Jefferson City Police say Tuesday morning’s crash involving an overturned tractor trailer on the tri-level closed southbound Highway 54 traffic for five hours. The crash impacted the …
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(LISTEN): UM System President says NIL bill is crucial to Mizzou winning championships
The UM System president and Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz are praising the passage of bipartisan name, image and likeness (NIL) legislation. They and numerous other Mizzou …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor, state lawmakers say I-70 expansion will boost safety and economic development
A bipartisan group of lawmakers joined Missouri’s governor for Tuesday’s ceremonial bill-signing for the massive I-70 expansion project. The bill provides $2.8 billion to rebuild and expand …
Read More »Jefferson City’s tri-level crash impacts traffic for five hours
While no injuries are reported, Jefferson City Police say Tuesday morning’s crash involving an overturned tractor trailer on the tri-level closed southbound Highway 54 traffic for about …
Read More »Missouri Task Force One sending additional staff to Maui
Hawaii’s governor says the confirmed death toll from the Maui wildfires has now risen to 101. The Associated Press (AP) reports a mobile morgue unit has arrived to …
Read More »UPDATE: Westbound 54 in Jefferson City remains closed near tri-level
Traffic has been backed up all morning near Jefferson City’s tri-level, after a cattle truck overturned on westbound Highway 54. Both lanes of 54 remain closed at …
Read More »Drinkwitz, Gates to join Missouri’s governor for bipartisan NIL bill-signing in Columbia
Missouri’s governor will sign bipartisan NIL legislation Tuesday afternoon at Columbia’s Faurot Field, the home of the Missouri Tigers. Governor Mike Parson will sign the omnibus House …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) is urging former President Donald Trump to participate in the August 23rd GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee, after the former president was …
Read More »Columbia I-70 expansion bill-signing ceremony is today
The weather in Columbia is expected to be perfect for this afternoon’s bill-signing ceremony for the massive I-70 expansion project. Missouri Governor Mike Parson will hold a …
Read More »CPS back-to-school convocation is underway in Columbia
The approximately 3,000 employees of Columbia Public Schools (CPS) were greeted by CPS student drumlines and cheer squads this morning, as they walked into Mizzou Arena. The …
Read More »CPS school resource officer contract approved by Columbia’s school board
Columbia’s school board has unanimously approved a school resource officer (SRO) contract for Columbia Public Schools (CPS). Monday evening’s vote was unanimous after some contract wording changes, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe discusses Missouri state fair and agriculture on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe says the state fair in Sedalia had record attendance on Saturday. Lt. Governor Kehoe, who’s seeking Missouri’s GOP gubernatorial nomination, joined us …
Read More »NWS: Columbia is more than seven inches above normal for August rainfall
Columbia’s heavy rains on Sunday tied a record from 1927. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Fred Glass says Columbia received 1.9 inches of rainfall during …
Read More »Columbia’s school board set to vote Monday on SRO contract
The superintendent of Columbia Public Schools (CPS) supports approving the school resource officer contract for CPS. Dr. Brian Yearwood will deliver a safety report this (Monday) evening …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s commodity groups and farmers raising awareness of hunger
Hundreds of FFA members from across Missouri will be at the state fairgrounds for Tuesday’s Missouri Farmers Care food drive. State Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mizzou’s chancellor focusing on new reactor and curing cancer
The Comobuz publisher is impressed with UM System President Dr. Mun Choi, who’s also serving as Mizzou’s chancellor in Columbia. 40-year newspaper veteran Mike Murphy describes President …
Read More »Drought, flooding and rural farm economy are main concerns for west-central Missouri congressman
A west-central Missouri congressman who represents Columbia and Sedalia on Capitol Hill is inviting you to today’s Sedalia listening session on the federal farm bill, which is …
Read More »NWS: southern Missouri has best chance of severe weather Sunday night; mid-Missouri could see some storms
The National Weather Service (NWS) says the best chance of severe weather Sunday evening into the overnight hours will be south of the Lake of the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses transparency on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy says there’s a lot of dysfunction in local, state and national government. Mr. Murphy joined 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry in-studio for an …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia food drive goes for several more hours
Columbia Mall is hosting today’s food drive to benefit the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Mall general manager Rusty Strodtman is encouraging you to donate …
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