Gabe Huffington became acting director of Columbia Parks and Recreation on April 4. Mr. Huffington was in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO …
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(AUDIO) U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) slams Interior officials over Honor Flight changes
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is blasting the Biden administration and the Interior Department over the department’s apparent decision to stop providing police escorts for American veterans …
Read More »Columbia College to present degree posthumously to former student and Marine Killed in Afghanistan
Columbia College says a former online student and Marine Sergeant killed in August by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan will receive her degree posthumously Saturday morning at …
Read More »Central Columbia home struck by overnight gunfire; no arrests have been made
Columbia Police need your help in solving an early-morning incident on McBaine, where a suspect fired shots into a home. No injuries are reported. The incident happened …
Read More »Two prescription drug take back events on Friday in Columbia
Friday is an opportunity for Columbia-area residents to get rid of expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Youth Community Coalition and others …
Read More »Truck driver charged with manslaughter for death of Boone County fire official returns to court on Monday
A truck driver who’s charged with involuntary manslaughter for the December I-70 death of a high-ranking Boone County fire department employee will appear in court in Columbia …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) blasts “the swamp” on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) is emphasizing the issue of illegal immigration as he campaigns for Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination. During a live interview on 939 …
Read More »Key Audrain County business leader says Mexico needs its hospital
The Mexico area Chamber of Commerce is hopeful that the town’s hospital will re-open. Noble Health closed its hospital doors in mid-Missouri’s Mexico and Fulton on March …
Read More »Former Mizzou football coach Pinkel honored by Missouri House
A bipartisan resolution honoring the winningest coach in Mizzou football history has been approved by the Missouri House. Wednesday’s House vote was 142-0. One member voted present. …
Read More »Court documents: Lake Ozark suspect is an extreme danger to the public
Miller County authorities say a Lake Ozark man charged with biting the ear off a man on Sunday “is an extreme danger to the public, his children …
Read More »15 nations represented in Columbia College’s graduating class
More than 400 graduates will be walking at Saturday’s commencement ceremonies at Columbia College. 68 of them are nursing students who will also receive their nurse’s pin on …
Read More »Wreath-laying ceremony for Ukraine is Thursday in Columbia
Boone County commissioners have issued a proclamation in support of Ukraine, and a wreath-laying ceremony is set for this (Thursday) morning. Our news partner ABC-17 reports the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce director hopeful that Mexico hospital will re-open soon
Noble Health closed the doors on the hospitals in mid-Missouri’s Mexico and Fulton on March 25. Platinum Team Management has announced an agreement to assume control of …
Read More »Jones: Columbia Area Career Center could be key in helping CPD with officer shortage
Columbia’s police chief says the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) will help improve CPD’s recruiting through youth career path training. Chief Geoff Jones tells 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »June sentencing date set for convicted murderer from Fulton; appeal is likely
Attorneys for a Fulton man convicted of murder for a 2019 drug-related killing near Calwood have filed a motion for a new trial. Boone County Circuit Judge …
Read More »Bagnell dam bridge reopens on Friday
State transportation officials say the bridge across Bagnell dam at the Lake of the Ozarks will reopen to traffic on Friday. The bridge has been closed since …
Read More »Missouri legislation aims to help students who want to pursue careers in insurance
Legislation requiring career and technical education programs to offer courses leading to insurance certification will be voted on Wednesday by a Missouri House committee in Jefferson City. …
Read More »Big turnout for new east Columbia restaurant
Hundreds of people turned out for the opening day for the new Chicken Salad Chick in east Columbia. Zimmer Radio’s Elizabeth Delgrosso reports people began lining up outside …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s police chief recaps meeting with governor; CPD is currently down 23 officers
Columbia Police Department officials and the head of the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) traveled to Jefferson City on Monday to meet with Governor Parson about recruitment …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and Columbia police officials pleased with meeting on police recruiting/retention
Missouri’s governor met with the leaders of the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Area Career Center on Monday in Jefferson City, to outline efforts to improve …
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