Zimmer’s first radiothon to benefit Columbia’s True North is underway on our sister station KCMQ (FM 96.7). The radiothon’s aim is to help True North continue to …
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New Columbia councilman focusing on listening, as he begins his term
Listening and learning are the top initial priorities for Columbia’s newly-elected third ward councilman. Activist Roy Lovelady upset 12-year council incumbent Karl Skala in this month’s runoff. …
Read More »Saturday fundraiser set for Moniteau County teen shot in February incident
Family and friends are hoping for a good turnout Saturday afternoon to raise money for a young Moniteau County man who was brutally shot during a February incident …
Read More »Connecting rural and urban Missouri is a priority for former Columbia mayor Treece in new role
A former Columbia mayor says he is honored to continue his service, now that he’s been appointed to the six-member state Highways and Transportation Commission. Former Mayor …
Read More »How about a Columbia to JCMO bus?
Would you ride a bus between Jefferson City and Columbia? Mo-Dot is doing a feasibility study about possibly offering bus service between downtown Columbia and Jefferson City’s …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor to introduce Missouri’s governor at special session stop
Missouri’s governor will be in Columbia this (Thursday) morning to meet with community leaders, farmers and ranchers about the upcoming special session. GOP Governor Mike Parson will …
Read More »Five-day jury trial set in high-profile Columbia murder trial
A February jury trial has been scheduled for a Columbia man charged with killing his wife and placing her body in an apartment dumpster. 40-year-old Keith Comfort …
Read More »Two Columbia suspects remain jailed, following Moser’s homicide
The Boone County court has rejected bond for two men charged with Saturday afternoon’s killing in the parking lot of a busy Moser’s grocery store in Columbia. …
Read More »Centralia-area residents pack courtroom for hearing in enticement case
Two Centralia mothers say a Boone County man charged with enticement or attempted enticement of a child is a threat to children. The mothers spoke at Tuesday’s …
Read More »New restaurant on Columbia’s busy East Green Meadows close to opening
Columbia-area residents will soon have another dining option along busy East Green Meadows, when the popular Tacos 4 Life restaurant opens. Crews are finishing construction on the …
Read More »Cole County lawmaker is hopeful about special session tax cuts
One mid-Missouri state legislator is taking a wait and see approach to cutting Missourians’ income taxes in the just – called special session. Cole County’s Rudy Veit …
Read More »Saturday is first Columbia ALS walk, following Tiger John Cleek’s death
Organizers are hoping for a good turnout for Saturday morning’s Walk to Defeat ALS at Columbia’s Cosmo-Bethel park. Businessman John Cleek Jr. says check-in begins at 8:30, …
Read More »CPS’ enrollment has increased by more than 2,000 in past 11 years
Fast-growing Columbia Public Schools (CPS) has recorded its highest first-day enrollment count ever. Tuesday was the first day of classes at CPS, and district spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark …
Read More »Boosting freshmen retention rate is priority for Lincoln University’s new president
Jefferson City’s historic Lincoln University is launching a new program aimed at improving the school’s freshmen retention rate. Lincoln president Dr. John Moseley says this year’s freshman …
Read More »Troopers: Harrisburg-area head-on crash happened when driver tried to pass vehicle on hillcrest
Boone County firefighters are crediting neighbors for immediately alerting authorities after Tuesday night’s horrific head-on crash on Highway 124 near Harrisburg. It happened at about 8:40, and …
Read More »Lincoln University sees big increase in first-year students
Classes are underway at Jefferson City’s historic Lincoln University. It’s the first year of Dr. John Moseley’s full leadership as president. Dr. Moseley tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »Missouri’s special session to begin after Labor Day weekend
Missouri’s governor says there’s a path forward for the upcoming special session, which will begin on September 6 in Jefferson City. That’s the day after Labor Day. …
Read More »All CPS classroom teaching slots are filled; Columbia Public Schools starting classes today
About 9,500 Columbia Public School (CPS) students are riding buses to school this (Tuesday) morning. It’s CPS’ first day of classes. District spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark is urging …
Read More »Mizzou pleased with first-day numbers in Columbia
The UM System president says students and families continue to recognize the value of a degree from Mizzou. Dr. Mun Choi says more than 5,000 new freshmen …
Read More »Columbia murder suspects jailed without bond; judge describes them as flight risks
Boone County prosecutors have filed murder charges against both suspects in Saturday afternoon’s homicide in a busy Moser’s parking lot in Columbia. 22-year-old Loyal Martell of Holts …
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