State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) says there’s a “food fight” between the Missouri Department of Conservation and the state Department of Transportation (MODOT) over which agency should …
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Suspected Chinese balloon spotted in Columbia and central Missouri; Missouri’s governor frustrated
Numerous mid-Missouri residents say they spotted what could be a suspected Chinese spy balloon on Friday afternoon. 939 the Eagle News fielded calls from Columbia residents and …
Read More »State employee pay raise is a top priority for Missouri’s governor
Missouri’s governor is confident that state lawmakers will approve his proposed 8.7 percent pay increase for state employees by March 1. Governor Mike Parson (R) unveiled his …
Read More »UPDATE: Hallsville animal rescue destroyed by fire sets Saturday clean-up day
Boone County firefighters say electrical issues caused Sunday morning’s horrific kennel fire near Hallsville, a fire that killed 26 dogs. Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief …
Read More »UPDATE: Suspected Jefferson City bank robber taken into custody
Jefferson City Police have arrested a 28-year-old local man for the January 19th armed robbery at River Region credit union on West Truman. Criminal charges are pending …
Read More »Trial to begin this summer for well-known Columbia businesswoman indicted for embezzlement
An August jury trial has been scheduled for an award-winning mid-Missouri businesswoman indicted for an alleged $1.5 million embezzlement and fraud scheme. A federal grand jury indicted …
Read More »Dr. Choi says he looks forward to several more years at Mizzou
It’s now been three years that UM System President Dr. Mun Choi has also served as Mizzou’s chancellor in Columbia. Dr. Choi says it’s been an interesting …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s governor emphasizes importance of state employee pay raise plan on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
One of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) top priorities appears to be making progress at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. The governor’s proposed 8.7 percent cost of …
Read More »Popular Jefferson City Police K9 dies following illness
Jefferson City Police say trusted and popular K9 Drax has died, after a two-month battle with an unknown illness. Jefferson City Police Chief Eric Wilde made the announcement …
Read More »Moniteau County Sheriff: 100 fentanyl capsules seized after traffic stop in mid-Missouri
A Moniteau County judge describes three suspects arrested in this week’s fentanyl case in High Point as a danger to the community. Judge Aaron Martin has ordered …
Read More »Key Missouri lawmaker expects movement next week on state employee pay raise plan
Missouri’s House Budget Committee chair is optimistic about Governor Parson’s proposed 8.7 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all state employees. Governor Mike Parson (R) has …
Read More »CPS superintendent sends letter to parents after drag queen controversy; encourages return to civil conversation
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent has written a letter to CPS families that apologizes to parents frustrated about the level of communication regarding a January 19th …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Harrisonville) discusses packer legislation and other farm issues on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Harrisonville) has filed new federal legislation aimed at increasing meat processing capacity in Missouri and nationwide. Congressman Alford’s bill is titled the “Amplifying …
Read More »Police looking for missing Columbia teenager
Police are searching for an 18-year old girl from Columbia who went missing late last week. Officers say Elexis Martin has not been seen since last Thursday …
Read More »Rural Missouri lawmaker predicts his bill can be game-changer for movie production
A mid-Missouri state lawmaker says his tax credit bill has the potential to bring film production back to Missouri. State Rep. Kurtis Grgeory (R-Marshall), a former Mizzou …
Read More »UPDATE: Basye to appear on April CPS school board ballot
A former Missouri lawmaker’s name will appear on April’s Columbia school board ballot, under an order from Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs. The judge issued a …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s Jabberwocky says diversity award gets to its core mission
A popular Columbia nonprofit that provides youth and children with high-quality free or low cost programming in art and dance has received a diversity award. Jabberwocky Studios …
Read More »Bond set at $400,000 for Columbia shooting suspect; Wednesday arraignment set
A Columbia man accused of shooting his roommate on Monday evening near Cosmo Park makes his initial court appearance this afternoon. 21-year-old Sean Colton is charged with …
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