Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is finishing her sixth and final term on Capitol Hill, after her unsuccessful Senate run in August. Congresswoman Hartzler joined us …
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(AUDIO): State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Veteran State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is about to begin her fourth and final term in the Missouri House. While her newly drawn district still includes …
Read More »Missouri’s governor say his AG pick embodies faith, family and freedom
Missouri’s next attorney general is a familiar name in state government and at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Governor Mike Parson (R) has appointed his office’s general …
Read More »900 to 1,000 people expected at Jefferson City Thanksgiving dinner
A big crowd is expected at Thursday’s annual community Thanksgiving dinner at Jefferson City’s historic Immaculate Conception church. The church tells 939 the Eagle that they’re expecting …
Read More »Safety improvement recommendations coming soon for Columbia’s Paris road
A roadway safety audit continues on Columbia’s heavily-traveled Paris road, from Oakland Church road to the Business Loop. Numerous safety complaints from 939 the Eagle listeners about …
Read More »Missouri’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period begins Wednesday evening
Thanksgiving Wednesday is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year in Missouri, as motorists head to their Thanksgiving destinations. Every available state trooper is …
Read More »Missouri’s next attorney general to be announced Wednesday morning
Missouri’s governor will be announcing his appointment for attorney general Wednesday morning in Jefferson City. Governor Mike Parson (R) has called a 9:30 press conference in his …
Read More »Wooldridge-area residents grateful for Tolton students’ cleanup efforts
Mid-Missouri’s fire-damaged Wooldridge has received a major cleanup from more than 40 representatives of Columbia’s Tolton Catholic high school. Tolton high school dean of academics Tim Scherrer …
Read More »Columbia’s FUSUS camera plan defeated on a 4-3 vote
Columbia’s city council has narrowly rejected a proposal to allow the FUSUS camera system. Monday night’s vote was 4-3. Our news partner KMIZ reports the vote happened …
Read More »Walk-on’s to open restaurant in Columbia’s former Houlihan’s location
A restaurant chain co-owned by former NFL star quarterback Drew Brees is coming to Columbia. Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar is remodeling the former Houlihan’s restaurant in the Broadway …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia Police chief Jones discusses FUSUS on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia’s city council is set to vote tonight on a camera platform called FUSUS. Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones strongly supports the plan. He describes FUSUS as …
Read More »Columbia city council set to vote on camera system proposal
Columbia’s Downtown Leadership Council (DLC) is supporting the purchase and implementation of the FUSUS real-time software platform. The city council is scheduled to vote Monday evening on …
Read More »COU looking at leisure destination markets like Las Vegas and Orlando
A key economic development official in Columbia has had conversations with five airlines about adding leisure market destinations to Columbia Regional Airport (COU). Regional Economic Development Incorporated …
Read More »Button: Columbia’s new Swift plant will produce 40-million pounds of meat products annually
The almost $200-million Swift Foods plant that’s being built on Columbia’s Route B is expected to open in early 2023. That’s according to Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated …
Read More »At least 28 Tolton students to spend Monday cleaning up fire-damaged Wooldridge
More than two dozen students at Columbia’s Tolton Catholic high school will travel to rural Wooldridge on Monday morning to help clean up the fire-damaged community. An …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia REDI President Stacey Button discusses major new projects and COU on 939 the Eagle
Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Stacey Button says the massive new Swift Foods plant on Route B will open in early 2023. She says they’re …
Read More »Columbia’s $9-million Highway 63 and Grindstone upgrade is moving forward
A $9-million plan to upgrade south Columbia’s heavily-congested Highway 63 and Grindstone interchange is moving a step closer. Columbia’s city council will first-read an agreement with state …
Read More »Hubbell expansion, Ranken and NextGen cited as successes by Boone County municipal leaders
Leaders from across Boone County are celebrating numerous successes across the county in the past year. Boone County commissioners held a municipal government dinner Thursday night in …
Read More »Cleanup starting in central Missouri’s Wooldridge, following massive fire
A state lawmaker who represents mid-Missouri’s Wooldridge says a new nonprofit has been created to focus on cleaning up and clearing downtown Wooldridge, following October’s devastating fire. State …
Read More »CPS: Juvenile Hickman student arrested for graffiti incident
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent says a juvenile Hickman high school student has been arrested for Wednesday afternoon’s graffiti incident, an incident that led to extra …
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