The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has agreed to reimburse Columbia 90 percent of the $64,000 cost for additional erosion control measures around Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) runway …
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Heat will likely be factor at Boone County Fair
One of Missouri’s oldest county fairs begins this (Tuesday) afternoon, as the Boone County Fair opens at 5 pm. The carnival opens at that time, and fair …
Read More »Downtown Columbia business owners: end Wabash camping
Columbia’s Downtown Community Improvement District says the Wabash bus station downtown is “not an acceptable place for long-term camping and sheltering,” and they’re calling on the city …
Read More »Columbia business leaders interested in College Station’s branding
About 70 representatives from Columbia’s business community, higher education institutions and city and county elected officials will travel to Texas in October, to get detailed presentations on …
Read More »Mental health and affordable housing are two biggest priorities for Columbia residents with ARPA survey
Columbia’s city council will hear a detailed 45-page report this (Monday) afternoon about resident responses to the city’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) survey results. APA was …
Read More »Commissioner Vandeven to testify before Missouri Senate committee about accreditation
Missouri’s education commissioner will testify before state senators this (Monday) morning in Jefferson City about the Missouri School Improvement program, which is responsible for reviewing and accrediting …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Fair board president Jeff Cook appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
The Boone County Fair, which was established in 1835, begins Tuesday at 5 pm at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia. Admission is $10 from Tuesday-Friday, while …
Read More »Southern Boone’s superintendent is on leave; Dr. Tim Roth is interim superintendent
The Southern Boone R-1 superintendent is on leave effective immediately this (Friday) morning, and it’s unclear why. The Southern Boone R-1 school board has posted a statement …
Read More »(AUDIO) Former Mizzou hoops star Laurence Bowers appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Former Mizzou basketball star Laurence Bowers played here from 2008-2013, and his class won an amazing 107 games. He and another former Tiger star, DeMarre Carroll, have …
Read More »Federal prosecutors: Jefferson City couple sexually assaulted four-year-old
A Jefferson City husband and wife are now facing federal charges for videotaping their alleged sexual assault on an unconscious four-year-old child. 33-year-old Paul Schofield and his …
Read More »CPS’ superintendent wants your feedback on strategic plan
Students in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) return to the classroom on August 23. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood tells 939 the Eagle that the district is looking …
Read More »Downtown Columbia parking garage getting deep clean
Hourly parking is still prohibited in downtown Columbia’s 10th and Cherry parking garage until tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 8. Columbia Public Works crews will be finishing a …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
The Consumer Price Index shows inflation at 9.1 percent in June, which is a 40-year high. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem), who represents 30 counties in southeast …
Read More »REDI: three different airlines have met with Columbia leaders about service at COU
A top Columbia business leader is optimistic about additional air service at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Stacey Button says coming out …
Read More »Columbia Area Career Center’s emerging role gets high marks from business leaders
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent and area business leaders describe the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) as critical for workforce development. Several speakers emphasized the CACC’s …
Read More »UPDATE: EMS crews used rescue tools to remove occupants from tour bus that crashed in mid-Missouri
UPDATE: Ambulances from four mid-Missouri counties traveled to Eugene overnight to assist Cole County EMS crews in responding to that tour bus crash on Highway 54. While there …
Read More »MoDOT to brief residents Saturday about massive I-70 Rocheport bridge project
State officials are planning to hold detailed updates on the massive I-70 Rocheport bridge project on the third Saturday of each month. The state Department of Transportation …
Read More »COU terminal tours scheduled for July 26
You’ll have an opportunity this month to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the $23-million new terminal that’s close to completion at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). COU plans …
Read More »Drawings highlight what new Columbia elementary school will look like
The new elementary school that will be built next to south Columbia’s John Warner middle school is scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 school year. The $25-million …
Read More »UPDATE: MoDOT nearing completion of I-70 overpass repairs at mid-Missouri’s High Hill
State transportation crews hope to re-open the overpass over I-70 in mid-Missouri’s Montgomery County by this (Wednesday) evening. Contractors for the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) have …
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