Mid-Missouri could see some severe weather activity Friday. The National Weather Service says Columbia and Jefferson City are under an “enhanced” risk for severe weather. The storms …
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Police warn of suspect with gun in south Columbia
UPDATE: MU authorities say the police have made an arrest. MU Alert Update: ALL CLEAR. Subject taken into custody. No reported injuries. Campus operating under normal conditions. …
Read More »Man charged with murder after Moberly drug overdose death
Police in Moberly have arrested a man connected to a drug overdose death. Officers said Thursday that prosecutors charged Kyle Hummel of Huntsville with second degree murder …
Read More »Three injured after shooting at north Columbia gas station
Three people are injured after a shooting outside a Columbia gas station. Police say they responded to a call of shots fired at the Break Time convenience …
Read More »Missouri Senate gives preliminary approval to texting while driving bill
The Missouri Senate is close to final approval for a bill that would put more restrictions on texting while driving. Senators gave preliminary approval to the bill …
Read More »Ashland police chief on sales tax ballot issue
Ashland voters will be asked whether to approve a sales tax to better fund Ashland’s police department. Police Chief Gabe Edwards says the town is struggling to …
Read More »TikTok ban pushed by Missouri’s Hawley blocked in Senate
(AP) Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley has tried to force a Senate vote on legislation that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States. He was blocked …
Read More »Portion of East Walnut Street closed Thursday
Be aware of a road closure near downtown Columbia Thursday. City officials say East Walnut Street will be closed between College Avenue and Ripley Street from 7 …
Read More »Missouri man arrested after judge receives racist threats
(AP) A Missouri man is charged with making abusive and racist threats against a judge, who has filed for an order of protection against the accused. The …
Read More »Celebrating Mom and Pop Small Businesses!
93.9 The Eagle is honoring small businesses during National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day on Wednesday, March 29th. Small businesses are the foundation of our community and …
Read More »Columbia police investigate two different shootings
Authorities are investigating after two different shootings in north Columbia. Police say they believe shots were fired near The Links apartments Tuesday. That investigation came after a …
Read More »Orscheln/Tractor Supply offices in Moberly to be sold
The Orscheln/Tractor Supply corporate offices and distribution center in Moberly are being sold. A notice posted this week to Missouri’s Office of Workforce Development website says the …
Read More »Missouri House votes to ban diversity spending in government
(AP) Republicans in the Missouri House are moving to ban state government spending on diversity, equity and inclusion. Lawmakers yesterday voted to prohibit spending on staff, vendors, …
Read More »Company recalls pasta dish sold at HyVee grocery chain
A company announced it is recalling a packaged pasta dish sold in HyVee grocery stores in eight states, including Missouri. Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation said Tuesday it was …
Read More »Fulton PD: Suspect wanted after weekend armed robbery
Authorities say a man accused of robbing a Fulton convenience store at gunpoint is still on the loose. Fulton police said Tuesday that an unidentified white man …
Read More »Columbia’s EquipmentShare continues to grow
Fast-growing EquipmentShare is now Boone County’s 14-largest employer, according to the latest statistics from Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). REDI says EquipmentShare currently has 510 employees. Missouri …
Read More »April grand opening set for MU Health’s Boonville urgent care and medical building
MU Health’s new Boonville medical building and urgent care has opened to the public. The 14,000 square foot Jackson road medical building opened on Monday and is …
Read More »(AUDIO): Kaiser Health News’ Sarah Jane Tribble discusses the closed Mexico/Fulton hospitals on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
939 the Eagle News has confirmed that Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office has launched a civil investigative demand (CID) into the now-closed Mexico and Fulton hospitals …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County has exceeded absentee votes from previous April elections
Boone County’s clerk is projecting a 20 percent voter turnout for the April 4 municipal election. County clerk Brianna Lennon was in Centralia on Saturday and at …
Read More »Irene’s locates in Columbia’s growing Arcade district
A Columbia pop-up is expected to open soon just north of Logboat Brewing Company. Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine reports Irene’s is putting down roots on North College …
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