police said officers arrested Jabari Bush after they found Terrence Cramer bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound in a shooting on Feeley Street in Stratford early Sunday morning.

Cramer, who lived in Bridgeport, was pronounced dead shortly after paramedics arrived at the scene, police said.

What to know about Terrence Cramer

The 41-year-old father of three was a member of the Bridgeport Fire Department for nearly a decade.

“Firefighter Cramer served the City of Bridgeport with dedication and honor for 9.5 years, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and safety of others,” the department wrote in a Facebook post confirming his death.

Mayor Joe Ganim issued a statement saying Cramer “was not only a valued member of our Fire Department, but also a proud public servant whose loss will be felt deeply across our entire city.”

“I join Chief [Lance] Edwards and the members of the Bridgeport Fire Department in mourning [Cramer’s] tragic passing,” the mayor said.

Ganim said he has requested that all flags at municipal buildings be flown at half staff this week.

“It’s very heartbreaking”

Shanyah Neal Walker spoke glowingly of her stepfather.

“Such, such, such, such a sweet person, very brave, very courageous,” Walker said, beaming with love and admiration in the face of the unimaginable loss. “It’s very heartbreaking, There are so many question I have as far as why, how, answers that I might never get.”

Colleagues said Cramer was always the first to respond when someone was in danger.

Cramer’s 10-year-old son, Jackson, said he knew firefighting was his dad’s passion.

“He liked saving people because it made him feel good and he always wanted to be a firefighter,” Jackson Cramer said.

The charges the suspect faces Bush, 41, was taken into custody following a brief vehicle pursuit in Derby, nearly 15 hours after officers discovered Cramer wounded, police said.

Bush was charged with murder, home invasion and criminal possession of a firearm.

Authorities have not released details about what led up to the shooting, but Cramer’s family members said for the time being they are focusing on remembering who he was.

“I have mercy. I’m not God. I do not judge. I wish that person the best and, hopefully, they have time to think about their actions,” Walker said. “[The shooting] left us very devastated. I don’t know how to move forward in this situation.”

Bush is due in court Monday.

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Colorectal cancer: A growing concern for young adults in Missouri

KMIZ on March 30, 2026

Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Colorectal cancer has become the deadliest cancer for adults under 50 years old in the United States, and it’s becoming more prominent in Missouri.

According to data from the American Cancer Society, an estimated 158,850 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2026 — 3,200 of them Missourians. More than 1,200 people across the state are projected to die from this cancer this year.

New cases projected in 2026 nationwide
New cases projected in Missouri 2026
Deaths projected nationwide in 2026
Deaths projected in Missouri 2026

158,850
3,200
55,230
1,280

Men: 84,160
Men: N/A
Men: 30,110
Men: N/A

Women: 74,690
Women: N/A
Women: 25,120
Women: N/A

“That increase has continued to accelerate,” said Dr. Nick Davidson, professor and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology at Washington University Medicine. “And now, early-onset colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. in people under the age of 50, so it’s a real concern.”

Missouri accounts for around 2% of all new colorectal cancer cases nationwide. This year, there is a slight increase from 2025, when 3,010 new cases were projected across the state and 154,270 were projected nationwide.

Nationwide new cases projected in 2025
Missouri new cases projected in 2025
Nationwide projected deaths in 2025
Missouri projected deaths in 2025

154,270
3,010
52,900
1,260

Men: 82,460
Men: N/A
Men: 28,900
Men: N/A

Women: 71,810
Women: N/A
Women: 24,000
Women: N/A

“I think that we’re always surprised whenever we see someone who we think looks very healthy have colorectal cancer,” said Dr. Jean Wang, professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at Washington University and Siteman Cancer Center. “Just about five years ago, the screening guidelines changed from recommending starting to get screenings at age 50 to age 45, but now we’re seeing even younger patients, even younger than 45 years old, getting colorectal cancer.”

Birth – 49 years old
Male: 12,670 new casesFemale: 11,970 new cases

50-64 years old
Male: 27,800 new casesFemale: 19,800 new cases

65 years old and up
Male: 43,690 new casesFemale: 42,920 new cases

All ages
Male: 84,160 new casesFemale: 74,690 new cases

(Projected new U.S. cases, 2026, American Cancer Society)

Wang says the youngest patients she has seen with colorectal cancer have been in their late 20s and early 30s. For people ages 49 and under in Missouri from 2018-2022, nearly 45 men out of 100,000 and around 34 women out of 100,000 were diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

The death rate also continues to climb, with 17 men out of 100,000 and nearly 12 women out of 100,000 dying from colorectal cancer from 2019 to 2023.

