Online court records show former Mizzou football offensive coordinator Derek Dooley and the UM Board of Curators have reached a settlement in Mr. Dooley’s lawsuit. It’s unclear …
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(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) discusses his U.S. Senate campaign on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) is one of 21 primary candidates seeking Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination in August. Congressman Long tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up …
Read More »New Fisher house to be built on Columbia’s Truman VA campus
The families of veterans who require extended care at Columbia’s Truman VA Hospital will soon have a no-cost option for lodging. The Maryland-based Fisher House Foundation is …
Read More »Top Missouri commodity groups back Governor Parson’s special session call
Missouri lawmakers will return to Jefferson City later this year for a special session for agricultural tax credit programs. Governor Mike Parson (R) says Missouri’s commodity groups …
Read More »Lane closures continue this morning on I-70 in mid-Missouri’s Montgomery County
Motorists in mid-Missouri who are heading to Warrenton or St. Louis should give themselves extra time again today (Wednesday). The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) have closed …
Read More »Columbia’s Wise Guys Pizza and McNally’s combine menus
The new owners of Wise Guy’s Pizza and McNally’s Irish Pub in downtown Columbia have started repairs at both businesses. Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine reports John and …
Read More »Curtright leaving MU Health Care for Oklahoma City
The University of Missouri says MU Health Care chief executive officer Jonathan Curtright will be leaving his position next Friday (July 15), to become the chief …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Justin Brown (R-Rolla) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
State Sen. Justin Brown (R-Rolla) chairs the Missouri Senate’s Interim Committee on Illegal Immigration. He represents Camden County in the 939 the Eagle listening area, along with …
Read More »UPDATE: Power restored at Columbia’s Truman VA hospital
UPDATE: Truman VA hospital spokesman Jeff Hoelscher tells 939 the Eagle that regular power has been restored. He also emphasizes that today’s scheduled medical procedures are postponed …
Read More »One lane on I-70 closed in each direction at mid-Missouri’s mile marker 180
Mid-Missouri motorists can expect some delays if they’re heading to or from St. Louis on I-70 all week. State Department of Transportation crews are working on repairs …
Read More »Motorists call for changes at Columbia’s Paris and Vandiver intersection, after deadly collision
Columbia Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in Friday’s collision at Paris road and Vandiver as 49-year-old Mark Lamont. CPD investigators say the crash happened when a …
Read More »New hours for Columbia’s drive-through cashier office
The city of Columbia’s cashier office drive-through window behind city hall is shortening its hours, effective today (Tuesday). The city is citing limited usage. The drive-through window …
Read More »Just Jeff’s owner Jeff Spencer appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Readers from Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine have once again voted Just Jeff’s as the best burger in town. Just Jeff’s owner Jeff Spencer was orphaned at a …
Read More »Columbia to offer free shuttles to Fire in the Sky
Organizers from Columbia’s 70th annual Fire in the Sky event on Monday are urging you to not bring alcohol to the fireworks display. Officials emphasize that it’s …
Read More »Lawsuits continue after deadly train collision in northern Missouri
There already have been several lawsuits involving Monday’s deadly collision between a dump truck and an Amtrak train near northern Missouri’s Mendon. Kansas City’s KMBC-TV reports it’s …
Read More »Prosecutors: no decision yet on whether to seek death penalty against Columbia man charged with killing infant
A former Columbia resident remains jailed without bond this morning in northwest Missouri’s St. Joseph, charged with first degree murder for the 2017 death of his infant …
Read More »Southern Boone’s state championship baseball team to be grand marshals for Saturday’s Fourth of July parade
You’ll see numerous American flags this morning as you drive on Highway 63 in Ashland, ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Ashland Betterment Coalition spokeswoman Alicia Ozenberger …
Read More »Salute to America event expected to draw 15,000 to 20,000 to downtown Jefferson City
Thousands of people will be at the Missouri Capitol in downtown Jefferson City for “Salute to America”, which is Sunday and Monday. The carnival opens Sunday at …
Read More »All available Missouri state troopers are on the roads, waterways for Fourth of July weekend
Friday is expected to be a major travel day across Missouri, as travelers drive to their Fourth of July holiday destinations. Missouri State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Eric …
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