Legislation requiring public institutions of higher education like Mizzou to have opioid overdose rescue kits available for public use on campuses has been filed by a Columbia …
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(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri lawmaker’s bill would ban teens from purchasing AR-15’s
Legislation prohibiting the purchasing of semi-automatic and fully automatic firearms by anyone under the age of 20 has been filed again by a mid-Missouri state lawmaker. State …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Columbia banker says finance is emerging as key component of area economy
The traditional three pillars of Columbia’s economy have been education, health care and insurance. They still are in some ways, even with State Farm’s headquarters no longer …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) discusses school choice legislation and state highway bill on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) is not a fan of legislation from State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) that would change the name of I-70 in Missouri to …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri lawmaker to file bipartisan catalytic converter legislation
While Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers in Jefferson City this year, State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) is hopeful about the 2024 session. Representative Tyson Smith …
Read More »Popular Columbia distillery closing next month
Columbia’s popular Dogmaster Distillery has announced on social media that it’s closing its doors at the end of February. Dogmaster Distillery made the announcement on its Facebook …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s 2024 legislative session begins at noon; legislative prayer service is this morning
Child care and transportation are expected to be key issues in Missouri’s 2024 legislative session in Jefferson City, which begins today at high noon. Republicans have supermajorities …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater previews Missouri’s 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Complaints about the lack of parking near the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City date back decades, and those complaints continue today. Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater joined …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mizzou’s Drinkwitz receives contract extension through 2028
The SEC’s coach of the year has received a contract extension through the 2028 season. The UM Board of Curators approved the contract extension for Mizzou football …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s MU Health Care now participating in red slipper warrior project
Missouri’s lieutenant governor is praising Columbia-based MU Health Care for expanding the Red Slipper Warrior Project (RSWP). Every little girl receiving cancer treatment at MU Health Care …
Read More »Accused Columbia killer back in court next week; suspect remains jailed without bond
A preliminary hearing is set for next Thursday (January 11) for a Columbia man charged with killing his ex-girlfriend in December on Typhoon court. Boone County prosecutors …
Read More »New Year’s holiday means Columbia trash collection extends to Saturday for this week
Trash collection in both Columbia and Jefferson City is delayed by one day this week, due to Monday’s New Year’s Day holiday. That means if your …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former Landmark Bank chairman/CEO appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
An annual tradition for 939 the Eagle host Fred Parry is to interview former Landmark Bank chief executive officer Jeff MacLellan on the final show of the …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia man convicted of Nadria Wright’s death to be paroled in 2024
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 …
Read More »(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 …
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