An alleged mid-Missouri bank robber who’s incarcerated in state prison now for unrelated charges will likely be heading to federal custody soon, until he can stand trial …
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Extensive renovations continue at downtown Columbia’s Shiloh
Indoor renovations have been completed at a popular downtown Columbia bar and grill. Developer Nic Parks purchased the assets of Shiloh and took over in September. Parks …
Read More »Missouri water resources implementation legislation is moving forward
Bipartisan legislation approving the Missouri water resources plan and its implementation is a step closer to approval. The Senate has approved the bill 26-2, and it now …
Read More »Missouri fourth congressional district GOP candidate Bill Irwin emphasizes border security on “Wake Up Columbia”
Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Bill Irwin is emphasizing border security in his campaign for west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district seat. He’s seeking the GOP nomination. During a …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to meet with Columbia’s police chief at the Capitol
Columbia’s police chief will travel to Jefferson City on Monday afternoon to discuss public safety with Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The governor’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, tells 939 …
Read More »Missouri House Agriculture committee to tour Lincoln University’s facilities on Monday
A Missouri House committee will tour the agricultural facilities at Jefferson City’s Lincoln University on Monday afternoon. The tour begins at 1:30 for the House Agriculture Policy …
Read More »Award-winning documentary about autism to be shown in Columbia tonight; event is free
Mid-Missourians will have an opportunity Monday evening to see an award-winning documentary about autism, specifically the first man diagnosed with autism in the United States. The event …
Read More »Columbia’s bowling for autism fundraiser to be renamed Cleek bowling for autism event
Saturday’s Bowling for Autism event in Columbia raised more than $30,000, and additional numbers are still being calculated. Businessman John Cleek Jr. and Easterseals Midwest are thanking …
Read More »Boone County grand jury indicts Columbia man for murdering his father
A Columbia man has been indicted for first degree murder, for the March shooting death of his father on Pinecrest drive. That’s west of Brown Station road. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Developer Nic Parks outlines Lakeside Ashland and Shiloh projects on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Florissant native and Mizzou graduate Nic Parks is well-known across mid-Missouri for his projects, including Level Up and Silverball in Columbia. He’s currently developing the major Lakeside …
Read More »UPDATE: Convicted Columbia murderer sentenced to 40 years in prison; Myers claimed self-defense
A Boone County judge has sentenced a convicted Columbia murderer to 40 years in prison for the 2020 death of his neighbor on Sycamore Hills, north of …
Read More »Surveillance video could provide clues in Columbia home invasion
Columbia Police are investigating a Wednesday night home invasion where shots were fired. The incident happened in the 4000 block of Hyde Park avenue, which is south …
Read More »UPDATE: Charges filed in I-70 Callaway County marijuana case
Callaway County prosecutors have charged two suspects with felony trafficking of drugs, after 500 pounds of packaged marijuana spilled onto I-70 during Wednesday’s crash east of Kingdom …
Read More »Mid-Missouri developer to outline Lakeside Ashland and Shiloh projects on “CEO Round Table”
You’ll soon be able to watch movies at the Lakeside Ashland drive-in, south of Columbia. Construction is continuing on the major project near Highway 63. Developer Nic …
Read More »Mizzou’s new basketball coach rings Missouri Senate bell to start session
Mizzou’s new basketball coach has been hitting the ground running on recruiting, and he’s also visiting with state lawmakers in Jefferson City. Coach Dennis Gates rang the …
Read More »(AUDIO) State Rep. Sara Walsh discusses tax relief and state employee pay on “Wake Up Columbia”
The GOP-controlled Missouri House voted 103-44 on Thursday to give final approval to legislation providing a one-time economic recovery tax credit for Missourians who paid personal income …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia Rock Bridge employee charged with felony is placed on administrative leave
Columbia Public School (CPS) officials say a Rock Bridge high school door monitor charged with felony nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images has been placed on administrative …
Read More »UPDATE: Suspect killed in Fulton’s deadly home invasion was a convicted murderer
Fulton Police have confirmed that the suspect killed after Monday night’s home invasion was a convicted killer on parole from prison. Police believe 45-year-old Willie Thompkins was …
Read More »Highway Patrol still investigating after 500 pounds of marijuana spill onto I-70 east of Kingdom City
Missouri state troopers say 500 pounds of packaged marijuana spilled onto eastbound I-70 in Callaway County after Wednesday morning’s crash involving two tractor trailers and a GMC …
Read More »Columbia’s fourth ward provided margin of victory for Mayor Buffaloe
The publisher of Comobuz.com credits strong voter turnout in Columbia’s fourth ward for propelling Barbara Buffaloe’s mayoral victory. Businessman Randy Minchew and Ms. Buffaloe each won several wards, …
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