Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek (R) says it’s risky to have $200-million of Missouri state retirees’ pension funds tied up in Communist China. Treasurer Malek joined us …
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(LISTEN): Columbia’s new police chief to focus on answering 911 calls and staffing
Columbia’s new police chief will be sworn-in during Monday night’s city council meeting. 18-year CPD veteran Jill Schlude tells reporters that she’s honored and humbled at the …
Read More »Boone County woman seriously injured in Route B crash
A Harrisburg motorist suffers serious injuries in a one-vehicle crash on Route B in Boone County. Wednesday afternoon’s crash happened at about 3:50 on Route B, north …
Read More »Columbia kidnapping and pursuit suspect has lengthy criminal record
Missouri’s Probation and Parole Board is expected to revoke the parole of a convicted Columbia felon who allegedly kidnapped a woman on Tuesday before leading Boone County …
Read More »(LISTEN): Key mid-Missouri state lawmaker focused on state employee pay for 2024
Cole County’s approximately 14,000 state employees received an 8.7 percent pay raise in February, under a bipartisan plan proposed by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The plan received …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) previews Missouri’s 2024 legislative session
Missouri Governor Mike Parson will step up to a podium in mid-January in the Missouri House chamber to deliver his final State of the State address. The …
Read More »(LISTEN): New downtown Jefferson City burger and shake shop to open in early 2024
A Jefferson City businessman who owns the popular Yanis Coffee Zone downtown plans to open Izzy’s burgers and shakes in January. Taisir Yanis says Izzy’s will be …
Read More »Central Columbia home struck by gunfire; no injuries are reported
While no injuries are reported, Columbia Police confirm one house was struck by gunfire Tuesday evening on Oak street. The incident happened at about 10:50 last night …
Read More »EquipmentShare opens $46-million Moberly industrial center
A Columbia-based company that’s undergoing a $100-million expansion in Columbia has opened its brand-new $46-million industrial and upfitting center in mid-Missouri’s Moberly. The state Department of Economic …
Read More »Moser’s grocery chain selling to well-known Holts Summit company
A well-known mid-Missouri grocery chain that’s been in operation for more than 41 years is selling. Our news partner KMIZ reports Moser’s Foods is selling to Holts …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kendrick discusses SB 190 on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s governor signed Senate Bill 190 into law this year, which allows counties to freeze property tax increases for seniors who are eligible for Social Security, own …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor to speak at several conferences at Dubai climate change summit
Columbia’s mayor will be heading to Dubai later this week as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors delegation to an annual global climate conference. The city …
Read More »Columbia’s council appoints Proffitt to fill second ward council seat
A Mizzou professor who’s been active with Columbia Citizens for Roll Carts and with the Highland Park neighborhood association has been appointed to fill the remaining four months …
Read More »Cole County murder suspect arraigned and remains jailed without bond
A Jefferson City woman charged with stabbing and slashing her stepfather to death remains jailed without bond this morning. The Cole County court describes 27-year-old Rejeane Redmon …
Read More »93.9 The Eagle’s One for One Holiday Food Drive is Dec. 13
Our holiday tradition is back, and more important than ever! The 93.9 The Eagle/Commerce Bank One-For-One Holiday Food Drive to benefit The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri is …
Read More »UPDATE: 80-year-old Cole County murder victim identified; his step-daughter is charged with murder
An 80-year-old Cole County man was stabbed and slashed to death by his step-daughter, graphic court documents allege. Friday’s incident happened in the 3200 block of Lansing …
Read More »(LISTEN): Silver Star Families of America school designation touted by Columbia College
A Columbia College vice president is proud of the college’s designation as a Silver Star Families of America school. Rob Boone serves as Columbia College’s associate vice …
Read More »(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn previews Jefferson City’s “Living Windows” and Missouri’s 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Several thousand people are expected to be in downtown Jefferson City for Friday evening’s popular “Living Windows”, which features food, hot chocolate, carolers, dancing and live reindeer. …
Read More »2023 Missouri Governor’s Mansion Christmas trees heading to Jefferson City
Jefferson City-area motorists will notice large Christmas trees being transported on trucks in the downtown area this morning. The 2023 Missouri Governor’s Mansion Christmas trees will be …
Read More »Columbia’s council to appoint second ward council person this evening
Columbia’s city council will hold a special meeting this evening to appoint a Second Ward council member. The seat has been vacant since the day before Thanksgiving, …
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