An inmate in a high-profile Columbia killing will be released from prison on parole in May. 34-year-old Javion Lawhorn is serving a seven-year prison sentence for involuntary …
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(LISTEN): Top-10 matchup in tonight’s Cotton Bowl; only one Mizzou football coach has ever beaten Ohio State
Two Top-10 programs will battle on the gridiron tonight in Arlington, Texas in the 88th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. Eli Drinkwitz’s #9 Missouri Tigers will battle #7 Ohio …
Read More »(LISTEN): County property taxes are due by Sunday; Boone County collector’s office open until 5 pm today
You only have three more days to pay your 2023 Boone County property taxes, which are due Sunday. That’s New Year’s Eve. Boone County collector Brian McCollum …
Read More »Boone County judge assigned to high-profile Jefferson City murder/stalking case
The Missouri Supreme Court has assigned Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs to a high-profile Jefferson City murder and stalking case. Cole County prosecutors have charged 37-year-old …
Read More »UPDATE: Widespread light snow expected in Columbia, mid-Missouri tonight
Columbia, Jefferson City and mid-Missouri motorists will see widespread light snow again this evening, with most of the snow falling on elevated and grassy areas. National Weather …
Read More »Snodgrass seeking re-election to Columbia’s school board; Hayes not seeking full term
Four candidates are seeking two seats on the Columbia school board for the April election. The candidate filing period ended this week. Board vice president Jeanne Snodgrass …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
GOP Governor Mike Parson remains in the Missouri Governor’s Mansion in 2024 and Republicans will have supermajorities in both legislative chambers in the new session. It begins …
Read More »No April election for Boone Hospital’s board of trustees
There will be no contested races in April for the Boone Hospital Center board of trustees. Only one candidate filed for each of the two open positions …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) discusses massive I-70 project on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) says state transportation officials will begin the state’s $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan in mid-Missouri. Representative Schulte joined us live on …
Read More »(LISTEN): Holts Summit state lawmaker files legislation to give state auditor subpoena power
A state senator who represents mid-Missouri’s Callaway and Montgomery counties has filed legislation to allow the state auditor to audit municipalities when it appears that wrongdoing is …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia and Jefferson City expected to receive half-inch of snow by tonight
Mid-Missourians can expect slushy conditions on the road this afternoon, as light snow continues to fall in Columbia, Boonville and Jefferson City. National Weather Service (NWS) St. …
Read More »(LISTEN):13th Judicial Circuit Judge candidate Jesus Osete appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Longtime mid-Missouri Judge Kevin Crane announced last week that he will not seek re-election in 2024. 13th judicial Circuit Judge Crane says it’s been a privilege and …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia’s Red Weir Athletic Supplies closes its doors
A household name in Columbia sporting goods for more than six decades has closed its doors permanently. Red Weir Athletic Supplies once had a store on the Mizzou …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County property taxes are due Sunday; drop-box is available this weekend
Boone County’s collector of revenue reminds you that your Boone County property taxes are due on Sunday, which is New Year’s Eve. Collector Brian McCollum says payments …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick discusses legislative priorities on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
One of Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s top 2024 legislative priorities involves audits of cities, municipalities, etc. when alleged wrongdoing is happening. Auditor Fitzpatrick, who was sworn-in in …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri expected to see light snow today into this evening
Rain and light snow has been falling during the overnight hours in parts of mid-Missouri. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Melissa Byrd tells 939 the …
Read More »Missouri’s 2024 legislative session begins one week from today
Missouri lawmakers will return to Jefferson City one week from today for the start of Missouri’s 2024 legislative session. Under the state Constitution, lawmakers start their session …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon discusses Boone County presidential caucus information on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon has outlined presidential caucus information for the Boone County Republican Party, the Boone County Democratic Party and the Boone County Libertarian Party …
Read More »7 Brew opening in Columbia soon and still hiring; wages are $16 to $20 an hour
A popular drive-through coffee shop best known for its smoothies, shakes and cappuccinos is coming to Columbia. 7 Brew drive-through coffee will open in south Columbia in …
Read More »(LISTEN): Lawmaker praises MoDOT plan to improve Highway 54 near Jefferson City bridge
Look for smoother driving in the future on busy Highway 54 between Jefferson City’s Missouri River bridge all the way to the Audrain-Callaway county line north of …
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