A popular Mexican restaurant has re-opened its doors in Columbia after leaving the city for a few years. Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine reports La Tolteca is located …
Read More »West-central Missouri will have just its third congressional representative in 46 years
West-central Missouri’s sprawling fourth congressional district has had only two congressional representatives since 1977: Democrat Ike Skelton from 1977-2010 and Republican Vicky Hartzler from 2011 to today. …
Read More »Columbia city manager’s proposed budget focuses on employee pay and public safety
The proposed $506-million budget from Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood was introduced at last (Monday) night’s city council meeting. August 15 will be your first opportunity to …
Read More »Mid-Missouri lawmaker: flooding issue should be on table for upcoming special session
Missouri’s governor is heading to the storm-battered St. Louis region this (Monday) afternoon to visit with leaders from towns impacted by historic and deadly flash flooding. Governor …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) joins us on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Six-term U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is optimistic she will win Tuesday’s Missouri GOP U.S. Senate primary. Congresswoman Hartzler tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) discuses Senate campaign on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) admits he’s a longshot to win Tuesday’s Missouri GOP Senate primary. Congressman Long tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that polling …
Read More »Boone County prosecutors seeking cell phone records in Columbia KinderCare threat case
We learned new details on Friday afternoon about the strategy of Boone County prosecutors in a high-profile Columbia case involving a bomb threat. 26-year-old Alexzander Scott Green …
Read More »Columbia’s city council considering security upgrades at city hall to protect front desk staff
Citing increasing safety concerns and the importance of providing a safe and secure working environment, Columbia’s top staff is recommending the city council approve a security upgrade …
Read More »UPDATE: Motorcyclist’s condition upgraded after crash at well-known Jefferson City curve
UPDATE: MU Health Care spokesman Eric Maze tells 939 the Eagle that 20-year-old Erich Butler has been upgraded to fair condition at University Hospital in Columbia. HERE …
Read More »Missourians need to bring one form of identification with them to vote on Tuesday
Boone County’s clerk is projecting a 35 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary election. Polls are open statewide tomorrow from 6 am until 7 pm, and county …
Read More »(AUDIO): REDI minority business coordinator Ray Hall appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO RoundTable”
Columbia native Ray Hall is the new minority business coordinator for Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). Mr. Hall graduated from Columbia’s Hickman high school and and describes …
Read More »Daniel Boone softball heading to Little League World Series
The Daniel Boone Little League softball team in Columbia overcame a 3-0 first inning deficit this (Friday) afternoon and rallied to beat Indiana 4-3 to win the …
Read More »Few hotel rooms left this weekend in Columbia; thousands in town for Show-Me State Games
Thousands of visitors are in Columbia today (Friday), tomorrow and Sunday for the final weekend of the 38th annual Show-Me State Games. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe tells 939 …
Read More »Columbia-based Break Time: gas issue problem involves fuel deliver with primary carrier
Columbia-based Break Time says their Jefferson City Truman Boulevard convenience store location has now reopened and is back in business. They also say they’ve determined that if you …
Read More »Missouri Congressman Bush wants National Guard deployed to St. Louis after historic flooding; Kehoe remains acting governor
A St. Louis congresswoman whose district has received additional major flooding is calling on Missouri’s governor to deploy the National Guard to St. Louis to assist residents …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) discusses veteran suicides on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chairs the Missouri House interim committee on veteran mental health and suicide. The committee held its first meeting this week in …
Read More »Columbia’s city manager to deliver budget message today
We’ll learn details this (Thursday) morning about the Columbia city manager’s budget priorities and any changes he’ll recommend. City manager De’Carlon Seewood will deliver his budget message …
Read More »New Columbia Regional Airport restaurant expected to go before city council in September
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) officials are currently in negotiations with a concessionaire about a restaurant in the $23-million new terminal being built at COU. Airport manager Mike …
Read More »Boone County’s average wage now exceeds average wage in Cole County, REDI says
The average wage in Boone County is now about $49,000, according to Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). That’s about $23 per hour. REDI officials discussed the issue …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon previews Tuesday’s Missouri primary election on “Wake Up Columbia”
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon is projecting a 35 to 40 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary election. Missouri Republicans and Democrats will be selecting U.S. Senate …
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