UPDATE: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City has increased the projected snowfall total amounts for Columbia/Jefferson City and Fulton to 12-18 inches, during the …
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(AUDIO): Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
The National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Kansas City and St. Louis say Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton are expected to receive ten to 15 inches of …
Read More »DESE to testify Monday about teacher recruitment and retention
Missouri’s House Budget Committee will hear testimony Monday afternoon from state education officials about teacher recruitment and retention. Missouri Governor Mike Parson has called for increasing the …
Read More »House committee to hear Monday testimony on human trafficking legislation from mid-Missouri lawmaker
Legislation requiring state officials to produce a detailed annual report about child sex trafficking victims will be heard by a Missouri House committee Monday afternoon in Jefferson …
Read More »At-home rapid tests available in Columbia
While a number of 939 the Eagle listeners say it’s been difficult to find at-home COVID rapid tests, hundreds of boxes have arrived at a Columbia pharmacy. …
Read More »COVID numbers continue to climb in Boone County in January
Columbia and Boone County health officials say that there have now been more than 11,500 confirmed COVID cases in January. That’s more than one-fourth of the overall …
Read More »Ashland dedicates new municipal center
City officials, the Southern Boone Chamber of Commerce and community members joined Ashland Mayor Richard Sullivan for Friday’s official dedication of the town’s new municipal center. It’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Mark McCloskey appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskley, who’s seeking Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination this year, was the guest speaker at Friday’s Columbia Pachyderm meeting. McCloskey also appeared live …
Read More »Columbia’s Wabash station opens Friday night, due to subfreezing temperatures
Subfreezing temperatures have prompted Columbia officials to open the Wabash station downtown Friday night, starting at 7. That is because the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting …
Read More »Columbia man dead after I-70 crash involving dump truck
A Columbia man is dead after a crash on I-70 in the east part of town. Police say the crash happened on the interstate between the Highway …
Read More »U.S. Navy medical team expected to arrive in Missouri on Saturday
A U.S. Navy team with 40 military medical personnel are heading to St. Louis to support hospital staff strained by COVID. Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli …
Read More »Ethanol and other agricultural tax credits being pushed by Missouri’s governor
Missouri’s governor is calling on state lawmakers to approve key agricultural tax credits, noting agriculture is the state’s top industry. Governor Mike Parson emphasized the issue during …
Read More »I-70 Rocheport bridge project has national significance, Missouri congresswoman says
A west-central Missouri congresswoman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee says the $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project is critical to the region. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler …
Read More »MU Health opens larger COVID testing site in Columbia
As the demand for COVID testing continues to increase in mid-Missouri, MU Health Care has opened a new, larger COVID test collection site on Columbia’s North Keene. …
Read More »COVID vaccinations, including boosters, to be offered in Columbia on Saturday
You’ll have an opportunity Saturday for COVID vaccinations in Columbia. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has vaccine appointments available for those who need any dose in a …
Read More »Columbia’s fire chief leaving for Arkansas
Columbia’s fire chief will be heading to Arkansas to become the new director of the Arkansas Fire Training Academy. Southern Arkansas University Tech has posted the announcement on …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri’s U.S. Senate race in 2022. She spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” on …
Read More »UPDATE: Snow causes dozens of crashes in Columbia area
UPDATE: Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to about a dozen snow-related crashes this morning, according to assistant fire chief Gale Blomenkamp. He tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »Southern Boone R-1 placing $3-million bond issue on April ballot
Officials in Ashland’s Southern Boone R-1 school district say a $3-million bond issue on the April ballot will provide funding to repair and improve aging outdoor facilities …
Read More »MoDOT: you’ll see a lot of activity this spring and summer near I-70 Rocheport bridge
The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is now in the design-build phase for the $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project, west of Columbia. MoDOT director Patrick McKenna says …
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