Colorectal cancer is a combination of colon cancer and rectal cancer, as the two are very similar and close in proximity inside the body. Inside those organs, tumors or polyps grow. While most are non-cancerous, some can become cancerous over time. Anyone can develop a polyp, and the risk of them becoming cancerous increases as you get older.

While polyps typically don’t cause symptoms, it’s important to go see your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms, as they could indicate that you have colorectal cancer:

Blood in stool

Rectal bleeding

Changes in bowel movements (constipation or diarrhea)

Unintentional weight loss

Low blood count

Intense fatigue

“Those are some of the kinds of red flag signs that you should watch out for that would make you want to talk to your doctor about getting a colonoscopy,” said Wang. “Early colon cancer doesn’t cause any symptoms at all.”

Colorectal cancer is split into four stages, with Stage 1 being the least severe stage and Stage 4 being the most deadly.

Stages
What happens to your body
Treatment

Stage 1
Cancer cells localized just to the muscular layer of the colon and rectum (mucosa, submucosa, muscularis propria); has not spread to any lymph nodes or nearby tissue
Cancer cells (polyps) are typically removed during a colonoscopy and sent to a lab for testing to see if they are cancerous

Stage 2
Cancer has spread to the outermost layers of the colon or rectum, or has spread through the colon wall and into nearby tissue; has not spread to any lymph nodes
Chemotherapy/radiation to shrink the tumors before surgery to remove them from any affected organs. Additional chemotherapy after surgery.

Stage 3
Cancer has spread into nearby lymph nodes, but has not reached other areas of the body
Chemotherapy/radiation to shrink the tumors before surgery to remove them from any affected organs and remove affected lymph nodes. Additional chemotherapy after surgery.

Stage 4
Cancer has been carried through the lymph and blood systems to distant organs in the body, like the liver and lungs.
Chemotherapy/radiation to shrink the tumors before surgery to remove cancer-affected organs/tissue. Additional chemotherapy after surgery. Targeted therapy, immunotherapy and clinical trials.

(Source: Colorectal Cancer Alliance)

According to Wang, the survival rate for people diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer is about 15%, whereas people diagnosed with Stage 1 have a 95% chance of being cured.

“You can just have a surgery to cut out that little section of your colon and then be cured and live life normally, but if you wait too long and the cancer grows and it spreads to other parts of the body, then it’s very hard to treat,” Wang said.

Wang says it’s thought that up to 85% of colon cancers could be preventable if people followed screening guidelines, which recommend adults get a colonoscopy at age 45.

There are also stool tests you can take at home that can detect abnormalities for convenience, especially for rural areas where access to colonoscopies can be more challenging. If an abnormality is discovered, it is recommended to get a colonoscopy.

If a cancerous polyp is removed during a colonoscopy, Wang says it is critical to continue to follow up.

“Colonoscopies really aren’t that hard to do, and so, it’s really a shame whenever I see someone come in with colon cancer who had not followed up with colon screenings, and you just know that if they had come in 10 years earlier, it could have all been prevented,” Wang said.

While more younger adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, researchers and experts are still working to figure out what’s driving this increase.

“Honestly, we really don’t know, said Davidson. “The answer is not one single reason that this is happening, it’s multiple.”

Davidson says more people are becoming overweight, consuming more alcohol, smoking, eating more processed foods and red meats. Those things, along with family genetics and more, are all factors in the increase in cases.

Davidson is part of a research team that looks at multiple different social and genetic factors to better understand this epidemic. The team is also part of a study that takes samples of colorectal cancer patients’ tumors, separating them into smaller tissue samples called organoids that they can grow indefinitely to study their behavior.

“The advantages of that are that we can characterize the genetic abnormalities, the mutations that arise in those samples, and then we can look at vulnerabilities in those cancer cells and hopefully design personalized forms of therapy,” said Davidson.

Watch ABC 17 News at 6 on Tuesday to hear how Missouri is at the forefront of research against the growing epidemic.

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Six Republicans vying for Democratic incumbent Emanuel Cleaver’s seat in Congressional District 5

KMIZ on March 30, 2026

Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Following a decision from a Cole County judge on Friday, the Missouri FIRST Map will be what voters are tied to in the November election, and with that decision, the new District 5 is taking center stage.

According to the Secretary of State’s Office, six Republicans have filed to run against incumbent and long-standing congressman Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Kansas City) in the 2025 established district.

