Columbia native Ray Hall is the new minority business coordinator for Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). Mr. Hall graduated from Columbia’s Hickman high school and and describes …
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Daniel Boone softball heading to Little League World Series
The Daniel Boone Little League softball team in Columbia overcame a 3-0 first inning deficit this (Friday) afternoon and rallied to beat Indiana 4-3 to win the …
Read More »Few hotel rooms left this weekend in Columbia; thousands in town for Show-Me State Games
Thousands of visitors are in Columbia today (Friday), tomorrow and Sunday for the final weekend of the 38th annual Show-Me State Games. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe tells 939 …
Read More »Columbia-based Break Time: gas issue problem involves fuel deliver with primary carrier
Columbia-based Break Time says their Jefferson City Truman Boulevard convenience store location has now reopened and is back in business. They also say they’ve determined that if you …
Read More »Missouri Congressman Bush wants National Guard deployed to St. Louis after historic flooding; Kehoe remains acting governor
A St. Louis congresswoman whose district has received additional major flooding is calling on Missouri’s governor to deploy the National Guard to St. Louis to assist residents …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) discusses veteran suicides on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chairs the Missouri House interim committee on veteran mental health and suicide. The committee held its first meeting this week in …
Read More »Columbia’s city manager to deliver budget message today
We’ll learn details this (Thursday) morning about the Columbia city manager’s budget priorities and any changes he’ll recommend. City manager De’Carlon Seewood will deliver his budget message …
Read More »New Columbia Regional Airport restaurant expected to go before city council in September
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) officials are currently in negotiations with a concessionaire about a restaurant in the $23-million new terminal being built at COU. Airport manager Mike …
Read More »Boone County’s average wage now exceeds average wage in Cole County, REDI says
The average wage in Boone County is now about $49,000, according to Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). That’s about $23 per hour. REDI officials discussed the issue …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon previews Tuesday’s Missouri primary election on “Wake Up Columbia”
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon is projecting a 35 to 40 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary election. Missouri Republicans and Democrats will be selecting U.S. Senate …
Read More »Missouri leads nation in veteran suicides, area lawmaker says
A mid-Missouri lawmaker who chairs the House Veterans Committee says Missouri leads the nation in veteran suicides. State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chairs the House interim …
Read More »Mid-Missourians get first look at passenger boarding bridges at Columbia Regional Airport
A few hundred people turned out for Tuesday’s free guided tours at Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal. Many of them walked through the passenger boarding …
Read More »Large mid-Missouri factory searching for workers today
A large employer in Callaway County wants to hire at least 20 new production technicians, and they’re holding a career fair at their Fulton plant today (Wednesday). …
Read More »Missouri remains under a state emergency after historic flooding
Missouri’s record flooding has prompted acting Governor Mike Kehoe to sign an executive order declaring a state of emergency. Kehoe is acting governor because Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »Southern Boone R-1 officials say middle school construction project will improve safety
Progress continues on the $7.7 million middle school construction project in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 district in Ashland. District voters approved the bond issue in April …
Read More »Missouri’s governor meeting with Bayer executives in Germany
The governor says the main goal of this week’s trade mission to Germany and the Netherlands is to strengthen relationships with companies that have a Missouri presence, …
Read More »Behind-the-scenes COU terminal tours are today in Columbia
Today (Tuesday) is your opportunity to tour the $23-million new terminal that’s under construction at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). COU is offering free guided tours from 3:30 …
Read More »UPDATE: Flash flooding warning extended for northern Boone County
UPDATE: The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the flash flood warning for northern Boone County until 1:03 pm. HERE IS OUR ORIGINAL STORY: Centralia, Hallsville, Harrisburg, …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
A veteran Ozarks congressman is one of 21 candidates seeking the GOP nomination in Missouri’s U.S. Senate primary in August. U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) joined guest …
Read More »UPDATE: Steel coverings to be added at downtown Columbia parking garage this fall
A downtown Columbia parking garage that has had at least eight suicides will be receiving steel window coverings this fall. Columbia’s city council voted in March to …
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