Today is former President Harry Truman’s birthday. President Truman was America’s 33rd president and was born 140 years ago in southwest Missouri’s Lamar. Today is one of …
Read More »(LISTEN): NWS says tornadoes and large hail are possible today in mid-Missouri
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail are potential threats across the entire 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area …
Read More »Columbia 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – Saturday, June 1st
Join 93.9 The Eagle and local first responders on Saturday, June 1st as we honor the 422 brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice nearly 23 years …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia motorist struck by wrong-way driver upgraded to fair condition
A Columbia motorist who was seriously injured after being struck by an alleged wrong-way driver Friday afternoon on busy Highway 63 near the Conley road Walmart has …
Read More »UPDATE: Power restored to more than 500 Boone Electric customers in the Columbia-area after overnight storms
Utility crews from Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative and from Ameren Missouri have restored power to hundreds of residents that have been impacted by overnight storms. Boone Electric …
Read More »UPDATE: Pre-trial conference in high-profile alleged Columbia hazing case delayed until Friday
UPDATE: Both sides in a high-profile Columbia hazing case say they need a few more days for motions. Boone County Circuit Judge Kevin Crane has rescheduled the …
Read More »(Listen): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses Danny’s law, budget and FRA on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
University of Missouri graduate State Rep. Travis Smith (R-Dora) has filed “Danny’s law” for the second straight year. It’s named for Columbia hazing victim Danny Santulli, who …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Missouri Pork Association official retires, after 40-plus years of service
Missouri’s governor and the state agriculture director are praising the impact and legacy of longtime Missouri Pork Association (MPA) executive director Don Nikodim, who has retired after …
Read More »Big Lots will close its Columbia store on Nifong
Columbia’s Big Lots in the Rock Bridge shopping center on Nifong is closing. The store at 505 East Nifong has posted signs in front of its store …
Read More »Missouri GOP gubernatorial candidate to present his silver and gold legislation today
The well-known folk singer Burl Ives made silver and gold a household name when he sang “Silver and Gold” in 1964, as part of the television show …
Read More »Jefferson City hospital is grateful after being honored for both organ and tissue excellence
A Jefferson City hospital that’s operated by MU Health Care has been honored for a higher-than-average number of families granting authorization for organ and tissue donation in …
Read More »(LISTEN): Rural Missouri hospitals will close unless FRA is extended, top business group says
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) and three other groups are urging the Missouri Senate to give final approval to legislation …
Read More »Boone County Republicans to meet this weekend regarding state Senate seat
Boone County Republicans will gather Sunday evening to work to select a replacement for former State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) in the race to become the next …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County commissioner requests your patience during massive I-70 construction project
The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says you can expect nighttime lane closures on busy I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City, once works begins this summer to …
Read More »Fulton fire officials say blaze that destroyed chiropractic facility could have started in the attic
This week’s blaze that destroyed a popular Fulton chiropractic facility is listed as undetermined. There were no injuries in Monday night’s fire at the Total Health and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri motorists will see I-70 expansion work in Columbia area starting in July
Look for work to begin after the fourth of July on the massive $405-million project to rebuild and expand I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City. The state …
Read More »MoDOT plans Wednesday open house on massive I-70 expansion project in mid-Missouri
This afternoon and evening are your opportunities to learn new details about the massive I-70 expansion project that begins this summer between Columbia and Kingdom City, including …
Read More »NWS: An additional inch of rain is possible Wednesday evening and Thursday in mid-Missouri
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says the Missouri River in Jefferson City crested Tuesday, and additional rain is in the forecast for this afternoon …
Read More »Ethics complaint dismissed against Missouri’s House Speaker
Missouri’s GOP House Speaker says Monday’s House Ethics Committee vote to dismiss an ethics complaint against him vindicates him. The Associated Press (AP) reports Monday’s committee vote …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate staffer Jacob Schelp discusses state budget and FRA legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri lawmakers have until Friday May 10 to approve a balanced budget, under the state Constitution. The Missouri House has approved an approximately $49-billion state operating budget. …
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