The Missouri FIRST Map guts the 5th District and splits the Democratic hotspot into three districts, diluting those votes. The 5th District is also stretched all the way from Kansas City to the northern half of Boone County and includes Osage and Maries Counties.

Political science professor at the University of Missouri Charles Zug said the new makeup of Cleaver’s district could make it harder for him to keep his seat.

“The reason all these Republicans have announced is because there’s blood in the water. It looks like there’s a good chance with this redsitrict that it will go to a Republican,” Zug said.

ABC 17 News spoke with 5th District Republican candidate Taylor Burks ahead of the candidate filing opening in February about how he is running his campaign through the uncertainty. Burks said he was focusing on the district in its 2025 rendition.

At the time, there wasn’t a clear answer as to which congressional map was in effect because of multiple lawsuits challenging the map, and a referendum that would put the 2025 map on the November ballot for voter approval.

ABC 17 News followed up with Burks on Sunday, and he reiterated his commitment to the Missouri FIRST Map.

“Based on my experience as an election official here in mid-Missouri, I was confident that these maps were going to hold all of the cases. All of the judgments that have come down in the last several weeks have reaffirmed what I said about five, six weeks ago when I first announced my run for Congress,” Burks said.

Burks served as the Boone County Clerk in 2017.

Democrat Jordan Herrera is a candidate for District 4, which also has some dramatic changes between the 2022 and 2025 maps.

For example, under the 2022 map, District 4 stretched from Cass County to the northern part of Boone County and covers Camden and Pulaski Counties. Under the 2025 map, District 4 covers the bottom portion of Jackson County, and doesn’t stretch east like the previous map, but goes down and over. The 2025 district still covers Camden and Pulaski Counties, but cuts out Boone and six other counties.

Herrera said he’s catering to both maps.

“So I had to make a calculated decision, and it was to run against Mark Alford,” Herrera said. “If you’re going to change my boundary lines, and if you’re going to tell me where I can have a voice, well then, damn it, I’m going to run and represent that district.”

Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raytown) is the incumbent, and he has filed for his seat again.

Herrera is holding strong for the referendum that would put the 2025 map on the November ballot for voter approval.

“What I would say with the decision we received on Friday with the maps is to not lose hope, to not lose faith in the referendum,” Herrera said.

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High gas prices continue to affect the community

KIFI on March 30, 2026

Kaelyn Blessinger

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho- High gas prices are affecting people and how they budget.

Although gas prices are going down, they are still nearly double from February. These higher costs are creating strains in people’s spending, causing stress, and forcing budget cuts as the prices show no signs of going down.

Bob Nisbet and his wife are traveling from Alberta, Canada. He said he’d spent over $140 to fill up his truck. This price would be cut in half this time last month.

“The prices have gone up here and in Canada, no matter where you are. I don’t like it but, you know what? Life’s not always fair, right?” Bob said. “It’s more expensive, but we had to come down here to pick up her trailer in Arizona.”

Locals are also struggling with the high costs, like Lori Clark, who lives far away from town.

“[The prices] definitely affects me as a rural school teacher. And I live 50 miles away and Idaho Falls is town for us. So for anything, yeah, it gets a little costly,” Lori said. “It is difficult… for people who live in very small towns and where there’s not a lot of resources… And a lot of the people that live in my community drive every day to work, closer to Idaho Falls.”

About 70% of Americans drive to work, making cars an essential part of daily life. So many are forced to cut down on spending on groceries, personal items, or even saving their earnings.

To find the best price for your budget, you can check out Local News 8’s Gas Tracker and save your hard earned money.

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‘We’re not going to be quiet’: thousands join ‘No Kings’ rallies in Idaho Falls and Rexburg

KIFI on March 29, 2026

Maile Sipraseuth

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)– Thousands of people took to the streets across Southeast Idaho, including Idaho Falls and Rexburg on Saturday as part of nationwide “No Kings” rallies, organized to push back against what participants call government overreach.

RELATED: “No Kings” Protest fills streets from Caldwell Park to Bannock Courthouse

In Idaho Falls, roughly 1,100 protesters lined the Broadway Bridge and surrounding sidewalks, waving signs as passing cars honked in support.

“So I think it’s important nationwide and specifically southeast Idaho, because I think it really reflects the the people of this community are very dissatisfied with the current administration at the national level, and they see how that is mirrored in our own state legislator and our own state government,” Chance Marshall, one of the organizers, said.

In Idaho Falls, roughly 1,100 protesters lined the Broadway Bridge and surrounding sidewalks, waving signs as passing cars honked in support.

