Boone County commissioners say they’ll release information in the coming weeks about public hearings after voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, which involves property taxes for seniors. Presiding …
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UPDATE: Southern Boone R-1 patrons approve both ballot measures
Voters in one of mid-Missouri’s fastest-growing school districts have approved two ballot measures today: an $11.6 million no tax increase bond issue and a 20-cent levy transfer. Bond …
Read More »UPDATE: Snodgrass and Cobbins win Columbia school board seats
A familiar face is heading back to Columbia’s school board, along with newcomer Alvin Cobbins. Voters in Columbia Public Schools (CPS), Missouri’s fifth-largest school district, have re-elected …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri veterans want to see ten percent of Missouri Lottery proceeds go to veteran programs
Veterans from across Missouri are traveling by motorcycle, bus and vehicle to Jefferson City for this afternoon’s “Rock the Rotunda” rally at the Statehouse. It will begin …
Read More »Boone County’s Proposition 1 and Ashland mayoral race are two key issues on today’s ballot
Boone County’s clerk is forecasting a 19 percent voter turnout in today’s election. Polling places opened at 6 am and will remain open until 7 pm. County clerk …
Read More »Columbia recall election highlights today’s municipal elections
It’s been almost 34 years since a Columbia city council member was recalled. Today is election day across mid-Missouri, and one of the most closely-watched races is …
Read More »UPDATE: No confirmed tornadoes in mid-Missouri at this time; Jefferson City sees two inches of rain
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is sending survey teams this morning to the St. Louis County suburb of Chesterfield and to southeast Missouri’s St. …
Read More »UPDATE: Three Rivers crews work throughout night to restore power to hundreds of mid-Missourians
The severe storms that packed at least 60 mile-per-hour winds in mid-Missouri Monday evening knocked out power to about 500 residents. Linn-based Three Rivers Electric Cooperative linemen …
Read More »(LISTEN): Veterans from across Missouri to rally in Jefferson City tomorrow
Veterans from across Missouri are being encouraged to attend a rally set for Tuesday afternoon at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations (MAVO) …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses Speaker Johnson and Missouri’s third district primary on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will leave office in December, after eight terms on Capitol Hill. Congressman Luetkemeyer joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri faces potential tornadoes and hail today and tonight
The National Weather Service (NWS) says Columbia, Jefferson City and most of the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area could see large hail, strong winds and tornadoes …
Read More »Southern Boone R-1 district patrons will see two ballot issues on Tuesday
Voters in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland will cast ballots Tuesday on two ballot measures. Enrollment has jumped from about 1,500 a decade …
Read More »Proposed new $1.7 million south Columbia roundabout on tonight’s city council agenda
Columbia’s city council is set to vote tonight on a bill authorizing construction of a $1.7 million new roundabout at south Columbia’s Route K and Old Plank road. …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County’s clerk projects 19 percent voter turnout on Tuesday
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon is predicting a 19 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s municipal and school board elections. Polls are open tomorrow from 6 am until …
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