Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt (R) made a live appearance on “Wake Up Columbia” this morning, and blasted President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Schmitt told 939 the Eagle …
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UM Curators to review mask policy at Monday’s meeting
The UM Board of Curators will be discussing the COVID-19 masking policy Monday afternoon. The current policy, which took effect in early August, requires all students, faculty, …
Read More »Columbia School Board to discuss COVID plan and school construction projects
Columbia’s School Board is expected to vote Monday evening on CPS’ 2021-2022 coronavirus plan. Columbia Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood will present a COVID pandemic update at tonight’s …
Read More »Columbia bicyclist critically injured in collision with vehicle
A Columbia bicyclist suffers life-threatening injuries, after his bike and a vehicle collided late Sunday morning on North Garth Avenue. Columbia Police say 40-year-old Seth Honeyman was …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone Electric sends second crew to hurricane-damaged Louisiana
Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative has sent a second ten-man crew to hurricane-damaged Baton Rouge, to replace the first crew that was sent immediately following Hurricane Ida. The …
Read More »Former Columbia fire chief passes away; Markgraf also served as chief in University City
A Columbia man who served 23 years as Columbia’s fire chief has passed away, at the age of 84. The Columbia Fire Department says retired Fire Chief …
Read More »Missouri Capitol dome shines red and blue, for 9-11 anniversary
Residents and motorists in downtown Jefferson City and along Highway 54 noticed the Missouri Capitol dome shining red and blue Saturday night through early Sunday morning. Governor …
Read More »(AUDIO): Decorated Naval Officer Mike Haffner joins “Wake Up Columbia,” to reflect on 9-11
State Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant Hill) joined “Wake Up Columbia” live this morning to reflect on the 20-year 9-11 anniversary. He’s a highly decorated Naval officer who …
Read More »Investigation into murder suspect JT McLean continues in mid-Missouri and South Dakota
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies say a Kaiser couple murdered in their home near the Lake of the Ozarks are related to one of suspect JT McLean’s ex-wives. …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor to speak at Saturday’s 9-11 remembrance ceremony
A wreath-laying ceremony is set for Saturday morning in Columbia in remembrance of those who were killed in the September 11th terror attacks 20 years ago. The …
Read More »Jefferson City’s veterans plaza rededication ceremony is Saturday
TAPS and a 21-gun salute are planned for Saturday morning’s rededication ceremony for the Jefferson City Veterans Plaza. The ceremony starts at 10:30 am on the plaza, …
Read More »2,977 names of those killed in 9-11 terror attacks to be read Friday evening in Jefferson City
Bagpipers from the Pipe and Drum Corps will be performing Amazing Grace during tonight’s opening ceremony of Missouri’s Patriot Day events in Jefferson City. The opening ceremony …
Read More »UPDATE: Miller County sheriff: JT McLean now suspected of killing Kaiser couple too
Sheriff’s deputies in mid-Missouri’s Miller County say a murder suspect who killed himself overnight in South Dakota is now suspected of killing a man and a woman …
Read More »BREAKING: Murder suspect McLean found dead in South Dakota
A mid-Missouri man charged with killing a Fulton teacher and her daughter has been found dead in rural South Dakota, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. We’ve …
Read More »9-11 memorial arrives at Missouri Capitol
A mobile 9-11 memorial has arrived in Jefferson City, ahead of this weekend’s Patriot Day events. The memorial arrived Wednesday at the fire firefighter memorial in Kingdom …
Read More »Columbia state lawmaker’s farmers market legislation is now law
Bipartisan legislation allowing Missouri women and children eligible for WIC to use their benefits at local farmers markets is now in effect. Governor Mike Parson (R) signed …
Read More »Work near I-70 Rocheport bridge begins tonight
You can expect some delays tonight, as overnight work starts near the I-70 Rocheport bridge to prepare for construction of a new $240 bridge project. The state …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Mark McCloskey appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskey, who’s running for Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination, joined “Wake Up Columbia” live this morning. He discussed his recent visit to the …
Read More »Mid-Missouri lawmaker who lost husband to COVID recommends small medical device for everyone
An Ashland state lawmaker who lost her husband in August to COVID is urging you to purchase a pulse/oxygen meter. It’s a simple device that you can …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone Electric could switch crews this weekend in Baton Rouge
Columbia-based Boone Electric says 75 percent of power has now been restored in hurricane-damaged Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A ten-member Boone Electric crew continues to restore power this …
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