U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) is one of 72 House Republicans to vote no on the bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 2025. Congressman …
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(AUDIO): Columbia’s city manager touts EquipmentShare and Swift Foods; acknowledges staffing shortages in every department
Columbia’s city manager highlighted the city’s explosive growth during Wednesday’s state of the city address. De’Carlon Seewood tells reporters and residents that the city has already plotted …
Read More »(AUDIO): Laborers’ Local 955 says Columbia has a staffing crisis that’s getting worse
Motorists and pedestrians in downtown Columbia noticed a large inflatable rat outside city hall during Wednesday’s state of the city address, as union members protested the city’s …
Read More »UPDATE: Names of two motorists killed on New Haven Road released by Boone County authorities
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has released the names of the two motorists killed in Wednesday morning’s head-on collision on East New Haven road. Boone County Sheriff’s …
Read More »Columbia pedestrian killed on Highway 63 identified
Columbia Police have identified the pedestrian that was struck and killed early Wednesday morning on northbound Highway 63 near Grindstone as 36-year-old Brandon Lee of Columbia. CPD …
Read More »Popular Columbia restaurant closing its Peachtree location
Columbia’s popular 44 Stone Public House says it will close its doors on Peachtree drive in July, after more than 12 years in operation. 44 Stone Public …
Read More »June 12 jury trial date appears to be a go in Columbia’s Keith Comfort case
A Boone County judge has scheduled a June 12 jury trial for a Columbia man charged with strangling his wife to death in 2006 and placing her …
Read More »Columbia’s state of the city address is open to the public
Columbia’s city manager will deliver the annual state of the city address today at city hall. De’Carlon Seewood will deliver state of the city at noon, and …
Read More »Death penalty opponents urge Missouri’s governor to stop Tisius’ scheduled execution
A state lawmaker from St. Louis and other death penalty opponents are urging Missouri’s governor to block Tuesday’s scheduled execution of convicted murderer Michael Tisius. Missouri Governor …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri state treasurer Vivek Malek appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri state treasurer Vivek Malek has completed his first 100 days in office. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” to discuss that …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia doctor charged with rape posts bond; placed on GPS monitoring
A Columbia physician who’s been jailed since October for allegedly raping a woman he met at a bar on the Business Loop has posted a $50,000 surety …
Read More »Mizzou fires baseball coach; says it will increase its investment in the program
Mizzou has fired longtime head baseball coach Steve Bieser, and the school says a national search for its next baseball coach begins immediately. Mizzou athletics director Desiree …
Read More »Organizers pleased with Columbia Memorial Day ceremony turnout
About 200 people joined veterans from across mid-Missouri for Memorial Day’s wreath-laying ceremony at the Boone County Courthouse in downtown Columbia. ABC-17’s Joshua Blount from our news …
Read More »UTV driver arrested for DWI after serious collision in Miller County
A weekend crash between a UTV and another vehicle in Miller County seriously injures both drivers. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has arrested the UTV driver, 23-year-old …
Read More »Accused Columbia murderer Achterberg in court on Tuesday
A hearing is set for Tuesday afternoon for a Columbia man charged with murdering a man in 2021 and fleeing to Iowa after the homicide. A Boone …
Read More »(AUDIO): Jefferson City’s police chief says awards exemplify the compassion his officers have for the community
Jefferson City’s police chief has high praise for the heroism and professionalism displayed by his officers in numerous difficult circumstances during the past year. Police chief Eric …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia homicide suspect who barricaded himself at Forest Village had lengthy criminal history
(Story updated to include the exact dates of incarceration for Burnett) The Columbia Highlands homicide suspect who apparently shot and killed himself during a long standoff Tuesday …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s AG reviewing documents from two closed mid-Missouri hospitals
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey says his office’s investigation into the now-closed Mexico and Fulton hospitals continues. General Bailey is investigating allegations made by former Mexico hospital …
Read More »(AUDIO): Every available Missouri state trooper is on the road, water for Memorial Day Weekend
Every available Missouri state trooper will be on-duty across the state during the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. Missouri State Highway …
Read More »UPDATE: Busy Highway 24 in mid-Missouri’s Monroe County reopens
The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Hannibal and the sheriff’s department in mid-Missouri’s Monroe County tell 939 the Eagle that busy Highway 24 near Madison has …
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