State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) is one of eight candidates seeking Missouri’s GOP nomination for secretary of state. Incumbent Jay Ashcroft (R) is running for governor. …
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Boone County residents have two opportunities for no-excuse absentee voting this weekend
Boone County’s clerk says no-excuse absentee voting for the August primary election will take place Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at Columbia Mall and on Sunday …
Read More »(LISTEN): More than half of Columbia’s general fund expenditures involve public safety
Affordable housing, public safety and city employee pay are key highlights of Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed $558-million budget, which is an increase of $12-million from …
Read More »Former central Missouri bank employee admits embezzling almost $2.4 million
A former mid-Missouri bank employee faces up to 30 years in federal prison, after pleading guilty to stealing more than $2.3 million from customer accounts at the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Economist Tom Kruckmeyer discusses tax incentives for Chiefs, Royals on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Kansas lawmakers are trying to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and perhaps the Royals to the Sunflower State. Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) leaves office in January …
Read More »Saturday is your opportunity to weigh in on future of downtown Columbia’s McKinney building
The city of Columbia plans an interested parties meeting on Saturday morning to get your input on future uses of the historic McKinney building downtown. The interested …
Read More »Columbia city manager’s budget message today to be a bit different than previous years
Columbia’s city manager is inviting you to attend today’s budget message at city hall, where he will unveil his proposed budget and highlight key priorities in that …
Read More »Thursday groundbreaking ceremony set for $14-million Kinney Point project in Columbia
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for this afternoon for a $14-million affordable housing project in Columbia. The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) will host today’s 3:30 groundbreaking ceremony …
Read More »American Red Cross plans three Friday blood drives in Columbia; type O blood in demand
The American Red Cross’ central and northern Missouri chapter in Columbia says donors of all blood types are currently in demand, especially those with type O blood …
Read More »Prosecution witness testifies Ashland man was stabbed more than 20 times
A prosecution witness has testified that an Ashland man killed during a 2021 argument was stabbed 22 times. 939 the Eagle News was in the courtroom on …
Read More »UPDATE: Wilbers convicted of involuntary manslaughter and faces up to a decade in prison
An October 1 sentencing date has been set for a Jefferson City man who’s been convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the death of his live-in girlfriend near …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boonville library funding could be a topic of discussion at Missouri’s September veto session
A veteran state lawmaker who represents mid-Missouri’s Cooper County in the state Senate confirms he is considering whether to seek an override of Governor Mike Parson’s (R) …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) discusses congressional run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Seven Republicans, two Democrats and Vienna Libertarian nominee Jordan Rowden hope to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in November. One of the seven Republicans, …
Read More »Ashland murder suspect claims self-defense; day two of trial is today in Columbia
A Boone County jury is hearing from additional prosecution witnesses this morning in an Ashland murder trial. 22-year-old Robin Morales-Sanchez is charged with second degree murder and …
Read More »UPDATE: Friends and strangers raising money for funeral expenses for Columbia man recently killed on I-70
Friends of a Columbia man killed in last week’s horrific collision with a tractor trailer on I-70 have raised more than $14,000 for his funeral expenses and …
Read More »UPDATE: Verdict expected Wednesday afternoon in Taos-area death of Mizzou student
Look for a verdict Wednesday afternoon in a Jefferson City man’s high-profile bench trial in an involuntary manslaughter case. Cole County prosecutor Locke Thompson tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »New Boone County fair queen is crowned; ham breakfast is Saturday
A Harrisburg student is the 2024 Boone County fair queen. Vivian Eaton was crowned Tuesday night at the Boone County fair pageant. This year’s teen queen is …
Read More »Bench trial continues in Cole County in former Mizzou student’s death
A bench trial continues this afternoon at the Cole County Courthouse for a Jefferson City man charged with involuntary manslaughter for the November 2022 death of his …
Read More »(LISTEN): Easterseals Midwest says Missouri’s new budget will help DSP employees
An organization leading the effort to have 100 percent equity, inclusion and access for people with disabilities is praising Missouri’s governor and state lawmakers in both parties …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford joins “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” from RNC Convention in Milwaukee
Today is day two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and U.S. Reps. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) and Jason Smith (R-Salem) are two of the many Missouri …
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