939 the Eagle has confirmed that the family of former Mizzou student and alleged hazing victim Danny Santulli is scheduled to testify before a Missouri Senate committee …
Read More »UPDATE: CPD describes its investigation into shooting outside Walmart on Conley as ongoing
Columbia Police say a Monday night shooting at the Walmart on Conley has left a victim with life-threatening injuries. CPD spokeswoman Jenny Hopper tells reporter Nia Hinson …
Read More »(LISTEN): Big turnout in Ashland for fundraiser aimed at eliminating student lunch debt
Ashland’s mayor praises the big turnout at Saturday’s spaghetti lunch/dinner aimed at eliminating student lunch debt in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 school district. Mayor Dorise Slinker …
Read More »UPDATE: Missouri’s Senate President Pro Tem will not be running for office this year
Missouri’s powerful Senate President will not be a candidate for office in 2024. State Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia), the Senate President Pro Tem, made his announcement this …
Read More »Proposed roundabout at Columbia’s Fairview and Chapel Hill expected to draw big turnout at council tonight
Tonight is your opportunity to testify about a proposed new single-lane roundabout at the busy intersection of Columbia’s Fairview and Chapel Hill roads. Columbia’s city council will …
Read More »April public hearing expected to be set for $12 million Columbia Forum Boulevard project
Columbia’s city council is expected to vote tonight to set an April 15th public hearing on the $12.3 million Forum Boulevard improvement project. The project would make …
Read More »(LISTEN:) Developer, Realtor Rhonda Carlson discusses paying for camp cleanups, quality of life on Columbia Buzz
A Columbia Realtor and developer said property owners and being forced to pay for the cleanup of homeless encampments on private property in Columbia. Rhonda Carlson appeared …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s mayor discusses roll carts and proposed Forum/Chapel Hill roundabout on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia debated the controversial roll cart issue for a decade before they were finally approved in 2023. While roll carts began two weeks ago, some residents say …
Read More »UPDTE: Missing Mizzou student’s bank card found near Nashville’s Cumberland river
The Metro Nashville Police Department says missing Mizzou student Riley Strain’s bank card was found Sunday afternoon on an embankment between Gay street and the Cumberland river. …
Read More »LISTEN): Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) executive director Billy Polansky appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s (CCUA) main campus is at Clinkscales and Ash. While CCUA is separate from the popular Columbia Farmers Market, they do work …
Read More »UPDATE: Incarnate Word basketball coach Rolfes in critical condition in Columbia, after medical emergency
MU Health Care officials tell 939 the Eagle that Incarnate Word Academy girls basketball coach Dan Rolfes is in critical condition this (Sunday) afternoon at Columbia’s University Hospital. …
Read More »Missouri’s commodity groups back legislation expanding Public Service Commission
A Callaway County commissioner and most of Missouri’s commodity groups support legislation that would increase the number of members of the Public Service Commission (PSC) from five …
Read More »Expect longer waits at Columbia restaurants this weekend, with high school basketball championships in town
Look for heavy traffic around Columbia’s Mizzou Arena again today and tomorrow as the 2024 Missouri State High School Activities Association’s class 4 and Class 6 boys …
Read More »(LISTEN): Rock Bridge girls to battle #1 Incarnate Word in huge class 6 semifinal game today
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent is encouraging you to get to Mizzou Arena this afternoon, to cheer on the Rock Bridge girls basketball team as they …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) discusses charter schools and education on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
A 167-page omnibus education bill approved by the Missouri Senate this week that would allow charter schools to operate in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) and all Boone …
Read More »Saturday spaghetti lunch/dinner planned aimed at eliminating student lunch debt in mid-Missouri school district
Ashland’s mayor and Boone County Commissioner Justin Aldred are inviting you to enjoy spaghetti tomorrow in Ashland, while helping to eliminate student lunch debt in the fast-growing …
Read More »Nashville police search Cumberland River by boat in search for missing Mizzou student
Authorities in Nashville have been using boats, drones and helicopters in their extensive search for missing Mizzou student Riley Strain, who was last seen one week ago …
Read More »(LISTEN): CPS Superintendent and top Missouri GOP state senators view charter schools differently
Top Missouri GOP state senators disagree with comments made Wednesday afternoon by the Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent about charter school legislation. The Missouri Senate voted 20-13 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Tornadoes and large hail are possible this afternoon in mid-Missouri
Columbia, Jefferson City and much of the 939 the Eagle listening area are under a severe thunderstorm watch this morning through 12:10 pm. Columbia and Ashland have …
Read More »Nashville Police using boats in their search for missing Mizzou student
Nashville’s Newschannel 5 is reporting today that the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission is launching an investigation into Luke Bryan’s bar on Broadway, to see if they may …
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