Missouri’s governor says overseas trade missions that he and Missouri lawmakers go on have paid dividends for the state. The trips are funded by the Hawthorn Foundation, …
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UPDATE: Boone County prosecutors dismiss child enticement charges against Centralia man
STORY UPDATED ON JULY 2, 2023: 939 the Eagle News has confirmed that Boone County prosecutors have dismissed the charges against Tanner Donald Ray Burton of Centralia. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Veteran Missouri state senator wants to see I-70 four-laned through Columbia
A state senator from eastern Missouri who’s strongly considering a 2024 gubernatorial bid says the money is available to pay for his proposal to four-lane I-70 from …
Read More »New Columbia city council members to be sworn-in on Friday
Columbia’s two newest council members will be sworn-in Friday afternoon during a special meeting at city hall. First ward Councilman-elect Nick Knoth and Fifth ward councilman-elect Donald …
Read More »Mid-Missouri prosecutor seeking death penalty in stalking/murder case
The prosecutor in mid-Missouri’s Cole County will seek the death penalty for the gruesome murder of a Jefferson City woman who was stabbed to death. Prosecutor Locke …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) discusses I-70 funding and possible gubernatorial bid on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) is considering a Missouri gubernatorial bid in 2024. He says Missouri desperately needs leadership in a number of areas, including transportation. …
Read More »UPDATE: Jefferson City man jailed without bond, accused of shooting girlfriend
The Cole County Circuit Court describes a Jefferson City man charged with shooting his girlfriend in the head as a danger to the community. 18-year-old Timothy Benson …
Read More »Court documents: Jefferson City murder suspect previously stalked victim
A Jefferson City man who was charged in 2022 with with stalking a woman is now charged with stabbing her to death. Cole County prosecutor Locke Thompson …
Read More »UPDATE: MU Health Care formally opens its largest clinic outside of Columbia in Boonville
MU Health Care executives say the new Boonville medical building provides a new model of care, all in one location. Boonville and Cooper County dignitaries joined MU …
Read More »(AUDIO) UPDATE: Columbia Police arrest two men for Hy-Vee gas station shooting
Two Columbia men with criminal records have been arrested for Monday morning’s shooting at the Hy-Vee gas station on Trimble. The shooting injured two, including one of …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick discusses voter-approved marijuana sales tax increase on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Last week, Boone County voters overwhelmingly approved an additional three percent sales tax on the retail sale of adult use of marijuana. Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick says …
Read More »Columbia Police continue investigation into Monday’s double shooting at busy gas station
Columbia Police need your help in solving Monday morning’s shooting at the busy Hy-Vee gas station on Trimble, near Academy Sports and Andy’s Frozen Custard. CPD spokesman …
Read More »(AUDIO): Protecting Senator Rowden’s seat is top priority for Boone County Republicans
Boone County GOP officials say pre-registrations are up for this year’s Boone County Lincoln Days banquet. Boone County Republican spokesman Tony Lupo tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake …
Read More »MU Health’s Boonville medical building to hold grand opening today
A formal grand opening is set for today for MU Health Care’s new 14,000 square foot medical building in Boonville. While it opened to the public in …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Congressman Alford hopeful about this year’s farm bill
A west-central Missouri congressman is hopeful Congress passes a good farm bill this year. Every five years, Congress is expected to pass the “farm bill,” which sets …
Read More »Columbia’s newest school board members begin their terms
Columbia’s three newly-elected school board members have been sworn-in. April Ferrao, Paul Harper and John Lyman were sworn-in during Monday evening’s board reorganization meeting. The three challengers …
Read More »Jefferson City man who disappeared on this date in 1995 has never been found
Jefferson City Police are asking you for any information about the disappearance of a man who was last seen 28 years ago today (Tuesday). The Missouri State …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mizzou atmospheric scientist Tony Lupo previews Boone County Lincoln Days
Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek will be the keynote speaker at next Monday evening’s (April 17) Boone County Lincoln Days event at Columbia’s Stoney Creek Inn and Resort. …
Read More »UPDATE: Two shot near east Columbia Hy-Vee gas station
Columbia Police confirm two people have been shot near the Hy-Vee gas station on Trimble in east Columbia. CPD spokesman Christian Tabak tells 939 the Eagle that …
Read More »High-profile Columbia murder suspect to appear in court Monday
A Columbia woman charged with the horrific murder of an autistic Mizzou student is set to appear in Boone County Circuit Court this afternoon. 21-year-old Emma Rose …
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