Columbia-area residents and commuters heading to Jefferson City will soon have another dining option near heavily-traveled Highway 63 and Broadway. Chicken Salad Chick has announced that they …
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(AUDIO): Columbia native and MFA Oil chief executive officer Ihler appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia-based MFA Oil continues to grow, and is the nation’s ninth-largest propane retailer. It now operates 71 Break Time convenience stores and 22 Big O Tire franchises …
Read More »Columbia’s Buckingham’s owner has happy memories; ready to leave the restaurant business
The longtime owner of a popular Columbia restaurant that’s selling to Como Smoke and Fire is ready to leave the restaurant business. Owner Mark Brown says today …
Read More »Mid-Missouri woman rescued after car ends up in three feet of water
The sheriff in mid-Missouri’s Moniteau County is thanking firefighters who rescued a woman and a dog who were trapped inside their SUV in three feet of fast-moving …
Read More »Columbia HBA home show returns for first “normal” event since 2019
About 3,000 people are expected to attend the Columbia HBA home show, which is today (Friday) and tomorrow at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. Because of the …
Read More »New Children’s hospital in Columbia to open in 2024
MU Health Care says the new $232-million Children’s Hospital being built in Columbia will open in 2024. MU Health chief executive officer Jonathan Curtright presented a detailed report …
Read More »JCMG to open its new $17-million surgery center in May
One of Jefferson City’s largest health care providers plans a May 4th grand opening and ribbon-cutting for its new $17-million surgery center on Jefferson City’s West Edgewood. The …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia HBA Home Show organizers preview event on “Wake Up Columbia”
About 3,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Columbia HBA home show, which is Friday and Saturday at the Holiday Inn Executive Center on I-70 Drive …
Read More »No injuries after Amtrak and pickup collide in rural Cole County
A collision between an Amtrak train and a pickup truck in mid-Missouri’s Centertown caused traffic issues on Wednesday evening but no injuries. Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler …
Read More »Kehoe: Grain Belt bill will hit Missouri Senate floor this session
The lieutenant governor wants to be Missouri’s next governor. Jefferson City Republican Mike Kehoe is emphasizing his business background and legislative experience. “Keeping a business guy in the …
Read More »Health care to dominate discussion at UM Board of Curators meeting
The UM Board of Curators will hear a detailed report Thursday afternoon from MU Health Care’s chief executive officer. Jonathan Curtright will present a report to the …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor describes Gans Creek as a premier cross country course
Columbia’s mayor has high praise for the popular Gans Creek cross country course, which hosted the NCAA’s 2021 SEC championship. Gans Creek is located near Highway 63’s …
Read More »Historically black college legislation heads to a Missouri House committee
The state Senate has given final approval to legislation that encourages Missourians to observe Historically Black College and University Week in September. State Sen. Barbara Washington (D-Kansas …
Read More »Parole revoked for a convicted mid-Missouri killer who barricaded himself in a house
Missouri’s Probation and Parole Board has quickly revoked the parole of a convicted killer who barricaded himself inside his Moberly home for more than 20 hours. 59-year-old …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe (R) has announced he’s running for governor in 2024. He joined 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” live this morning, outlining his …
Read More »UPDATE: Wednesday’s severe weather threat is very low for mid-Missouri
The severe weather threat for mid-Missouri this (Wednesday) morning has ended, after a cold front undercut a line of storms. National Weather Service (NWS) Pleasant Hill meteorologist …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor describes I-70 Rocheport bridge project as a game-changer
Columbia’s outgoing mayor says he can’t think of a larger generational investment than the $240-million new I-70 Rocheport bridge project. A groundbreaking ceremony for the massive project …
Read More »Pettis County man pleads guilty to murder for hire plot; wanted to have mother murdered as well
A Sedalia man is heading to federal prison for ten years, after pleading guilty to trying to have the victim in his statutory sodomy case killed. Federal …
Read More »Columbia shooting suspect makes first court appearance; still jailed without bond
A Columbia man charged with Saturday’s drive-by shooting near McKee street park has made his initial court appearance, and remains jailed without bond. 19-year-old Marquez Elam is …
Read More »Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal expected to open by Labor Day
More than 100 people turned out on Tuesday to tour the $23-million new terminal being built at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), Columbia …
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