Missouri’s governor is praising the state’s transportation director for his work in managing the nation’s seventh-largest highway system, with limited funding. Governor Mike Parson (R) made his …
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Missouri House Education chairman wants CPS superintendent to resign, over Hickman class lesson
Missouri’s House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chair is calling on CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood to resign, saying courses being taught at Columbia’s Hickman High School …
Read More »Federal grant heading to Columbia fire department for new radio equipment
A $178,000 federal grant is heading to the Columbia Fire Department, after the city council voted to accept the grant Monday night. The grant will be used …
Read More »Budget approved by Columbia’s City Council focuses on pandemic and public safety
Columbia’s City Council has unanimously voted to approve a $474 million operating budget, a budget that projects that the COVID pandemic will continue. The budget approved by …
Read More »Big turnout at Missouri Bicentennial parade and inaugural ball in Jefferson City
A few thousand people attended Saturday’s Bicentennial events near the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. Saturday morning’s parade attracted the Budweiser Clydesdales, Marching Mizzou and numerous other …
Read More »GP Made Foundation, United Way and others team up to provide books for CPS students in need
Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel’s foundation, GP Made, has provided $10,000 to purchase 2,600 books for disadvantaged first and second grade Columbia Public School (CPS) students. …
Read More »Larger-than-expected turnout at weekend Jefferson City fly-in
About 3,500 people attended Saturday’s “Fly into the 40s” fly-in at Jefferson City’s Memorial Airport, which featured World War II-era planes. Airport manager Eric Bowers tells 939 …
Read More »Columbia’s City Council to vote on budget and fire grant on Monday night
Columbia’s City Council will likely to give final approval to the proposed $475-million fiscal year 2022 budget at Monday night’s meeting. The council is also expected to …
Read More »Two people shot in downtown Columbia this weekend
Columbia Police are still looking for the suspect or suspects who shot two people this weekend on North Fifth Street downtown. The incident happened at about 2:30 …
Read More »MUPD and Columbia Police investigating reports of possible drugs being added to drinks
MUPD officers are warning the public to be aware of possible predatory drugs being added to drinks at locations throughout Columbia. Mizzou’s Office for Civil Rights and …
Read More »(AUDIO) Congressional candidate Taylor Burks discusses his campaign on CEO Round Table
Missouri Fourth District congressional candidate Taylor Burks appeared on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” this weekend. Host Fred Parry asked Mr. Burks about his congressional campaign. …
Read More »Columbia Mayor Brian Treece will not Seek Re-election
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece announced this afternoon that he’s not seeking re-election in 2022. Treece made the announcement at a City Hall briefing, telling reporters the mayor …
Read More »World War II planes to fly over mid-Missouri on Saturday; big crowd expected at Jefferson City Airport
About 1,500 people are expected to attend Saturday’s “Fly into the 40s” fly-in at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, across the river from the Capitol. The event …
Read More »Columbia’s heritage and craft show is throwback to different era
A few-thousand people are expected to attend this weekend’s 43rd annual heritage festival and craft show at Columbia’s Nifong Park, which is near Grindstone Parkway. The event …
Read More »Missouri Bicentennial Inaugural ball and fireworks display is Saturday evening in Jefferson City
More than 2,000 Missourians have already RSVP’d for Saturday evening’s Bicentennial inaugural ball in Jefferson City, which is black-tie optional. It will take place on the Missouri …
Read More »100 floats and entries for Saturday’s Missouri Bicentennial parade in Jefferson City
More than 1,000 people are expected to be in downtown Jefferson City for Saturday morning’s Bicentennial Inaugural parade, which begins at 10 outside the State Capitol. About …
Read More »UPDATE: Mask requirement starts Friday morning at Ashland elementary school; some parents protest
About 20 parents of students at Southern Boone Elementary School in Ashland protested near the school Friday morning, against the district’s decision to impose a mask requirement. …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Nick Schroer discusses President Biden’s vaccine mandate, on the Mike Ferguson Show
State Rep. Nick Schroer (R-O’Fallon) wants Missouri’s governor to call a special session regarding President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Schroer says if Governor Parson doesn’t call one, the …
Read More »Missouri governor’s vetoes sustained by Legislature; Lincoln County highlighted during House debate
None of the vetoes from Missouri’s governor were overridden by the state Legislature on Wednesday in Jefferson City. While the House voted to override the Governor Mike …
Read More »Flags at half-staff at government buildings across Missouri Thursday, for fallen U.S. Marine
Missouri’s governor says a fallen Marine from Wentzville who was killed in late August in Afghanistan put his life on the line protecting U.S. service members and …
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