Boone County firefighters say a Sturgeon man was killed in a Tuesday lawnmower crash. Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp tells 939 the Eagle …
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UPDATE: New Sorrels overpass bridge near Columbia is now open
State transportation officials say the new Sorrels overpass bridge over I-70 west of Columbia opened Tuesday morning. That word from state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) spokesman Adam …
Read More »Canceling student debt viewed with skepticism by Missouri Congressman Luetkemeyer
While details are still being worked on, PBS is reporting that President Joe Biden (D) is planning to move ahead on canceling some student loan debt. East-central Missouri …
Read More »Missouri ARPA money invests heavily in health care infrastructure and state IT needs
More than $3-billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is sitting on Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) desk, after the House approved the measure Friday on …
Read More »Columbia murder suspect was paroled from prison in September
The search continues for a Columbia parolee who’s charged with this weekend’s homicide in the 800 block of Grand Avenue. 35-year-old Isaac Bryant is charged with second …
Read More »Water and Light: power restored to about 5,000 Columbia residents
With temperatures expected to hit at least 90 degrees today, Columbia Water and Light says power has now been restored to about 5,000 residents impacted by Tuesday morning’s …
Read More »95 Missouri veterans return to emotional homecoming in Columbia
Hundreds of motorcyclists from across mid-Missouri escorted 95 Honor Flight veterans from Kingdom City to Columbia Monday night, as they returned home to a hero’s welcome. Zimmer …
Read More »Columbia man dies after weekend shooting, suspect still wanted
Columbia police are looking for a murder suspect after a weekend homicide. Officers say a warrant has been issued for Isaac Bryant, 35, for second degree murder …
Read More »Jefferson City motorcyclist dies in weekend crash
A Jefferson City motorcyclist is dead after losing control of his bike Saturday. Police say Herschel White, 32, apparently locked up his rear brake and crashed the …
Read More »Missouri lawmakers pass $48 billion state budget
(AP) Missouri lawmakers have passed a roughly $48 billion state budget bolstered by federal aid. The spending plan approved Friday includes enough money to fully pay for …
Read More »Columbia man seriously injured after Benton County crash
A Columbia man suffers serious injuries after a crash in Benton County. The Highway Patrol says Ricky Young’s truck ran off the right side of the road …
Read More »Monday is a Missouri holiday for Truman’s birthday
Most state and county offices will be closed on Monday to observe Truman Day for the nation’s 33rd president. Former President Harry Truman was born in 1884 …
Read More »Murphy: Boone Hospital Center could be key issue in November’s presiding commissioner race
The publisher of Comobuz.com says there is some stress between Boone County Commissioners and Boone Hospital involving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Mike Murphy tells 939 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy describes his publication as an online magazine. He’s a career newspaper guy. He’s written a scathing editorial about the state of newspaper journalism, …
Read More »UPDATE: Friday arraignment for Columbia man charged with rape/child molestation involving Culver’s incident
A Columbia man who’s served five stints in prison in the past 15 years is jailed without bond, charged with rape, child molestation and three other felonies. …
Read More »Proposed new Missouri congressional redistricting map splits Columbia near I-70
A veteran mid-Missouri state lawmaker is hopeful the House will approve a new congressional redistricting map by early next week. The proposed new House map splits Columbia …
Read More »Tax rebate legislation moves closer to finish line in Missouri Legislature
Missouri taxpayers are one step closer to getting a $500 tax refund from the state. The state Senate has given initial approval to a bill providing a …
Read More »Missouri state troopers emphasizing slow down, move over law this Mother’s Day weekend
You’ll notice extra Missouri state troopers this Mother’s Day weekend, enforcing the slow down, move over law. Troopers are doing similar enforcement in several neighboring states, including …
Read More »Heavy rains have closed about a dozen roads in the Jefferson City area
Flooding has closed at least 11 roads in Cole County. The Public Works Department says those include Zion, Buffalo and Campbell roads. The state Department of Transportation …
Read More »(AUDIO) State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) is cautiously optimistic Missouri lawmakers will approve new congressional redistricting map
A new congressional redistricting map that’s been approved by a Missouri House committee is a solid 6-2 GOP map, and puts more Republican voters in U.S. Rep. …
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