Bond has been denied for a Columbia man charged with first degree murder for Monday night’s shooting death of a man on Newton drive, north of I-70. …
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UPDATE: Missouri’s governor signs extradition paperwork involving Columbia cold case suspect
Extradition papers have been signed in a high-profile Columbia cold case that dates to 1984. Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, tells 939 the Eagle that …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses GOP-controlled U.S. House and Toys for Tots’ 75th anniversary on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Veteran U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) is about to start his eighth term on Capitol Hill, after winning re-election to his east-central Missouri district in November. …
Read More »UPDATE: Murder charges being sought against Columbia suspect
Columbia Police are seeking first degree murder charges against a man for Monday night’s shooting death of a man on Newton drive, which is northwest of the …
Read More »Restaurant known for its Louisiana shrimp and Cajun ribeye heading to Columbia
Columbia’s city council has given the green light to a popular new Cajun restaurant that’s co-owned by former New Orleans star quarterback Drew Brees. The city council …
Read More »Unanimous vote from Columbia city council on trash bags
A proposed ordinance change eliminating the requirement for the use of city logo trash bags has been approved by Columbia’s city council. Monday night’s council vote was …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) discusses veteran suicides on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chaired the Missouri House interim committee on veteran mental health and suicide this summer. He joined us live on 939 the …
Read More »GOP lawmaker says his proposal rebuilds I-70 across Missouri, without raising taxes
A veteran state senator from eastern Missouri’s Weldon Spring has unveiled a proposal to rebuild heavily-traveled I-70 from Wentzville to Blue Springs, making it four lanes in …
Read More »Columbia’s Winter Wonderland opens with good crowds at Shelter
Columbia residents packed the popular Shelter Gardens on Friday and Saturday evenings to experience the Winter Wonderland garden of lights. Shelter’s 57th annual tree lighting ceremony was …
Read More »Columbia parks accepting new toy donations until this afternoon
You still have an opportunity to make Christmas brighter for a less fortunate child in Columbia. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s toys for Columbia’s youth drive …
Read More »Jefferson City murder suspect back in court this afternoon
A man charged with last weekend’s brutal killings of an employee and a customer inside a popular downtown Jefferson City restaurant and bar is set to appear …
Read More »UPDATE: Motorist killed in weekend train collision identified as Centralia resident
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies are still investigating a deadly weekend collision between a vehicle and a Norfolk Southern train near Sturgeon, about 22 miles north of Columbia. …
Read More »(AUDIO): StorageMart President Mike Burnam appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Former Boone County commissioner Fred Parry, who hosts 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”, describes Columbia-based StorageMart as a home-grown success story. StorageMart was founded in Columbia …
Read More »Former federal prosecutor considering run for Missouri attorney general in 2024
A former federal prosecutor who’s considering a run for Missouri attorney general says fentanyl is killing far more people than is being reported. Will Scharf has launched …
Read More »6,000 people expected in downtown Jefferson City for Living Windows
Weather is expected to be perfect for Friday evening’s popular Living Windows event in downtown Jefferson City. Living Windows Committee chair Cara Alexander Stark, the co-owner of …
Read More »UPDATE: No decision yet on death penalty in Jefferson City murders
A man charged with killing an employee and a customer inside a busy Jefferson City restaurant and bar will be back in court Monday for a bond …
Read More »Collision on Columbia’s East Broadway kills one
Columbia Police have not released the name of the motorist who was killed in Thursday’s vehicle collision near East Broadway and Hominy creek trail. That’s down the …
Read More »UPDATE: Friday arraignment set for Jefferson City manslaughter suspect
A Cole County man charged with involuntary manslaughter for Sunday’s apparent accidental shooting death of his live-in girlfriend will make his first court appearance Friday morning. Cole County …
Read More »Family, friends and former players to join former Mizzou coach Pinkel at Hall of Fame induction ceremony
The winningest football coach in both Mizzou and University of Toledo history will travel to Las Vegas next week to be inducted into the National Football Foundation …
Read More »Friends and family to remember Jefferson City J Pfenny murder victim today
Visitation is set for Thursday afternoon in Jefferson City for the J Pfenny’s employee who was shot to death early Saturday morning inside the restaurant. 26-year-old Skylar …
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