State Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R-St. Peters) has filed sports wagering legislation for the sixth straight year. Representative Christofanelli, a senior member of the Missouri House, tells 939 …
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(AUDIO): Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey discusses Mexico/Fulton hospital closings on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico), describes what happened to employees regarding health insurance premiums at the now-closed Fulton and Mexico hospitals as criminal. Haden, who chairs the …
Read More »Columbia business leaders focusing on I-70 across Missouri
I-70 across Missouri will be a major theme during Missouri’s 2023 legislative session, according to Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick. “I mean I-70 we’ve got …
Read More »125 mid-Missourians turn out for MLK memorial celebration in Columbia
About 50 mid-Missourians participated in last night’s MLK candlelight walk in downtown Columbia to reflect on the life of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King …
Read More »Cement truck driver killed in crash near Columbia
A one-vehicle crash Monday afternoon involving a cement truck on Route Z near Columbia has killed the truck driver. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 22-year-old Troy …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) has been appointed as vice chair of the Missouri House Higher Education Committee. Representative Reisch, who’s in her fourth and final …
Read More »UPDATE: Victim in Jefferson City homicide is identified
Jefferson City Police have identified the man who was shot to death Saturday afternoon near Broadway and Atchison streets as 27-year-old Michael Burns. JCPD Lieutenant Dave Williams …
Read More »CPS superintendent says contract extension gives him more time to accomplish key goals
The superintendent of Columbia Public Schools (CPS) is thankful that the school board has extended his contract through 2026. Dr. Brian Yearwood tells 939 the Eagle that …
Read More »Top Columbia banker predicts more explosive growth in Ashland
The president of Columbia’s largest bank says growth continues in Ashland, Boonville, Hallsville and Centralia. Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone notes the bank has …
Read More »Today is a federal, Missouri, state and county holiday to honor MLK
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s a federal, Missouri, county and city holiday and is the observance of Dr. King’s birthday. He was a …
Read More »(AUDIO): Central Bank of Boone County President Ed Scavone discusses economy and growth on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with about $3-billion in assets. The bank has numerous branches throughout Columbia, two Boonville branches and branches in …
Read More »Juvenile taken into custody after online threat against North Callaway High School
A juvenile suspect is taken into custody after a threat made toward North Callaway High School in Kingdom City. The Callaway County Sheriff says the school district …
Read More »Columbia murder suspect misses court appearance, expected to appear Friday
A Columbia murder suspect refused to appear in court Thursday, but is expected to appear Friday. Emma Adams, 20, is charged with second degree murder and other …
Read More »More radioactive tests sought at St. Louis school district
(AP) U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and U.S. Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri are urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to do more testing for radioactive contamination …
Read More »Missouri boarding school under investigation will shut down
(AP) A Christian boarding school in Missouri that’s been under intense scrutiny over abuse allegations will close later this month. It’s citing financial hardship. Agape Boarding School …
Read More »CPD: Suspect dead after charging toward officers with knife
A man who was shot in a standoff with Columbia police has died. Officers say they responded to an area of Clark Lane, just west of Ballenger …
Read More »Mountain lion sighting in northern Boone County confirmed by Conservation agents
The Missouri Department of Conservation is confirming the recent sighting of a mountain lion near Sturgeon. Conservation Department spokeswoman Maddie Est tells 939 the Eagle that the …
Read More »Missouri state employees would receive almost nine percent pay increase, under Parson plan
Missouri’s governor is calling on state lawmakers to approve an 8.7 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all state employees. GOP Governor Mike Parson has unveiled …
Read More »Police arrest Columbia woman after finding human remains
Police have made an arrest after human remains were found near a northwest Columbia home. Officers say Emma Adams, 20, is accused of second degree murder and …
Read More »Parolee arrested for Columbia’s Passions robbery; CPD credits video footage from nearby business
Columbia Police are crediting tips from the community and video footage from a business for solving Thursday night’s robbery at Passions Adult Boutique on the Business Loop. …
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