“This is really us just showing that, you know, we’re not going to stand for politicians and administrations that are going to take away rights of individuals, and we’re going to let our voice be heard,” Marshall said.

In Rexburg, one of the organizers said the rally matters especially in smaller communities.

“A big reason for having it is to bring people together in this area, which can be super isolating,” said Rebecca T., an organizer. “If you have a more liberal standpoint or more democratic standpoint, or even just in the middle, it can be pretty isolating. So this serves as a way to share resources, build camaraderie, and to show our representatives like, hey, we’re not going to be quiet. We are going to make some noise.”

Some attendees said they came simply to show support and connect with others. Lillian Bridenthal, one attendee, shared her perspective:

“I’m just here to support. This is what I believe in. I love these people here. I like the community. I want to meet new friends. I just don’t think what’s going on right now is quite right,” said Bridenthal.

Counter protesters also attended across the street, one expressed surprise with the turnout but emphasized the importance civil discussion.

“It kind of shocks me that this many people showed up in Rexburg, Idaho to protest Trump. But after talking to some of them, I kind of understand where they’re coming from,” said Aiden McArthur, a counter-protester and podcaster on “Young Patriots USA”. “Personally, unaffiliated with the podcast, but I do support Trump more than the average person here. We’re here to promote civil discussion, talk to people, and help them realize that we’re divided for a reason. You know, we argue about things, but it’s all crafted by the people above us, and we’re trying to fight that power.”

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Madison Fire urges residents to register controlled burns for safety

KIFI on March 29, 2026

Maile Sipraseuth

MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI)– The Madison Fire Department is urging residents to take extra precautions when conducting controlled burns, as crews respond to a growing number of fires that have gotten out of control.

In a recent press statement, officials emphasized their “Don’t Burn and Turn” campaign, a reminder that anyone starting a fire should never leave it unattended.

According to the department, Madison County has seen a significant spike in controlled burns spreading beyond their intended areas. These incidents are putting pressure on local fire and EMS resources and creating dangerous conditions across the community.

Over the past several weeks, crews have responded to fires caused by burns that were not properly managed. They say many of these incidents are preventable and often linked to:

Controlled burns not being registered

Burns conducted during poor weather or wind conditions

Fires being left unattended

Fires not fully extinguished before leaving

Attempting to burn piles, or start fires, that are too large

Spring weather is also playing a role. Fire officials warn that winds can quickly pick up in the afternoon, carrying embers long distances and sparking new fires in grass, brush, or even structures. In one recent case, a controlled burn spread and ignited an abandoned house.

Madison Fire says crews are frequently pulled from stations to respond to burn-related incidents, forcing off-duty personnel to return to work and requiring assistance from neighboring departments.

This can delay response times to other emergencies, including medical calls and structure fires.

Madison county is asking all residents to follow these critical safety steps before conducting a controlledburn:

Avoid burning on windy days, especially in the afternoon.

Register your controlled burn – there is no cost to do this. Doing so simply notifiesMadison Fire Department and Madison County Dispatch of your burn and outlines theguidelines for burning safely.

Follow all burn guidelines.

Never leave a fire unattended.

Ensure the fire is completely extinguished and cold to the touch before leaving.

Burn small piles or areas that can be easily controlled.

Check the weather for the day(s) you will be burning.

For questions, please contact Madison Fire Department at (208) 359-3010.

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Boone County Clerk’s Office to get $200,000 makeover to meet security requirements and adapt to changes in voter behavior

KMIZ on March 29, 2026

Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Boone County Government has several maintenance and renovation projects planned in the coming months, including a makeover for the Boone County Clerk’s Office.

County leaders met Thursday for a preliminary discussion on the upcoming construction project, which is expected to cost about $210,000. According to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon, the building was constructed in the early 1990s, and the office layout hasn’t significantly changed in more than 20 years. Officials say both the footprint and the needs of the office have evolved over time, noting changes in security requirements and voter behavior.

Lennon said the renovation is focused on improving customer service while adapting to changing trends in how people vote.

“We don’t have a large rush of people coming in person for voter registration anymore because many are registering online or by mail,” Lennon said.

The project will include a dedicated training room for election judges—something the office currently lacks. Right now, staff must train across the street. The new space will accommodate about 25 people.

“We would really love to bring that back into the building because our staff are here,” Lennon said. “It’s better to be on-site and keep all of our equipment in one place.”

Lennon added that training sessions run for about a month and take place multiple times a day. The new space will also serve as a multipurpose room for meetings and other uses.

