COVID concerns have prompted Jefferson City’s Helias Interparish high school to require masks in common areas for students and staff. Masks will also be required in areas …
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Archery legislation heard by Missouri House committee
A mid-Missouri state lawmaker who’s an archery instructor for 4H wants to see archery designated as Missouri’s official state sport. A House committee heard testimony on the …
Read More »Former Missouri corrections employee convicted of murder now housed at prison in another state
939 the Eagle has confirmed that a former Moberly Correctional Center (MCC) employee convicted of killing his secret fiancée has been sent to an out-of-state prison, under …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Regional Airport’s manager discusses American Airlines on “Wake Up Columbia”
Dallas-based American Airlines will be reducing its flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), starting in February. COU manager Michael Parks emphasizes these are temporary changes related to …
Read More »Missouri’s governor focused on state employee pay raises
A top priority for Missouri’s governor is getting the Legislature to approve a 5.5 percent pay increase for state employees. Governor Mike Parson’s (R) $120-million proposal would …
Read More »UM Curators reject face mask proposals
The University of Missouri has a record number of active COVID cases among its students now, with 163. Our news partner ABC-17 reports active cases first surpassed …
Read More »Missouri’s Supreme Court issues decision in high-profile Jefferson City teacher case
Missouri’s highest court has unanimously upheld the firing of a Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) teacher who was terminated after she transferred confidential student information to her …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Attorney General Schmitt expects U-S Supreme Court ruling on vaccine mandates by Thursday
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt tells “Wake Up Columbia” that he expects a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court by Thursday, on the vaccine mandate case. The …
Read More »UPDATE: UM Curators reject mask orders
UPDATE: The UM Board of Curators has voted to reject two proposed mask orders. The votes came during Tuesday morning’s board meeting. Our news partner ABC-17 reports …
Read More »$80-million bond issue from CPS heads to April ballot
Columbia school district patrons will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue. Columbia’s school board voted Monday night to place the issue on the …
Read More »Restrictions tightened for visitors at MU Health facilities
The increase in COVID cases in the region has prompted Columbia-based MU Health Care to tighten restrictions on hospital and clinic visitors. MU Health says adult inpatients …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri GOP Secretary of State Ashcroft appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has posted a countdown clock on his office’s official website, to show how much time is left in Missouri’s 2022 session to …
Read More »Missouri’s governor proposes $5.4 billion supplemental budget; Medicaid expansion is key component
Medicaid expansion funding and money for the program itself are key parts of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s proposed supplemental budget, which will be unveiled Monday morning in …
Read More »Proposed $80-million bond issue expected to be voted on tonight by Columbia’s school board
Columbia’s school board will vote Monday night on a measure to place an $80-million no-tax increase bond issue on the April ballot. The board’s finance committee and CPS …
Read More »Columbia is now Missouri’s fifth-largest school district
Columbia’s school superintendent says CPS’ continued work toward excellence is possible due to community support and its investment in schools. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood will present …
Read More »Columbia’s Elledge heading to prison for 28 years for killing his wife
A Columbia man convicted of killing his wife in 2019 and burying her in Rock Bridge state park has been sentenced to 28 years in prison. 26-year-old …
Read More »I-70 Rocheport bridge project is progressing
You’ll soon notice more construction workers and equipment near the I-70 Rocheport bridge west of Columbia. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is now in the design-build …
Read More »Columbia’s retiring city manager is optimistic about April use tax ballot measure
Columbia’s outgoing city manager says the April use tax ballot measure is not a tax increase, and that this should have happened before. Retiring Columbia city manager …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s outgoing city manager appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Outgoing Columbia city manager John Glascock will retire this Friday, January 14. He joined 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry live in-studio Saturday morning for the entire hour, …
Read More »UPDATE: Elledge sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing his wife; victim’s remains found in Rock Bridge state park
UPDATE: Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs has sentenced Joseph Elledge to 28 years in state prison. Jacobs sentenced Elledge during a sometimes heated sentencing hearing Friday …
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