The Daniel Boone Regional Library Foundation says a “substantial seven-figure gift” from the estate of a lifelong Fulton resident is the largest single gift in the history …
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(AUDIO): NBA coach Tyronn Lue and several others donating a combined $10-million to Mexico, Missouri
(Audio is courtesy of former 939 the Eagle reporter Mathew Pilger, who’s now the news director at Mexico radio station KXEO) A $10-million donation is being made …
Read More »(AUDIO): Seewood to propose new city department during Thursday’s budget address
Look for affordable housing to be a key component of Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s budget address on Thursday afternoon at city hall. Mr. Seewood tells 939 …
Read More »(AUDIO): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses Leader Quade’s Missouri gubernatorial run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (D-Springfield) has announced her gubernatorial campaign for 2024. Leader Quade has posted a campaign video outlining her background. She notes she …
Read More »(AUDIO): A partnership between Boone Health and Peak Sport and Spine begins in August
A new partnership will take effect on August 1 between Columbia-based Boone Health and Missouri’s largest privately-owned outpatient physical therapy company. Peak Sport and Spine founder Phillip …
Read More »Court documents suggest some prison time for mid-Missouri banker who embezzled thousands of dollars
A 16-page plea agreement obtained by 939 the Eagle outlines additional details about the embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars from a mid-Missouri bank. That agreement …
Read More »Weekend Columbia crash kills motorcyclist
A mid-Missouri motorcyclist has been killed in a weekend collision on St. Charles road in east Columbia. The Columbia Police Department identifies the victim as 48-year-old …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia-based Peak Sport and Spine co-founders Phillip Smith and Mark Dempsey appear on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Missouri’s largest privately-owned outpatient physical therapy company continues to grow. Columbia-based Peak Sport and Spine now has more than 45 offices across the state, as well as …
Read More »UPDATE: Stephens appointed CPD interim chief
A Columbia native who’s been serving as CPD’s assistant chief will become the interim chief on July 31. The city manager announced Matt Stephens’ appointment this morning, …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia Waffle House suspect acquitted of murder; convicted of illegal gun possession
A Boone County jury deliberated about two-and-a half hours on Thursday evening, before acquitting the Columbia Waffle House suspect of second degree murder and armed criminal action. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia-based Peak Sport and Spine now operating in nine states
A Columbia-based company is now Missouri’s largest privately-owned outpatient physical therapy company. Peak Sport and Spine has 45 offices across the Show-Me State. Company founder Phillip Smith …
Read More »(AUDIO): Saturday forum set with consulting firm leading search for new Columbia police chief
You have an opportunity on Saturday morning to provide input in what qualities you’d like to see in Columbia’s next police chief. The city hopes to announce …
Read More »More prosecution witnesses expected this morning at Columbia Waffle House murder trial
A Boone County jury could hear closing arguments today (Thursday) in the trial of a man charged with killing another man outside the Waffle House on Vandiver …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s city manager says utility rate increase is needed
Your electric utility bill in Columbia will increase by about 6.9 percent later this month. Columbia’s city council voted 5-2 in June to approve the rate increase. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Murder charges filed against four additional Columbia Dove drive suspects
Columbia Police need your assistance in locating four additional suspects in last Monday’s drive-by shooting and homicide on Dove drive. CPD assistant chief Jeremiah Hunter provided a …
Read More »UPDATE: Motorist arrested for DWI following head-on crash south of Ashland
A St. Robert man has been arrested for driving while intoxicated for Wednesday morning’s horrific head-on collision on busy Highway 63 near Ashland. The crash seriously injured …
Read More »Columbia Waffle House restaurant murder trial begins today
Jury selection is scheduled to begin this morning at the Boone County Courthouse for a Columbia man charged with killing a man at the Waffle House on …
Read More »Twain Missouri Taproom in Columbia is now Twain Missouri BBQ
You now have another barbecue option in downtown Columbia. Voco Tiger Hotel’s Twain Missouri Taproom has reopened as Twain Missouri BBQ. Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine reports the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Seewood praises CPD and Chief Jones; says Columbia remains safe
While Columbia has seen several recent high-profile murders, city manager De’Carlon Seewood says our community is a safe one. He tells 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” that …
Read More »Fourth of July blaze destroys Columbia residence/log cabin
Columbia firefighters say no injuries are reported in Tuesday evening’s residential structure fire near I-70 Drive Southeast, near I-70’s Lake of the Woods exit. Columbia firefighters have …
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