Missouri’s senior senator is warning that this will be the most expensive Thanksgiving ever. U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R) addressed the issue on the Senate floor, telling …
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Fulton Police still following leads in this month’s homicide
Fulton’s police chief says there have been no arrests in last week’s brutal homicide. 26-year-old Donald Simmons’ body was discovered last Monday in the Stinson creek, behind …
Read More »Fire officials warn Missourians about home cooking fires, on Thanksgiving holiday
The Missouri state fire marshal says Thanksgiving Day is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas and Christmas Eve. State fire marshal Tim Bean …
Read More »MU Health officials praise smooth transition of pediatric emergency services in Columbia
MU Health Care says last week’s move of its pediatric emergency services from Columbia’s Keene facility to University Hospital required comprehensive planning and preparation. MU Women’s and …
Read More »City offices closed in Jefferson City on Thursday and Friday; state offices closed as well
Jefferson City’s government offices will be closed on both Thanksgiving Day and Friday, to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. Jefftran will not operate either day and parking meters …
Read More »Prayer walk against increasing gun violence draws 20 in downtown Columbia
Peace, safety and hope … those were some of the themes at Sunday afternoon’s prayer walk in downtown Columbia against recent gun violence downtown. Mayoral candidate Tanya …
Read More »Mizzou football super fan battling ALS honored at Tiger football game
He’s been battling ALS and he’s now in the wheelchair, but he continues to fight every day. Mizzou football super fan Tiger John Cleek was honored at …
Read More »MU Health’s COVID vaccination facility on Keene to close
MU Health Care will be closing its dedicated COVID vaccination site on North Keene in Columbia next Tuesday. That site has been the primary location for scheduled …
Read More »(AUDIO): MU Health’s Christina Hoff Vollrath appears on “CEO Round Table” to discuss pediatric emergency services move
MU Health Care staff moved 14 patients and their families from Women’s and Children’s on Keene to University Hospital last week, the first step in creating a …
Read More »Columbia high school is in final four for Esports state championship
Hickman High School’s Esports team is participating in the Missouri Esports state championship series Saturday afternoon at Columbia’s Stephens College. It is the final four in Missouri …
Read More »UM Curators approve vaccine-related resolution, along with room and board increase
Saying that $76-million in federal funding would be at risk, the UM Board of Curators has voted to approve a resolution to comply with President Biden’s (D) …
Read More »Samuel’s Tuxedo and Gifts in downtown Jefferson City to sell in January
The oldest full-service formal wear store in mid-Missouri will have a new owner in January. Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman and his wife Linda are selling …
Read More »Salvation Army Columbia issues direct appeal to public for more volunteer bell ringers
The Salvation Army Columbia needs more than 2,000 volunteer bell ringers, to help raise money with its red kettle campaign. The Salvation Army notes bell ringers with …
Read More »Schnucks looking at 2022’s first quarter to open new Columbia store
Schnucks is hoping to open its new Battle Crossing store on Columbia’s Clark Lane in the first quarter of 2022. The store is located near I-70’s Lake …
Read More »UM Curators discussing vaccine mandate and transition assistance pay on Thursday
The UM Board of Curators are meeting this morning in St. Louis to discuss President Biden’s vaccine mandate and numerous other agenda items. The meeting began at …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s city manager appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia city manager John Glascock will be retiring on January 14. Mr. Glascock made a live appearance this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia,” where …
Read More »MoDOT finishes key I-70 bridge project in Callaway County; project had been causing major backups
State transportation officials have completed a major $1.2 million rehabilitation project on an aging bridge on I-70, near Kingdom City. The project led to a lane closure …
Read More »Columbia Police warning residents to keep their homes lit during Thanksgiving week, to prevent burglaries
Columbia Police are urging you to keep your exterior and interior lights on during Thanksgiving week, and to lock all of your doors and windows. Police say …
Read More »Missouri man who threatened two Democratic congressmen sentenced to prison; suspect had previously threatened President Obama
A southwest Missouri man is heading to federal prison, after being convicted of threatening two Democratic members of Congress. 63-year-old Kenneth Hubert of Marionville has been sentenced …
Read More »(AUDIO): Southwest Missouri congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Billy Long discusses Mar-a-Lago visit on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) traveled to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach on Monday to meet with former President Donald Trump. Congressman Long has asked for Mr. Trump’s …
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