Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn describes the state fair in Sedalia as the largest family reunion for agriculture. Director Chinn joined us live on …
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Mid-Missouri could see damaging winds and large hail tonight
Columbia, Jefferson City and the entire 939 the Eagle listening area face a potential severe weather threat tonight into the overnight hours. The National Weather Service (NWS) …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s mayor touts Missouri’s I-70 expansion plan
You can expect a big turnout in Columbia for Tuesday’s ceremonial bill-signing of bipartisan legislation providing $2.8 billion to rebuild I-70 and expand it to six lanes across …
Read More »Boone County grand jury indicts Columbia man who led authorities on manhunt
A Columbia man who led authorities on a two-day manhunt in late June has been indicted by a Boone County grand jury for second degree arson and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Mall adding Rally House; looking to add new restaurants
While a number of malls around the nation are dying, Columbia Mall is adding stores and is currently at 90 percent of where it was before the …
Read More »Missouri state fair opens in Sedalia with today’s Mizzou day
Missouri’s governor is inviting all Missourians to the 2023 state fair, which opens this morning in west-central Missouri’s Sedalia. Today is Mizzou Day at the fair, and …
Read More »Boone County’s average wage is down by about $400 in 2023, business leader says
The average wage in mid-Missouri’s Boone County is just under $50,000, according to Columbia’s Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). REDI executive vice president Bernie Andrews briefed area business …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) says the status quo is responsible for Tyson Foods’ decision to close chicken plants in southeast Missouri’s Dexter and in southwest …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to sign I-70 legislation next week in Columbia
Missouri’s governor will travel to Columbia on Tuesday to sign legislation providing $2.8 billion in funding to expand and rebuild I-70 from Kansas City to St. Louis. …
Read More »Columbia Mall hosting today’s REDI board meeting; retail landscape to be discussed
We’ll hear a presentation today about the Columbia-area’s current retail landscape. Columbia Mall is hosting this morning’s 11:45 meeting of the Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) board …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft discusses Tyson Foods, Ohio results and abortion issues on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft describes Tyson Foods as a bright spot in rural Missouri. He’s worried about Tyson’s decision to close meat plants in southwest Missouri’s …
Read More »NWS: Damaging wind gusts and a few thunderstorms are possible in mid-Missouri this morning
Mid-Missouri could see some heavy rain and a few thunderstorms this morning, and another round of storms is possible this evening. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis …
Read More »UPDATE: Jefferson City library tax increase ballot measure rejected
Voters in Jefferson City and Cole County have overwhelmingly defeated Tuesday’s proposed tax increase for the Missouri River Regional Library in Jefferson City. More than 63 percent …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) says he’s filed 28 lawsuits against President Joe Biden. General Bailey joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake …
Read More »Jefferson City’s new city administrator is a familiar name in mid-Missouri
Jefferson City’s new city administrator is a familiar name in the Capital City. Helias graduate Brian Crane will begin in late September. Mr. Crane, a former Jefferson …
Read More »Jefferson City and Cole County voters deciding library tax issue today
Voters in Cole County are heading to the polls today to cast ballots on Proposition L, which would increase the assessed valuation of property for the Missouri …
Read More »Columbia’s council to hold two additional public hearings on proposed budget
Columbia’s city council held its first public hearing Monday night on city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed $533-million budget. The council opened the podium for testimony from residents. …
Read More »(LISTEN): New coalition wants to see Columbia electric rate increase changes
A newly formed coalition wants Columbia’s city council to restructure its June vote to increase electric utility rates. The council approved the $8.3 million revenue increase in …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to hold Monday evening public hearing on proposed budget
Monday evening is your first opportunity to testify about Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed $533-million budget. His proposed budget is a $27-million increase from the current …
Read More »UPDATE: Rickey Murry pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter for Douglass park killing; victim’s family opposes plea
A Columbia murder suspect admits he shot and killed Corey Jordan after a 2020 dispute involving money at a Douglass park dice game. 939 the Eagle News …
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