A longtime mid-Missouri judge will not seek re-election in 2024. 13th judicial Circuit Judge Kevin Crane made his announcement in a Wednesday afternoon news release, saying it’s been …
Read More »Columbia restaurant owner, arson suspect facing new warrant
Another warrant is issued for the Columbia restaurant owner facing arson charges in southeast Missouri. ABC 17 reports the warrant out of Dunklin County says Crystal Umfress …
Read More »Agreement between DBRL, union workers finalized
The Daniel Boone Regional Library Board of Trustees approved its agreement with union workers yesterday. Board members held a public vote over Zoom to approve the contract, …
Read More »Columbia man accused of assaulting nurse at hospital
A man is in jail after an alleged assault at a Columbia hospital. ABC 17 reports Cody Douglass, 38, was charged Tuesday with third-degree assault. He’s in …
Read More »Columbia approves paid family, medical leave for city workers
Employees of the city of Columbia will have the added benefit of paid family and medical leave beginning next year. The city council made it official on …
Read More »MACC to use old COU terminal for new training program
Moberly Area Community College will lease about 1,900 square feet in the old terminal at Columbia Regional Airport to establish an aviation training program. The city council …
Read More »Missouri Supreme Court strikes down law against homelessness, COVID vaccine mandates
(AP) The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a law that threatened homeless people with jail time for sleeping on state land. Judges ruled unanimously to toss the law …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County Sheriff Carey appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
The veteran Boone County sheriff says there’s been gang activity in the Columbia area for the past 30 years. He says there have been a few homicides …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia killer sentenced to 30 years in prison for April Brooks’ murder
A Columbia man who killed a woman last November in a domestic violence incident on Blue Ridge road has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. 32-year-old …
Read More »UPDATE: DLR Group chosen as consultant for Mizzou’s north concourse improvement project at Faurot
Kansas City-based DLR Group has been chosen as the architect/engineering consultant for Mizzou’s Memorial Stadium north concourse improvement project in Columbia. The UM board of curators met …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri state lawmaker says rebuilding I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City to take three years
A state lawmaker from mid-Missouri’s Callaway County says you can expect construction to begin this summer on I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City in the first phase …
Read More »Columbia murder suspect to be sentenced this afternoon; case involved domestic violence
A Columbia man who admits shooting a woman to death last fall on Blue Ridge road in a domestic incident will be sentenced this afternoon at the …
Read More »1,900 degrees to be conferred at Mizzou’s graduation ceremonies this weekend
You can expect heavier-than-normal traffic this afternoon and evening and all day tomorrow, due to the University of Missouri’s winter commencement ceremonies. Mizzou says 1,780 students will …
Read More »Columbia roll cart storage is the topic of tonight’s open house style meeting
Tonight is your opportunity to give your two cents on the storage of roll carts between collection days in Columbia, when they take effect in March. Columbia …
Read More »Columbia’s Shelter Insurance holding three more nights of “Winter Wonderland”
Look for traffic congestion again this evening around Columbia’s Shelter Gardens for “Winter Wonderland.” It’s the third straight year that Shelter has done the Winter Wonderland garden …
Read More »(LISTEN): Heavy traffic each night shows popularity of Columbia’s VU lights display
You still have four more nights to enjoy the holiday light spectacular from Columbia’s Veterans United Home Loans (VU), including tonight. The event is free and no …
Read More »(LISTEN): Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri officials ecstatic with Wednesday’s food drive
(UPDATED story at 11:26 am) While final numbers are still being calculated, the 17th annual Zimmer Radio Commerce Bank one-for-one holiday food drive has raised more than …
Read More »939 the Eagle Commerce Bank one-for-one holiday food drive is today
Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri officials say the need for food is greater than ever and continues to grow. Today is your opportunity to donate …
Read More »(LISTEN): 12 Boone County families who’ve suffered losses enjoying a brighter Christmas this year
Dozens of Columbia and Boone County police officers, deputies, paramedics and other first responders joined 12 Boone County families for Tuesday night’s “Shop with a Hero” event …
Read More »UPDATE: Convicted double killer from mid-Missouri’s New Bloomfield to be put to death in 2024
The state Supreme Court has scheduled an April 9 execution date for a convicted double killer from mid-Missouri’s New Bloomfield. The Supreme Court issued a two-page order …
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