Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is underway this (Friday) morning and continues through Sunday. Under state law, certain back-to-school purchases like school supplies, computers, and clothes are …
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Jefferson City’s mayor predicts new COU terminal will benefit entire region
Jefferson City’s mayor predicts the $23-million new terminal that’s being finished at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) will boost economic development across mid-Missouri. Mayor Carrie Tergin notes many Jefferson …
Read More »VAC expected to provide 800 free backpacks at Saturday fair in Columbia
Boone County parents and students who are struggling to come up with money for school supplies or health screenings are encouraged to attend tomorrow’s (Saturday) free back-to-school …
Read More »Parson: Record funding for tobacco cessation will be used to protect minors from illegal sales of tobacco
Missouri’s governor traveled to Columbia on Wednesday afternoon to announce the largest single investment into tobacco cessation in state history. Governor Mike Parson (R) says the program …
Read More »Additional sex-related charges filed against Jefferson City couple jailed without bond
A Jefferson City couple who were already jailed without bond for child sex charges are now facing additional federal child pornography charges. 33-year-old Paul Schofield and his wife …
Read More »Como Smoke and Fire working on second restaurant location in Columbia
UPDATED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT KITCHEN RENOVATION: Como Smoke and Fire owner Christy Hawkins tells “Inside Columbia” that the city has approved plans for the renovation and the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Fourth congressional district GOP primary winner Alford appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Veteran Kansas City television news anchor Mark Alford easily won the GOP nomination for west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district, earning more than 35 percent of the vote …
Read More »Kendrick to face Leipard in Boone County presiding commissioner race; close judicial race
Boone County’s clerk says about 24 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. About 16,000 of them voted in the Democratic primary, while about …
Read More »Schmitt and Busch Valentine to face off in November in Missouri’s U.S. Senate race
Missouri’s GOP attorney general is vowing to go Washington to fight socialism. Eric Schmitt won Tuesday’s 21-candidate primary to capture the GOP U.S. Senate nomination with 46 …
Read More »Longtime Columbia city councilman Skala unseated in runoff
Columbia activist Roy Lovelady has upset veteran third ward city councilman Karl Skala in Tuesday’s runoff election. The two tied in the April municipal election with 1,102 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Jefferson City-based Missouri Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization, with members in all 114 Missouri counties. Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joined us …
Read More »Missouri’s Ashcroft hopes voters top his primary turnout projection mark
Missouri’s secretary of state of projecting a 30 to 35 percent voter turnout for today’s (Tuesday) primary election. Jefferson City Republican Jay Ashcroft is encouraging you to …
Read More »Historic runoff election underway in Columbia city council race
Voters in northeast Columbia’s third ward are casting ballots today (Tuesday) in a historic runoff election. Incumbent Councilman Karl Skala and challenger Roy Lovelady tied in the …
Read More »La Tolteca returns to Columbia
A popular Mexican restaurant has re-opened its doors in Columbia after leaving the city for a few years. Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine reports La Tolteca is located …
Read More »West-central Missouri will have just its third congressional representative in 46 years
West-central Missouri’s sprawling fourth congressional district has had only two congressional representatives since 1977: Democrat Ike Skelton from 1977-2010 and Republican Vicky Hartzler from 2011 to today. …
Read More »Columbia city manager’s proposed budget focuses on employee pay and public safety
The proposed $506-million budget from Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood was introduced at last (Monday) night’s city council meeting. August 15 will be your first opportunity to …
Read More »Mid-Missouri lawmaker: flooding issue should be on table for upcoming special session
Missouri’s governor is heading to the storm-battered St. Louis region this (Monday) afternoon to visit with leaders from towns impacted by historic and deadly flash flooding. Governor …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) joins us on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Six-term U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is optimistic she will win Tuesday’s Missouri GOP U.S. Senate primary. Congresswoman Hartzler tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) discuses Senate campaign on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) admits he’s a longshot to win Tuesday’s Missouri GOP Senate primary. Congressman Long tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that polling …
Read More »Boone County prosecutors seeking cell phone records in Columbia KinderCare threat case
We learned new details on Friday afternoon about the strategy of Boone County prosecutors in a high-profile Columbia case involving a bomb threat. 26-year-old Alexzander Scott Green …
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