Columbia Police say the suspect who barricaded himself in a home on Lyon street Tuesday evening is now jailed. The incident closed some nearby roads, according to …
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Traffic calming being considered for Columbia’s Garth
Complaints about speeding on Columbia’s South Garth avenue have prompted the city to propose a traffic calming project. The city will hold an informal open house about …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Councilman Matt Pitzer discusses his re-election decision on 939 the Eagle
Fifth ward Columbia city councilman Matt Pitzer announced this week that he will not seek re-election in April. Councilman Pitzer outlined his decision on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »Lawmaker: cash donations are best for Wooldridge-area residents
A former firefighter with 30 years of experience says he’s never seen a blaze like Saturday’s natural cover fire in Cooper County. State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed) …
Read More »Ballot measure would make Missouri National Guard its own department
You’ll be casting ballots in November on a proposed constitutional amendment involving the Missouri National Guard. Amendment five is a fairly short ballot measure. It would amend …
Read More »No-excuse absentee voting is underway across Missouri
Boone County’s clerk is projecting a 65 percent voter turnout for the November 8 general election, which is two weeks from today. “Looking at historical numbers and …
Read More »Court documents: Casey’s surveillance video shows Columbia suspect firing from vehicle
A Boone County judge has denied bond for a Columbia man charged with shooting at a Casey’s convenience store employee on Clark lane on Saturday morning, then …
Read More »Authorities: St. Louis school shooter kills two, wounds seven
ST. LOUIS (AP) — An armed former student broke into a St. Louis high school Monday morning, fatally shooting a teacher and a teenage girl and wounding …
Read More »(AUDIO) Former firefighter and current State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed) discusses devastating Wooldridge fire on 939 the Eagle
State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed) worked for the Columbia Fire Department for more than 20 years before being elected to the state Legislature from the Boonville area. …
Read More »Three dead in St. Louis school shooting (AP)
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis police say three people are dead after at a shooting a high school Monday morning. Speaking at a news conference, Police …
Read More »Columbia sees third large natural cover fire in three days
Columbia’s fire chief says his crews are confident that they have contained a fire on Manhattan drive, near Norman drive. That is east of the Stoney Creek …
Read More »Boone County firefighters describe current ground conditions as recipe for disaster
Boone County Fire Protection District officials are strongly advising against any open burning until conditions change. Those conditions would be significant moisture, higher humidity’s and much calmer winds. …
Read More »Blaze destroys at least 3,000 acres in Cooper County, including in federal wildlife refuge
Cooper County fire officials say Saturday’s natural cover fire destroyed or heavily damaged 23 structures in the small village of Wooldridge, which is southwest of Columbia. While …
Read More »Kendrick praises partnerships that led to Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal
The Democratic nominee for Boone County presiding commissioner describes Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal as a game-changer for the region. Former State Rep. Kip Kendrick …
Read More »Three shot in downtown Columbia Friday night
Columbia Police are asking anyone who witnessed Friday night’s triple shooting downtown to come forward with information. CPD Lieutenant Mike Hestir says the shooting happened at about …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County presiding commissioner GOP candidate Connie Leipard appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table
Columbia businesswoman Connie Leipard is the GOP nominee for Boone County presiding commissioner. Ms. Leipard is the co-owner of Quality Drywall. She joined 939 the Eagle host …
Read More »Mizzou homecoming parade usually attracts 40,000 spectators
Thousands of people will be in downtown Columbia for Saturday morning’s Mizzou Homecoming parade, which begins at 9. Mizzou spokesman Uriah Orland tells 939 the Eagle that …
Read More »Mizzou campus decorations and Homecoming spirit rally are tonight
Greek Town in Columbia will be bustling with activity Friday evening for campus decorations. It’s all part of Mizzou’s Homecoming activities. Campus decorations and skits will take place …
Read More »Atwill says COU’s new terminal project highlights bipartisanship; predicts economic boost
Boone County’s outgoing presiding commissioner predicts Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal will boost economic development in Columbia and mid-Missouri. Dan Atwill tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »COU’s new terminal can make Columbia a top medical destination, Parson and Choi say
Columbia’s mayor says the first flight at Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) new multi-million dollar terminal will take place on Wednesday (October 26). Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Misssouri’s governor, …
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