Columbia’s city council will have two new members at their next meeting. Voters in southwest Columbia’s fifth ward elected Donald Waterman to the council. Councilman-elect Waterman beat …
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UPDATE: National Weather Service (NWS) updates severe storm potential timeframe
The National Weather Service (NWS) says there is still uncertainty about potential severe weather this afternoon in mid-Missouri. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Alex Elmore says Columbia is …
Read More »Columbia Sports Fieldhouse improvement project approved by city council
Columbia’s city council has given the green light to a $5.8 million improvement project at the busy Columbia Sports Fieldhouse in Perry Philips park. That’s new Highway …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mid-Missouri faces two potential severe weather threats today
The National Weather Service (NWS) says there is a conditional chance of severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in mid-Missouri, including parts of Boone, Callaway, Audrain and Randolph counties. …
Read More »Columbia’s school board will have at least two new members, after today’s election
Seven candidates are seeking three seats on Columbia’s school board in today’s election. They are, in ballot order, Paul Harper, John Potter, board member Christopher Horn, James …
Read More »Columbia officials say marijuana ballot measure could help fund public safety, public health and social services
Columbia officials say today’s Proposition 1 ballot measure to impose an additional sales tax of three percent on the retail sale of adult use of marijuana is expected …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer discusses presidential race, CPS school board race and Amazon Ashland on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents parts of Columbia and Boone County in his sprawling district. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »NWS recommends mid-Missourians have severe weather plan ahead of Tuesday’s storms
The National Weather Service (NWS) says large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are possible tomorrow (Tuesday) in mid-Missouri. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Mark Britt tells 939 the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Fire Protection District is hopeful about Tuesday’s bond issue
Missouri’s third-largest fire department is hopeful that voters will approve Tuesday’s proposed $8-million no tax increase bond issue. Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County’s clerk feels good about number of election judges tomorrow
Boone County’s clerk reminds voters that no-excuse absentee voting is available again today (Monday) until 5 pm. Brianna Lennon says her office is open until 5 at …
Read More »Three concerts planned in downtown Columbia on May 6; issue heads to city council tonight
A proposed $5.8 million improvement project at south Columbia’s sports fieldhouse in A. Perry Philips park is scheduled to be voted on at tonight’s city council meeting. …
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