The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is causing big changes to everyday life in mid-Missouri. Here are a few places to go if you have questions (stay up-to-date on …
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COVID-19: The Facts
Winston Churchill made the phrase “Keep Calm – And Carry On” famous in 1939. While we aren’t facing World War III, it’s still a reminder today as we …
Read More »Trump’s team, senators to negotiate $1T economic rescue deal
(AP) — Members of President Donald Trump’s economic team convene Friday on Capitol Hill to launch negotiations with Senate Republicans and Democrats racing to draft a $1 …
Read More »40 million Californians ordered to stay home to halt virus
(AP) — California’s 40 million residents should stay home indefinitely and venture outside only for essential jobs, errands and some exercise, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday, warning …
Read More »Virus pandemic tightens grip; 10,000 dead worldwide
(AP) — The U.S. warned Americans to avoid all international travel and told citizens abroad to return now or face an “indefinite” absence, and California’s governor asked …
Read More »Senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus
(AP) — Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about …
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on Columbia state of emergency
Columbia is now in a state of emergency over COVID-19 concerns, after the city council’s vote Monday night. Councilman Matt Pitzer joined Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday …
Read More »Third suspect arrested in Jefferson City shooting
A third suspect has been taken into custody for the Jefferson City shooting on March 11. Dayjuan Crossland was arrested for his alleged role in the shooting …
Read More »Boone County patient dies from new coronavirus
The state of Missouri has experienced its first coronavirus death, and it’s in the Columbia area. In a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Governor Mike Parson and …
Read More »93.9 The Eagle Statement: How We Plan To Adapt
Mission Statement: Provide quality and timely community-focused information and entertainment that is relevant to you, our mid-Missouri listener. At 93.9 The Eagle, our priority remains supporting our clients …
Read More »24 confirmed cases in Missouri, 2nd in Cole County
Governor Mike Parson held a press conference on Wednesday evening and announced there have been 24 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Missouri. This comes hours after we learned …
Read More »Trump to sign COVID-19 relief bill
Pres. Trump is going to sign the coronavirus relief bill on Thursday, according to Fox News Radio. The package includes provisions for free testing for COVID-19, and …
Read More »Boone Hospital, MU Health offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing
Both MU Health and Boone Hospital now have daily drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19 in Columbia. You must have a note from your doctor to get the …
Read More »(AUDIO) MU infectious disease expert on COVID-19
Boone and Cole counties officially have COVID-19 patients, as of Tuesday. Wake Up Columbia spoke with MU Health infectious disease expert Dr. Christian Rojas Moreno about ways …
Read More »Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears
(AP) — Concerns about the spreading coronavirus has forced most of North America’s auto plants to close temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said …
Read More »Gov. Parson postpones April elections
Governor Mike Parson announced Wednesday municipal elections across the state scheduled for April 7 are postponed until June 2 because of COVID-19. Parson signed the executive order …
Read More »Truman building employee tests negative for COVID-19
It’s a sigh of relief for the Truman Building. In a letter sent to the staff, it was announced that the employee tested for COVID-19 had a …
Read More »Coronavirus officially in Boone and Cole County
The coronavirus is officially in Boone and Cole counties. Missouri Health and Senior Services announced the confirmed Boone and Cole county cases on Tuesday afternoon. As of …
Read More »3 more Biden victories increase pressure on Sanders to quit
(AP) — Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona, increasingly pulling away with a Democratic presidential primary upended by the coronavirus and building pressure on Bernie …
Read More »Missouri House votes on state budget Wednesday
Missouri’s budget will get a boost of $13 million in federal COVID-19 funding. Rep. Cody Smith, the Missouri House budget committee chairman, says that should keep the …
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