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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Columbia and Jefferson City and all of mid-Missouri, through midnight Friday morning. Columbia is now …
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Columbia’s Wabash station will be open again tonight
Columbia’s homeless residents will have another option to stay warm Wednesday night. Columbia officials will open the Wabash station again at 7 pm as an overnight warming …
Read More »Columbia teenager detained for McKee street homicide
Columbia Police have detained a 16-year-old male juvenile for his alleged involvement in Saturday morning’s homicide on McKee street. The suspect is charged as a juvenile, and …
Read More »Veteran Missouri lawmaker is hopeful his marijuana legislation will pass this year
A veteran Missouri lawmaker has filed a bill to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older, and to release non-violent marijuana offenders from prison. State Rep. Ron …
Read More »Columbia’s city council first-reads school resource officer bill
A proposal for a cost-sharing agreement with Columbia Public Schools (CPS) for four school resource officers has been first-read by Columbia’s city council. The cost for the …
Read More »Columbia’s Wabash station to operate as overnight warming center for the rest of the week
The plummeting temperatures and anticipated winter weather have prompted Columbia officials to announce that they will open the Wabash station as an overnight warming center tonight (Tuesday) …
Read More »Mid-Missouri expected to receive snow/sleet Wednesday and Thursday
While they’re not releasing projected snow totals yet, the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says Columbia and much of mid-Missouri will see accumulating snow late …
Read More »Sheriff Wheatley: Moniteau County murder suspect expected to be arraigned on Tuesday
A 19-year-old from California, Missouri is expected to be arraigned Tuesday, after being charged with first degree murder and numerous other felonies for Sunday’s deadly shooting near Russellville. …
Read More »200 attend candlelight vigil in Columbia to remember teen shot to death this weekend
A candlelight vigil to remember the Columbia teen killed in a weekend shooting in Columbia drew more than 200 people Monday night to McKee street park. Several …
Read More »UPDATE: Moniteau County prosecutor charges 19-year-old with first degree murder for Sunday’s killing near Russellville
The sheriff’s department in mid-Missouri’s Moniteau County has identified the suspect in Sunday’s deadly shooting near Russellville as 19-year-old Ethan Bondurant of California. Moniteau County Sheriff Tony …
Read More »(AUDIO): Kristen Fritschie previews 16th annual Missouri Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon
The 16th Missouri Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon is coming up Thursday and Friday on 939 the Eagle, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. …
Read More »Homicide investigation underway in northeast Columbia
Columbia Police need your help in solving a weekend homicide that happened in the 1800 block of McKee street, near Clark lane. The incident happened at about …
Read More »Columbia’s IHOP is closed until further notice, following fire
Columbia’s popular IHOP restaurant remains closed this morning, following Thursday’s fire. A 939 the Eagle reporter found a sign on the restaurant’s front door on Sunday, which …
Read More »Missouri’s governor receives high praise from UM System President Dr. Mun Choi
The UM System President says there’s not been a stronger partner for Mizzou than Governor Mike Parson. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi also serves as Mizzou’s …
Read More »NWS: Mid-Missourians should prepare for snow and travel disruptions on Wednesday evening into Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) says accumulating snowfall is becoming more likely in mid-Missouri later this week, starting Wednesday night through Thursday night. NWS St. Louis meteorologist …
Read More »Columbia councilwoman wants all of the city’s $25.2 million in ARPA funding to go to those most impacted by COVID pandemic
A Columbia city councilwoman has filed a resolution that commits to invest all of the $25-million the city will receive from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) …
Read More »Moniteau County Sheriff: one in custody after deadly shooting this weekend
The sheriff’s department in mid-Missouri’s Moniteau County says a suspect has been taken into custody, after Sunday’s deadly shooting incident on Carney King road. The Moniteau County …
Read More »Monday is federal and state holiday
Today (Monday) is Washington’s birthday, a federal, Missouri and county holiday. Most federal, state and county offices are closed, with the exception of emergency services such …
Read More »UPDATE: Warming temperatures in Columbia expected to activate road salt
Columbia Public Works crews are continuing to work around the clock to keep priority roads passable and to reach as many residential roads as possible. Columbia Public …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Fire Protection District EMT discusses baby being delivered near on I-70 during winter storm
The Boone County Fire Protection District credits MU Health Care personnel and Boonville Police for their quick work in helping to deliver a healthy baby in the …
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