Top Missouri House and Senate Republicans say today’s meeting with Governor Mike Parson in Jefferson City about the upcoming special session was extremely productive. They’re trying to …
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Complaints about lines at Faurot Field concession stands prompt changes at Mizzou
Mizzou’s athletic director is encouraging Tiger football fans to download the Mizzou Tigers app before you arrive on-campus for tomorrow (Thursday) night’s season opener at Faurot Field. …
Read More »Mizzou football fans are encouraged to take a shuttle to Thursday’s opener
University of Missouri officials are encouraging Mizzou football fans to park in downtown Columbia garages for tomorrow’s (Thursday) opener and to take a free shuttle to the …
Read More »Wednesday ribbon-cutting set for $6.2 million school addition project in fast-growing Columbia
You’re invited to attend this (Wednesday) afternoon’s dedication of the $6.2 million Rock Bridge elementary school building addition in Columbia. The ceremony and ribbon cutting will begin …
Read More »Columbia health officials: overall risk to public for monkeypox remains low
Columbia health officials have announced the first monkeypox case in Boone County. Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) says a Boone County resident has tested …
Read More »Gorbachev delivered major speech in 1992 to thousands in mid-Missouri town
The former Soviet leader who helped bring the Cold War to an end has died at the age of 91. The BBC reports Mikhail Gorbachev died at a …
Read More »Mizzou’s athletic director pushed for Thursday night season opener
Mizzou’s athletic director says football fans wanted another night game this year, adding that the opener against Louisiana Tech gives the school seven home games in 2022. …
Read More »Missouri’s GOP governor and some legislative Democrats disagree on tax cut’s impact
Missouri lawmakers will return to Jefferson City next week for a special session called by Governor Mike Parson (R). The governor wants the GOP-controlled Legislature to approve …
Read More »Murder suspect to be arraigned Tuesday in Fayette; counselors assisting CMU students
A Fayette man charged with killing a Central Methodist University football player will be arraigned this (Tuesday) morning in Howard County. 23-year-old Kundarrius Taylor is charged with …
Read More »Mizzou preparing for heavy traffic involving rare Thursday football game
The University of Missouri is making accommodations for the increased traffic expected for Thursday evening’s football season opener at Faurot Field in Columbia. The Tigers will battle …
Read More »Government pay raises may not be enough to keep employees on the job
Shouldn’t a decent pay raise be enough to keep your employees from looking for jobs elsewhere? Cole County Eastern Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher says they’re having the same …
Read More »(AUDIO): Jefferson City Councilman Scott Spencer appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Jefferson City Councilman Scott Spencer says abandoned buildings continue to be a public safety issue in the city, particularly along East Capitol Avenue. Councilman Spencer joined us …
Read More »Schnucks Express opens near Broadway and Providence in Columbia
Schnucks executives say the new Schnucks Express that’s connected to the popular EatWell on Columbia’s South Providence offers traditional grocery items. The express, which opened last week, …
Read More »Big turnout for Saturday’s Walk to Defeat ALS in Columbia
While donations are still coming in and are being calculated, Saturday’s Walk to Defeat ALS in Columbia has raised at least $25,000. About 200 people turned out …
Read More »Weekend boating crash at Lake of the Ozarks kills one
A Kansas City man has been killed in a weekend boating accident at the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri state troopers say the incident happened at about …
Read More »Man jailed without bond, after allegedly exposing himself multiple times in Columbia
A Boone County judge has denied bond for a Moberly man accused of exposing himself to three juvenile victims on Thursday afternoon in Columbia. 23-year-old James Robert …
Read More »(AUDIO): RE/MAX Boone Realty chief executive officer Elizabeth Mendenhall appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
The average price of a home sold in Boone County was $327,000 in July. That number is up well more than $100,000 in the past five years. …
Read More »Urban agriculture is key component of Missouri governor’s special session call
Columbia’s mayor is supporting Governor Mike Parson’s (R) special session call, saying the tax credit extension for urban farming is critical in Columbia. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe introduced …
Read More »Some Greyhound passengers aren’t pleased with hours-long stay in Jefferson City
A long roundabout trip to nowhere for some Missouri bus riders. A Greyhound bus bound for Kansas City broke down Thursday afternoon in Jefferson City and left …
Read More »7,000 to 8,000 rodeo fans expected in Ashland tonight and Saturday
Rodeo enthusiasts from across rural Missouri will travel to Ashland for the popular Cattlemen Days rodeo, which is tonight (Friday) and tomorrow evening. The event has been …
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