The first 150 households who attend today’s 3rd annual Boone County ready festival in Columbia will receive a free, fully stocked emergency kit. The festival takes …
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(LISTEN): Columbia artist says hip hop provides youth with an opportunity for mentorship
A popular Columbia musician is hoping for a good turnout for his hip hop unity day on Sunday at Café Berlin. Hickman graduate NicDanger tells 939 the …
Read More »UPDATE: Look for Missouri Task Force One bill override attempt today in Missouri House
You can expect at least one override attempt today when Missouri lawmakers return for their annual veto session, which begins at noon at the Statehouse. Under the …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) previews Missouri’s veto session and discusses Lt. governor’s race on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) describes herself as a serious policy maker in Jefferson City who gets things done. Rehder chairs the Missouri Senate Fiscal Oversight …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri congressman expects much more growth near Columbia’s “food corridor”
A west-central Missouri congressman who represents much of Columbia on Capitol Hill is praising the new $200-million Swift Foods plant on Route B, which is still hiring. …
Read More »Former Montgomery County judge and prosecutor will be newest Missouri Supreme Court justice
A familiar name in mid-Missouri will be the newest Missouri Supreme Court judge. Governor Mike Parson announced his selection of Judge Kelly Broniec during a Tuesday afternoon …
Read More »Missouri’s House Majority Floor Leader expected to be Speaker in 2025
Missouri’s House Majority Floor Leader will likely be the next House Speaker in 2025. Republicans currently have a 111-51 supermajority in the House in Jefferson City. Those …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents north Columbia and northern Boone County on Capitol Hill, as well as a large portion of west-central Missouri, including Sedalia and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Task Force 1 members praised during Columbia’s 9-11 ceremony
Columbia’s mayor took time to praise first responders during Monday’s emotional ceremony at Mizzou’s Columns to remember the 22nd anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks that killed …
Read More »“Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Adkisson honored as part of 30 Under 30
The “Missouri Times” publication has recognized 939 the Eagle “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Hannah Adkisson and 29 others as their 30 under 30 honorees. The 30 were …
Read More »Mizzou’s Drinkwitz, Pogue and Carnell to be featured on “Tiger Talk” tonight in Columbia
Tonight is your opportunity to hear Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz discuss Saturday morning’s big game against #15 Kansas State at Faurot Field. “Tiger Talk” airs this …
Read More »Cleanup of steel in Missouri River in Rocheport taking longer than expected
State transportation officials say contractors continue to work around-the-clock at the I-70 Rocheport bridge west of Columbia to remove six-million pounds of steel from the Missouri River, …
Read More »Missouri troopers: mid-Missouri paraglider who struck power lines sustains minor injuries
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be sending a representative to mid-Missouri’s Fortuna this morning, after Sunday evening’s paraglider crash in Morgan County. The Missouri State Highway …
Read More »Columbia holding two 9-11 events this morning
You have two opportunities this morning in Columbia to attend Patriot Day ceremonies to remember the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in New …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring), who chairs the Missouri Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Pensions Committee, has formally kicked off his GOP gubernatorial campaign. Senator Eigel …
Read More »(LISTEN): Moberly’s outgoing city manager praises city’s staff and growth
Moberly’s outgoing city manager Brian Crane says the Magic City is doing well. Crane tells 939 Eagle that Moberly is a great place for businesses and residents. …
Read More »Columbia homicide victim’s mother: suspect hid in bushes before the incident
A convicted felon from Columbia has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing a man over $3 following a Douglass park dice game. Boone County …
Read More »(LISTEN): CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO” Roundtable”
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood says his aim is for CPS to be the best school district in Missouri. Superintendent Yearwood joined host Fred …
Read More »Columbia homicide suspect to be sentenced today; charge amended to voluntary manslaughter
A Columbia man who admits he shot and killed a man after a 2020 dispute involving a Douglass park dice game will be sentenced this afternoon at …
Read More »I-70 Rocheport bridge truss to be demolished on Sunday
State transportation officials are urging you to avoid heavily-traveled I-70 in mid-Missouri’s Rocheport on Sunday morning, which is when the truss of the old Missouri River bridge …
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