Jury deliberations will continue this (Monday) morning in a Jefferson City murder trial. A Cole County jury listened to closing arguments on Friday in Jahaun Whirley’s trial, …
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Columbia’s explosive growth is major factor in CPS’ April $80-million bond issue
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) voters will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue, which would fund the construction of a new $25-million elementary school …
Read More »Bipartisan bill aims to increase education in suicide awareness for Missouri’s licensed pharmacists
Bipartisan legislation that would require the Missouri Board of Pharmacy to recommend two hours of continuing education in suicide awareness and prevention for all licensed pharmacists will …
Read More »(AUDIO): St. Raymond’s Society purchases Ronald McDonald House in Columbia
The St. Raymond’s Society aims to serve pregnant women and new mothers who are in need, and to assist the mother and child after the baby is …
Read More »Rain and colder temperatures have impacted MoDOT’s pothole repair
This week’s wet weather has impacted state transportation crews trying to patch potholes across Missouri. There were numerous snow and ice storms in February across the Show-Me …
Read More »Services to be suspended this evening at the Fulton and Mexico hospitals
The hospitals in mid-Missouri’s Fulton and Mexico will be suspending services this evening at 5 pm, to restructure operations. Kansas City-based Noble Health has made the announcement …
Read More »Closing arguments expected in Jefferson City murder trial
Cole County prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to deliver closing arguments later today in a murder trial involving a suspect who was 16 at the time …
Read More »Schnucks is still hiring for its new Columbia store near Lake of the Woods exit
The chief executive officer of St. Louis-based Schnucks is pleased with this week’s big turnout at the opening of the new store on Columbia’s Clark lane. Todd …
Read More »Congressional map approved by state Senate impacts three mid-Missouri counties
The Missouri Senate has given approval to a congressional map that likely solidifies six GOP districts, while maintaining two overwhelmingly Democratic districts. Thursday’s vote was 22-10. State …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) discusses congressional redistricting on 939 the Eagle’s “Randy Tobler show”
The Missouri Senate has voted 22-10 to approve a new congressional map that moves mid-Missouri’s Boone, Cooper and Moniteau counties to the third district, which is currently …
Read More »Jefferson City police capture wanted Columbia suspect, on Greyhound bus heading to Chicago
A Columbia man wanted for a January 1 shots fired incident on Clinkscales road has been captured by Jefferson City police, while on a Greyhound bus heading …
Read More »Mayor Treece: new Schnucks in northeast Columbia will attract other amenities to area
Columbia’s mayor says Schnucks’ new store on Clark lane will be a great anchor development that will be catalytic for the entire area north of I-70. Mayor …
Read More »Bill in Missouri Legislature would allow Hallsville to place public safety tax on the ballot
A Missouri House committee will vote this morning on legislation that would allow the northern Boone County town of Hallsville to place a public safety sales tax …
Read More »Missouri lawmakers aim to expand computer science education programs
Bipartisan legislation involving computer science in elementary and secondary schools has received unanimous initial approval this week from the Missouri House. The House has voted 145-0 to …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft discusses congressional redistricting on “Wake Up Columbia”
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R) is the state’s chief election officer. As secretary of state, he oversees federal and state elections in Missouri. Secretary Ashcroft …
Read More »Southeast Missouri lawmaker proposes changes on how constitutional amendments are approved
A veteran southeast Missouri lawmaker wants to change the threshold to approve constitutional amendments in the Show-Me State. Passage currently requires a simple majority of voters statewide. …
Read More »Missouri House committee to hear bill on internet provider grant funding
A key state lawmaker wants internet companies applying for state grants to show where they currently provide internet service in the Show-Me State. Governor Mike Parson unveiled …
Read More »Columbia man who barricaded himself in home has lengthy criminal history
A Columbia man who barricaded himself inside a home on Dillon drive before surrendering on Tuesday has been in and out of prison for a decade. 939 …
Read More »Columbia murder suspect makes initial court appearance
A Columbia man accused of shooting and killing his father late Sunday night on Pinecrest drive remains jailed without bond this morning. 21-year-old Samuel Brotherton, who’s charged …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) is seeking Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination. He’s just finished campaigning at ten Missouri Lincoln Day events in ten days. Congressman Long …
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