Boone County’s clerk is forecasting a 19 percent voter turnout in today’s election. Polling places opened at 6 am and will remain open until 7 pm. County clerk …
Read More »UPDATE: No confirmed tornadoes in mid-Missouri at this time; Jefferson City sees two inches of rain
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is sending survey teams this morning to the St. Louis County suburb of Chesterfield and to southeast Missouri’s St. …
Read More »UPDATE: Three Rivers crews work throughout night to restore power to hundreds of mid-Missourians
The severe storms that packed at least 60 mile-per-hour winds in mid-Missouri Monday evening knocked out power to about 500 residents. Linn-based Three Rivers Electric Cooperative linemen …
Read More »(LISTEN): Veterans from across Missouri to rally in Jefferson City tomorrow
Veterans from across Missouri are being encouraged to attend a rally set for Tuesday afternoon at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations (MAVO) …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses Speaker Johnson and Missouri’s third district primary on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will leave office in December, after eight terms on Capitol Hill. Congressman Luetkemeyer joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri faces potential tornadoes and hail today and tonight
The National Weather Service (NWS) says Columbia, Jefferson City and most of the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area could see large hail, strong winds and tornadoes …
Read More »Southern Boone R-1 district patrons will see two ballot issues on Tuesday
Voters in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland will cast ballots Tuesday on two ballot measures. Enrollment has jumped from about 1,500 a decade …
Read More »UPDATE: Two-alarm blaze on Columbia’s Business Loop still under investigation
Columbia fire marshals are still investigating to determine what caused Friday’s early-morning two-alarm blaze that caused extensive damage to structures in the 900 block of Business Loop …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missing Mizzou student Strain’s body recovered from Cumberland river; police say foul play is not suspected
The Metro Nashville Police Department confirms the body of missing Mizzou student Riley Strain has been found in the Cumberland river in West Nashville. Mr. Strain was …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia’s Business Loop blaze causes extensive damage
Columbia’s fire chief says this morning’s blaze on the Business Loop likely impacted more than one business. The Business Loop between Rangeline and Coates remains partially closed …
Read More »UPDATE: 77-year-old Jefferson City man jailed without bond for child pornography is a former priest
Cole County’s prosecutor has charged an elderly Jefferson City man with promoting and possession of child pornography, which are class B felonies. 77-year-old Melvin Joseph Lahr was …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Farm Bureau President Hawkins backs Haffner PSC/Grain Belt legislation
The Missouri Farm Bureau backs legislation from State Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant Hill) that would expand the Missouri Public Service Commission from five to seven members. Farm …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia Walmart murder suspect makes first court appearance; working to obtain attorney
While Columbia Police have not released the name of the man who was shot to death on Monday evening in the busy Conley road Walmart parking lot, …
Read More »Mizzou and Columbia-area first responders to hold drill today on/near campus
Mizzou officials say you’ll see a heavy police, fire and first responder presence on the eastern edge of Mizzou’s campus this morning and today. It’s all part …
Read More »UPDATE: Court documents say Columbia Walmart Conley road murder began as argument
A Columbia man charged with shooting and killing a man Monday evening in the busy Conley road Walmart parking lot could face the death penalty. Boone County prosecutor …
Read More »(LISTEN): Northern district Boone County commissioner race has two well-known candidates
A senior member of the Missouri House will challenge 12-year incumbent Boone County northern district commissioner Janet Thompson this fall. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is …
Read More »UPDATE: Bullet hole and shattered glass at Columbia Popeyes from Tuesday night incident
Columbia Police are gathering surveillance video to try to identify the suspect or suspects who fired a bullet into the Popeyes on the Business Loop and also …
Read More »UPDATE: Danny Santulli’s family set to testify at Missouri Capitol on hazing legislation next week, lawmaker says
939 the Eagle has confirmed that the family of former Mizzou student and alleged hazing victim Danny Santulli is scheduled to testify before a Missouri Senate committee …
Read More »(LISTEN): Midway Golf and Games hopes to become mid-Missouri’s premier family destination
Columbia’s popular Midway Golf and Games is drawing golfers and families from across mid-Missouri. The new Toptracer facility is drawing golfers from as far away as Sedalia, …
Read More »UPDATE: CPD describes its investigation into shooting outside Walmart on Conley as ongoing
Columbia Police say a Monday night shooting at the Walmart on Conley has left a victim with life-threatening injuries. CPD spokeswoman Jenny Hopper tells reporter Nia Hinson …
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