A Boone County grand jury has indicted eight former fraternity members at Mizzou for an alleged October hazing incident that left a freshman pledge unable to speak …
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(AUDIO): Kaiser Health News’ Sarah Jane Tribble profiles Mexico, Fulton hospital closures on 939 the Eagle
Reporter Sarah Jane Tribble has written extensively about the impact of the hospital closures in mid-Missouri’s Mexico and Fulton for “Kaiser Health News.” The two hospitals closed …
Read More »Additional improvements planned at Columbia’s Agriculture park; good turnout for fall hootenanny
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) is planning to build a new welcome center at Columbia’s Agriculture Park near Clinkscales and Ash. CCUA executive director Billy …
Read More »Perfect weather for Jefferson City fly-in event dedicated to veterans
Veterans from across Missouri traveled to Jefferson City on Saturday to take a free ride in a Boeing Stearman World War II-era biplane. It was part of …
Read More »Mid-Missouri volunteers assisting American Red Cross with multiple disasters
The American Red Cross says it needs more volunteers to respond to large-scale disasters like the hurricane in Puerto Rico and the Alaska typhoon, as well as …
Read More »Missouri state fire marshal’s office now involved in Jefferson City fire investigation
Jefferson City firefighters say a weekend blaze at a vacant home on East Capitol avenue remains under investigation, with the assistance of the Missouri state fire marshal’s …
Read More »Motorcycle crash kills mid-Missouri man
A Rolla man has been killed in a Sunday evening motorcycle crash in Osage County, east of Jefferson City. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 55-year-old Donald …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture executive director Billy Polansky appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) is a non-profit that operates out of two locations: Columbia’s Agriculture park and the Mark and Carol Stevenson Veterans Urban …
Read More »Big turnout projected for Saturday’s fly-in in Jefferson City
Organizers of Saturday’s “Fly into the 40s event” at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport are expecting a big turnout. Weather should be perfect for the event, which …
Read More »CPD is currently down 21 officers; Saturday open house planned
Saturday is your opportunity to take a close look at the Columbia Police Department’s BearCat SWAT vehicle and mobile command posts. CPD plans an open house tomorrow …
Read More »Missouri has lost almost 270 foster homes since the COVID pandemic started
The Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association (CMFCAA) has started a campaign to try to recruit foster and adoptive families. CMFCAA spokesman Gerry Tritz tells 939 …
Read More »UPDATE: Convicted Columbia rapist and kidnapper to be sentenced in November
A Boone County judge has scheduled a November 1 sentencing date for a Columbia man convicted of robbing and sexually assaulting two different Columbia women. 26-year-old Xavier …
Read More »American Red Cross has volunteers from central Missouri in Puerto Rico and Alaska
Two mid-Missouri men are among the numerous American Red Cross volunteers providing disaster assistance and critical aid to storm victims in Alaska and Puerto Rico. American Red …
Read More »BREAKING NEWS; Owners Of Mexico And Fulton Hospitals Granted Extension By State
In some breaking news this afternoon 939 The Eagle has confirmed that Platinum Health the owner of the shuttered hospitals in Mexico and Fulton has been granted …
Read More »CPD: Fentanyl in Columbia is likely coming from China, via Mexico
Columbia Police are warning that fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the city are on pace to exceed last year’s numbers. CPD assistant chief Jeremiah Hunter tells 939 the …
Read More »Columbia employers could see impact from massive beef plant being built near Warrenton
Columbia-area business leaders say a new $800-million beef processing plant being built near Wright City could impact some employers here. The issue was discussed at the recent Regional …
Read More »Kwik Kar adding third location in Jefferson City
Jefferson City-area residents will soon have another Kwik Kar location to wash their vehicle. Kwik Kar is building a new facility in Capital Mall’s parking lot, near …
Read More »About two dozen Columbia employers represented at Thursday’s job fair
Mid-Missourians have a chance Thursday afternoon to meet with numerous employers and do on-site interviews. Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI), the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and other …
Read More »Tax cut legislation heading to the Missouri House; House Democrats warn about budget impact
The Missouri Senate has given final approval to an approximately $1-billion state tax cut. Wednesday’s vote was 24-4, sending the bill to the House for consideration. State Sen. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia assistant police chief Hunter discusses overdose deaths on 939 the Eagle
Columbia assistant police chief Jeremiah Hunter says Columbia has had at least 25 overdose deaths this year, and most if not all of them are fentanyl-related. Columbia …
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