Missourians will be casting ballots Tuesday on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the state treasurer’s office to invest in municipal bonds. State treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick …
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Columbia child pornography investigation continues
Additional charges could be filed against a Columbia man who’s jailed without bond for child pornography charges. 76-year-old Ivan Metzger is charged with one felony count of possession …
Read More »(AUDIO): A2D Events owner Adonica Coleman praises Granny’s House founder on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
A2D Events owner Adonica Coleman arrived in Columbia in 2007 and credits Pamela Ingram for her staying in town. Ms. Coleman joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning …
Read More »EquipmentShare expansion is one of the largest expansions in Columbia history
Missouri Governor Mike Parson praises EquipmentShare’s decision to build its $100-million new headquarters in Columbia, describing it as great news for the entire state. Governor Parson (R) …
Read More »Convicted killer Renick wants a new trial; Court TV carried her December trial live in Columbia
A former Columbia spa owner convicted in the high-profile 2017 murder of her husband in Montgomery County is appealing her conviction. Americans across the country tuned into …
Read More »West-central Missouri Democratic congressional candidate is self-funding his campaign
West-central Missouri’s sprawling fourth congressional district hasn’t sent a Democrat to Capitol Hill in 14 years. That’s when the late U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Lexington) won his …
Read More »HS FB Playoffs Vs. Weather – Kickoff Times Changing
Tonight is a BIG one for HS Football playoffs with MANY teams across Y107-land competing in their District Semi-finals. Mother nature is making things difficult however. Not …
Read More »MSHSAA cross country state championships bringing several thousand people to Columbia
More than 2,000 high school cross country athletes from across Missouri are in Columbia today and Saturday for the MSHAA cross country state championships at the state-of-the-art Gans …
Read More »Severe storms are not expected in central Missouri Friday
The National Weather Service (NWS) does not expect severe weather in mid-Missouri Friday afternoon nor tonight. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Chris Kimble tells 939 the Eagle that …
Read More »Start time moved up for Jefferson City Helias-Battle playoff game
Zimmer Radio’s Helias-Battle district football playoff game has been moved up due to the stormy forecast. Kickoff is now set for 5 pm, as opposed to 7 …
Read More »Columbia’s EquipmentShare continues major growth; Missouri’s governor to speak at jobs announcement
Missouri’s governor will be in Columbia this morning to help announce new details of fast-growing EquipmentShare’s $100-million expansion. Governor Mike Parson will be speaking at the 10 am …
Read More »Flyovers are key component in MoDOT’s preferred plan for I-70/63 Columbia interchange
State transportation officials have unveiled their preferred alternative for Columbia’s heavily-congested I-70 and Highway 63 interchange. The proposed plan is called a SPUI, which is a single …
Read More »90-year-old bridge in mid-Missouri closed for urgent repairs
Residents and farmers in and near mid-Missouri’s Fayette may need to find an alternate route to work this (Thursday) morning. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville) discusses Amendment 4 on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missourians will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots on numerous races and constitutional amendments, including Amendment 4. If approved by Missouri voters, Amendment 4 …
Read More »Swift Foods expected to open in Columbia early next year
Boone County commissioners have finalized an incentive plan for Swift Food’s $200-million project in Columbia. Our news partner KMIZ reports the Boone County commission has signed off …
Read More »Buchheit plans to retain all Orscheln employees involved in Tractor Supply purchase
You’ll notice Buchheit signs in front of the Orscheln stores in Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton. Southeast Missouri-based Buchheit has acquired 12 new stores, as part of …
Read More »AMAZE gala for Columbia’s Thompson Center for Autism is Thursday night
Former St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Brad Thompson and his wife Andrea are the honorary chairs of Thursday night’s gala to benefit Columbia’s Thompson Center for Autism and …
Read More »MoDOT to release preferred alternatives to Columbia’s I-70/63 interchange on Wednesday
State transportation officials are encouraging you to attend an open house-style meeting this (Wednesday) afternoon in Columbia about the congested I-70 and Highway 63 interchange. State Department …
Read More »(AUDIO): MoDOT project director Brandi Baldwin discusses I-70 and 63 interchange on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia’s heavily-congested I-70 and Highway 63 interchange is the busiest one in mid-Missouri. State Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project director Brandi Baldwin says 160,000 vehicles go through …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to attend EquipmentShare jobs announcement in Columbia
We’ll learn new details Thursday morning about the planned $100-million expansion of a major Columbia employer. Missouri Governor Mike Parson will be at fast-growing EquipmentShare near I-70’s …
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