The redesign will also focus on making better use of existing space and improving navigation for visitors.

“It makes it hard to navigate from a customer service perspective because when you walk in, you’re not really sure where to go,” Lennon said.

To address that, officials plan to open up the front area by removing walls, pushing cubicles back, and creating a more welcoming entrance. A seven-foot wall with a large window opening will also be added, allowing staff to better greet and direct visitors.

“We want to make sure that we’re doing this project as efficiently as possible,” Lennon said. “So, the next part of the process will have to be tying to figure out when that wall gets knocked down,”

Officials are still sorting if they should move staff before or after the wall is knocked down and when staff does move will the add the new furniture or wait and just move the old furniture. Lennons said all old furniture will be re-purposed. The new furniture will include desk, cubicles and chairs and a table for the training room.

Beyond the clerk’s office, Boone County Commissioner Kip Kendrick said construction on the county’s $5 million public safety childcare center has been pushed back to early August due to weather delays. Officials had previously expected completion in July but still hope to open the facility this fall.

The 10,000-square-foot facility is designed to serve up to 96 children at a time. The building will have two levels, a main level and a lower level aligned with the basement. The lower level will not be fully outfitted initially, as construction will begin on the main level first. All rooms are being built for infant care. Director Amy Hayse said the upper level will serve children two years old and under.

Contractors have mostly completed lower-level framing and are expected to begin work on the main level this week. Rough-in work is scheduled to begin in mid-April.

Kendrick also said the elevator inside the Boone County Government Center will be replaced due to its age, with that project set to begin June 15.

In addition, Boone County’s new $20 million law enforcement training institute opened last month. Its first academy class is expected to graduate within the next month.

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Oregon political leaders celebrate Bev Clarno’s legacy of bipartisanship on her 90th birthday

KTVZ on March 29, 2026

Claire Elmer

(Update: adding comments from Bev Clarno, former Oregon Governor, Director of Oregon Historical Society, and Clarno’s son)

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno celebrated a milestone birthday Sunday in Redmond, surrounded by a rare sight in today’s political climate: a room full of Democrats and Republicans sharing laughs, memories, and appreciation.

Friends, family, and political leaders from across the aisle gathered to surprise Clarno for her 90th birthday, honoring a decades-long career that helped shape Oregon politics.

Clarno, who served as a state representative, state senator, Oregon House Speaker, and Secretary of State, is widely recognized for both breaking barriers and building bipartisan relationships.

“She is a true history-making Oregonian,” said Kerry Tymchuk of the Oregon Historical Society. “Throughout a 30-plus year political career, she has made history at each and every stop — and perhaps more importantly, she’s also been one of the best in all of the jobs she’s done.”

Clarno became the first Republican woman to serve as Speaker of the Oregon House and later held leadership roles in the Senate before serving as Secretary of State. Those who worked alongside her say her leadership style stood out just as much as her accomplishments.

Former Governor Ted Kulongoski credited Clarno’s ability to bring people together.

“She is the person that actually is the calming influence and basically getting people together,” Kulongoski said. “She had a skill set that I think is sorely missed today. Because of her time in public life, she made life better. She made Oregon a better place to live.”

That emphasis on unity, those closest to her say, started long before her time in office.

Her son, Randy Hilderbrand, said her values were shaped by her Central Oregon upbringing and farming roots.

“I was always very proud of her bipartisanship,” he said. “She was down to earth from the farming background, growing up here in Central Oregon. She was one of those mothers that kind of took the community under her wings.”

Clarno said that same spirit of cooperation is something she hopes to see more of in today’s political landscape.

“It’s important that both parties work together,” Clarno said. “I’d like to see the harmony that we used to have when I served, because it serves the public better than to have this divisiveness.”

Clarno said she is grateful for her time in public service and hopes future leaders stay focused on the people they represent.

Sunday’s celebration served as both a birthday tribute and a reminder of a political legacy many say put people first.

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Rolla woman dies in Phelps County crash

KMIZ on March 29, 2026

Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 23-year-old Rolla woman died in a crash early Saturday morning, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The crash occurred near St. James on County Road 1000, just east of Highway B, the report says.

At around 2:10 a.m., the woman was driving east in a 2013 Cadillac SRX when she went off the right side of the road and hit a culvert. She then overcorrected and drove off the right side of the road. The report says the car flipped and she was thrown from it. The car then hit a mailbox and a tree.

The driver was pronounced dead on scene around 2:30 a.m. She was not wearing a seatbelt, according to the report. The car was totaled.

MSHP reports do not name those involved in crashes.

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