A group known as “Better Elections” is gathering signatures across Missouri in an effort to place ranked-choice voting on your November ballot. Ranked-choice voting essentially allows voters …
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Missouri’s governor: there’s no longer a need to live in a crisis mode over COVID
The governor says the COVID crisis is over in Missouri and that the state will shift to an endemic phase starting Friday morning. Governor Mike Parson made …
Read More »Missouri Senate and House still at impasse over congressional redistricting
The Missouri Senate has rejected a request from the House to go to a conference committee to further negotiate on a congressional redistricting map. The House will gavel-in …
Read More »MoDOT crews doing island repairs near Columbia Mall; expect some delays
You can expect traffic delays today (Thursday) and again on Monday and Tuesday on Stadium Boulevard near the Columbia Mall. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft discusses congressional redistricting on “Wake Up Columbia”
Missouri is the only state in the nation where a new U.S. House map has not been enacted or approved by state lawmakers. The Missouri House declined …
Read More »2021 was the most successful year ever for Columbia’s Farmers Market
The popular Columbia Farmers Market opens Saturday morning to kick off its 42nd season. The Farmers Market is located on West Ash, near the Arc. It offers …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and state health director to update reporters on COVID response
Missouri’s governor will provide an update Wednesday afternoon about the status of the COVID-19 response moving forward. Governor Mike Parson has called a press conference for 3:30 this …
Read More »Missouri House and Senate remain at impasse over congressional redistricting
Missouri is the only state in the nation where a new U.S. House map has not been enacted or approved by state lawmakers, according to the Associated …
Read More »Catalytic converter legislation is backed by urban and rural Missouri House members
Bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing the amount of catalytic converter thefts in Missouri has received initial approval from the Missouri House. State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) sponsors …
Read More »Proposed Missouri bill would create offense of distracted driving
You would no longer be able to text while driving or make social media posts while driving, under a bill in the Missouri Legislature. Powerful House Transportation …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to help celebrate Bass Pro’s 50th anniversary in Springfield
Bass Pro officials have moved a major anniversary’s opening ceremony up a day, to beat a potential storm heading for the Ozarks. Missouri Governor Mike Parson will …
Read More »Missouri Legislature faces 5 pm deadline on congressional redistricting map
Missouri’s eight U.S. House district boundaries remain uncertain this (Tuesday) morning, after the Missouri House took no action Monday on a Senate congressional redistricting map approved last …
Read More »Columbia Regional plans April tour of $23-million new terminal being built
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) officials plan an April event to give you a behind-the-scenes tour of the $23-million new terminal under construction. The guided tour will take …
Read More »Trucker indicted for manslaughter for death of Boone County assistant fire chief arraigned
A trucker who’s been indicted for involuntary manslaughter for the December crash that killed a Boone County fire assistant chief pleaded not guilty Monday in Boone County …
Read More »Cole County jury convicts Jefferson City man of murder
A Jefferson City man faces a potential life prison sentence, after being convicted of second degree murder for a 2018 killing. A Cole County jury deliberated for …
Read More »Jefferson City’s Superintendent-designee focusing on recruitment and retention
The next Jefferson City School District superintendent is pledging to work diligently as superintendent to grow a district of champions. Bryan McGraw currently serves as the district’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
The Missouri Senate has approved a new congressional map that likely solidifies six GOP districts and two overwhelmingly Democratic districts. The Senate map moves Boone, Cooper and …
Read More »Columbia Mall car wash to become Club Car wash
The popular Columbia Mall car wash is currently closed for remodeling. The car wash’s answering machine says it will re-open as a Club Car Wash at a later …
Read More »Columbia’s current Ronald McDonald House purchased by St. Raymond’s Society
An organization that serves pregnant women and new mothers who are in need has purchased Columbia’s Ronald McDonald House, which is located near Keene. St. Raymond’s Society …
Read More »Trucker facing involuntary manslaughter charge for death of Boone County assistant fire chief could be arraigned this week
A trucker who’s been indicted for manslaughter for the deadly December I-70 crash that killed a Boone County Fire assistant chief could be arraigned Monday afternoon. 64-year-old …
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