Missouri’s governor, attorney general and numerous GOP state lawmakers are slamming Thursday’s Columbia diversity celebration, which included three drag queens who performed before a sold-out crowd that …
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CPS Superintendent disputes Missouri AG’s characterization about diversity event; extends open invitation to Governor Parson to meet
The superintendent of Columbia Public Schools (CPS) has written an open letter to Missouri Governor Mike Parson, saying there is an “unfortunate amount of misinformation” being shared …
Read More »(AUDIO): Jacksonville reporter Joe McLean previews Chiefs-Jaguars playoff game on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The 14-3 Kansas City Chiefs will host 9-8 Jacksonville in the AFC divisional playoffs today at 3:30 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Independence native Joe McLean …
Read More »Deadly train collision in northern Missouri last summer prompts funding call from Missouri’s governor
Missouri’s governor says the state must be proactive to prevent another tragedy like June’s deadly train collision in northern Missouri’s Mendon. The June 2022 collision between an Amtrak …
Read More »Mizzou and MACC funding continue to be top priorities for Columbia business leaders
Missouri’s governor is proposing a $71-million increase in core funding to Missouri’s public higher education institutions, like the University of Missouri. It’s the largest increase in 25 …
Read More »No arrests yet in Jefferson City credit union robbery
Jefferson City Police and the FBI continue their investigation into Thursday morning’s armed robbery of a credit union on busy West Truman Boulevard. Police chief Eric Wilde …
Read More »High-profile Columbia murder trial to begin February 27
A Boone County judge says 75 to 80 potential jurors will be called to the Boone County Courthouse for late February’s jury selection in a high-profile Columbia …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) discusses State of State on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) is a vocal supporter of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) call for an immediate 8.7 percent pay raise for state employees. …
Read More »Proposed state employee pay raise and I-70 rebuild headline Missouri governor’s State of State address
Missouri’s governor is calling on the Legislature to approve an immediate 8.7 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for state employees. It was a major part of …
Read More »BREAKING: Jefferson City credit union robbed
Jefferson City Police are investigating an armed bank robbery that happened this morning along busy West Truman Boulevard. Jefferson City Police Chief Eric Wilde tells 939 the …
Read More »(AUDIO) Kehoe says state employee pay raise is critical for Missouri’s veterans homes
Missouri’s lieutenant governor says there’s both a waiting list and open bed space at the state’s seven veterans homes, because the state Department of Public Safety (DPS) …
Read More »UPDATE: Former lawmaker Basye files lawsuit against Columbia school board
The courts will decide whether or not former Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education committee chair Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) is a candidate for Columbia’s school board. The …
Read More »High-profile Columbia murder suspect in court today; jury trial to begin in late February
A Columbia man who’s scheduled to go on trial in February for the high-profile murder of his wife will appear in court this (Thursday) afternoon. 41-year-old Keith …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Lt. Governor Kehoe appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe (R) strongly supports Governor Parson’s call for an immediate 8.7 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for state employees. Lt. Governor Kehoe …
Read More »Missouri’s governor expected to call for state employee pay increase during State of State
State employee pay is expected to be a major emphasis from Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) during this afternoon’s State of the State address in Jefferson City. The …
Read More »Big crowd expected for tonight’s Mizzou-Arkansas game; limited number of tickets available
Another big crowd is expected at Mizzou Arena in Columbia for tonight’s men’s basketball game between the Tigers and 25th-ranked Arkansas. Tipoff is set for 8 pm …
Read More »Columbia’s Business Loop needs city control to maintain proper infrastructure, DLC says
Columbia’s Downtown Leadership Council (DLC) wants to see the city assume control of the Business Loop from MoDOT, saying its appearance and lack of proper infrastructure make …
Read More »Columbia’s April ballot will include marijuana sales tax issue
Columbia voters will head to the polls in April to cast ballots on a measure to impose an additional three percent sales tax on the retail sale …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia Police identify MU student whose body was found in fire pit
A Columbia woman charged with killing an autistic Mizzou student before dragging his body through a yard and setting it on fire remains jailed without bond. 939 …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to tackle marijuana sales tax and Garth speeding issues tonight
Columbia’s city council will decide Monday evening whether or not to place an additional marijuana sales tax issue on the April ballot. 53 percent of Missouri voters …
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