The longtime Columbia of Chamber of Commerce president says the massive $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project is going well and is ahead of schedule. Columbia Chamber president …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s mayor says the council supports and appreciates CPD officers
Columbia’s mayor says it was heartbreaking for her to hear the Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) president say his officers don’t feel appreciated and don’t feel valued. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Southwest Columbia’s new fire station had been critical for several years, Pitzer says
Columbia’s former fifth ward councilman is thrilled with the opening of the new $4.5 million fire station on Scott Boulevard in southwest Columbia. That’s one of the …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) discusses his run for Missouri secretary of state and Israel
State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles), who serves on the Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee, has announced that he’s seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri …
Read More »I-70 and 63 beautification, roll carts and Grace lane traffic on tonight’s Columbia council agenda
Columbia’s city council is expected to vote tonight on a bill involving roll carts and on a resolution involving beautification of the I-70 and Highway 63 intersection. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick discusses Madison trip, homelessness and priorities on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick is pleased with the Chamber’s recent leadership visit to Madison, Wisconsin. Madison, which has about 270,000 residents, is home to …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s capital city hosting Special Olympics Missouri state outdoor games
More than 1,000 athletes, coaches and volunteers are expected to be in Jefferson City for this weekend’s Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) state outdoor games. The games began …
Read More »(LISTEN): Buy Missouri week begins this weekend
The annual statewide Buy Missouri week begins tomorrow (Saturday) and runs through next Saturday, October 21. Buy Missouri Week was sponsored in 2018 by then-Senate Majority Leader …
Read More »Small central Missouri town will draw thousands of people this weekend for pumpkin festival
More than 30,000 people are expected to travel to the small mid-Missouri town of Hartsburg for this weekend’s 32nd annual Pumpkin festival. The annual fall event celebrates …
Read More »Columbia’s Logboat Brewing plans Saturday expansion celebration
Big crowds are expected in Columbia on Saturday, as the popular Logboat Brewing Company celebrates its reopening. Saturday’s celebration will take place from noon to 10 pm. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Acting Governor Mike Kehoe discusses Israel, Capitol dome in Jefferson City and Buy Missouri on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe is Missouri’s acting governor, with Governor Mike Parson on an overseas trade mission to Japan. Acting Governor Kehoe, on behalf of Governor Parson, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s Congregation Beth Shalom Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher discusses tonight’s vigil for Israel on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia’s Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) will be holding a vigil for Israel this evening, and all are welcome. Event organizers say tonight’s vigil will begin at 7 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mizzou homecoming blood drive wraps up this afternoon
A local stroke survivor who’s also a sickle cell patient is urging you to consider donating blood on today’s (Thursday) final day of the Mizzou homecoming blood …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor touting rail merger during Japan trade mission
Missouri’s governor, two Cabinet members, state lawmakers and others will wrap up their trade mission to Japan today. Governor Mike Parson has met with executives from numerous …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) joins us live on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) plans to formally announce his candidacy for lieutenant governor this afternoon. Missouri’s current Lt. Governor, Mike Kehoe, is seeking the …
Read More »(LISTEN): American Red Cross officials optimistic about Mizzou homecoming’s blood drive
You still have this afternoon and Thursday to participate in the Mizzou Homecoming blood drive at Columbia’s Hearnes Center fieldhouse. American Red Cross Central and Northern Missouri …
Read More »Columbia businesswoman charged with arson now wearing ankle bracelet; posts $65,000 bond
A well-known Columbia restaurant owner charged with arson in southeast Missouri’s Kennett has posted a $65,000 cash bond, and is now wearing an ankle bracelet. 43-year-old Crystal …
Read More »Columbia’s Achterberg murder trial expected to take place next spring
A Columbia man charged with killing a man and then fleeing to Iowa will go on trial sometime in 2024. Boone County prosecutors have charged 38-year-old Mark …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s popular fall parade of homes is Saturday and Sunday
One of the HBA of Columbia’s most popular events of the year is this weekend. The “Parade of Homes” is Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 pm. Orie …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s mayor anticipates proposed new Office of Violence Prevention would convene various groups together
Columbia’s mayor expects city manager De’Carlon Seewood to submit a report to the council within the next month or two on what her proposed new Office of …
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