U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) says congressional redistricting has reduced the number of “swing districts” nationwide from 74 to 51. The retiring congressman joined us live …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s next fire chief must be a leader, city manager says
Columbia’s city manager expects to make a final selection on the new fire chief “in the coming weeks.” Former fire chief Clayton Farr Jr. retired in April, …
Read More »Columbia officials propose new City Utilities communications supervisor, in effort to increase communications with residents and rate payers
Columbia city manager is asking the council to approve the hiring of a new communications supervisor for City Utilities. The City Utilities department provides electric, water, sewer …
Read More »Tax abatement approved for Columbia’s Kraft Heinz plant, they plan $92-million improvement project
Boone County commissioners have voted to finalize a tax abatement for the 16th-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County. The Kraft Heinz plant on Columbia’s Waco road is the …
Read More »Troopers: No injuries in Friday’s wooden bridge collapse in Cole County
Missouri state troopers are still investigating Friday’s bridge collapse near the Osage River in Cole County. There were no injuries. Troopers tweeted Friday that a truck towing …
Read More »(LISTEN): Networks of Mid-Missouri general manager Curtis Varns appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Networks of Mid-Missouri general manager Curtis Varns has served as assignment editor, news director and now general manager at the stations, which includes KMIZ Channel 17 and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kendrick discusses senior tax relief on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Boone County commissioners voted Thursday afternoon to approve a senior real estate tax relief program. The relief is for Boone County residents who own their homes and …
Read More »Hope for Heroes 5k – June 15
93.9 The Eagle is proud to sponsor this year’s Hope For Heroes 5k in Columbia. The Hope for Heroes 5K returns to Columbia on June 29th at …
Read More »(LISTEN) Seewood says Columbia is grappling with housing crisis; average home price sold is now $396,000
The Columbia Board of Realtors says the average price of a home sold in April increased four percent to $396,000, while the median home price sold increased …
Read More »(LISTEN): Man shot at Columbia apartment complex; Seewood proposes new office of community violence
Columbia Police need your assistance in solving Thursday afternoon’s shooting outside the Columbia Square apartments on Claudell lane. CPD detectives say an adult male victim sustained a …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia councilman praises Seewood’s focus on city employee pay and benefits
Columbia’s city manager has reiterated his call for the city to lead the market for employee pay and benefits, saying it’s critical to recruitment and retention. During …
Read More »UPDATE: Property tax increase freeze proposal approved by Boone County commissioners
Boone County commissioners have voted to approve a senior real estate tax relief program. The relief is for Boone County residents who own their homes and are …
Read More »Kickoff times now set for Mizzou football’s first three games in 2024
The Missouri Tiger football team will open the 2024 season with four straight home games at Faurot field, and we now know the kickoff times for the …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) discusses senior property tax relief on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Boone County’s presiding commissioner tells 939 the Eagle’s Mike Murphy that he expects Boone County to quickly implement newly-passed legislation that would allow homeowners ages 62 and …
Read More »Study of Columbia’s bus system continues; Go COMO to be mentioned in state of city address
One of the numerous issues that will be discussed by Columbia’s city manager during his state of the city address today will be GO COMO, which is …
Read More »Columbia city manager to address city employee pay, crime and homelessness in state of the city
City employee pay and public safety are expected to be key points in Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s state of the city address today. Mr. Seewood will …
Read More »Columbia builder files suit against Stephens College, which files counterclaim
The nation’s second oldest women’s college has found itself in court with Columbia-based Huebert Builders. The dispute involves a $2-million construction project at the college last year. …
Read More »MU Health Care’s new multi-million dollar Jefferson City urgent care opens Thursday
Jefferson City-area residents have a brand-new option for urgent care services, starting this morning. Columbia-based MU Health Care opened its new multi-million dollar Truman Boulevard urgent care …
Read More »(LISTEN): New Missouri Department of Conservation director Jason Sumners appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Jason Sumners on Saturday will become the tenth director in the Missouri Department of Conservation’s 87-year history. Mr. Sumners grew up in west-central Missouri’s Lincoln, and he …
Read More »Suspect in Columbia double homicide in court today
Columbia Police say the two women who were found shot to death earlier this month in a home’s closet have been identified as 77-year-old Marcia Hess and …
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