Blair Oaks high school officials say Tuesday morning’s lockdown at the school has been lifted, after a possible threat was made toward the school. Blair Oaks high …
Read More »Convicted Missouri murderer to be executed Tuesday; double homicide happened 26 years ago in DeSoto
Missouri’s governor has denied clemency for a convicted murderer who admits killing an elderly couple in their DeSoto home in 1996. The U.S. Supreme Court has also …
Read More »Columbia Police and Fire recommend Stephens Lake Park for Fire in the Sky event
It looks like Columbia’s popular Fire in the Sky event on the fourth of July will take place at Stephens Lake park, which is near Broadway and …
Read More »Columbia’s new Mosers highlights major new developments near Scott Boulevard
The new Mosers grocery store near Scott Boulevard in west Columbia opens Wednesday morning at 6. The 30,000 square foot store is located on Faurot drive, in …
Read More »Trucker charged with manslaughter for December death of Boone County Fire official skips court appearance
A capias warrant has been issued for a truck driver who’s charged in the deadly December I-70 crash that killed longtime Boone County Fire assistant chief Bryant …
Read More »Columbia’s city council approves bill aimed at alleviating bus driver shortage
Columbia’s city council has approved a bill aimed at hiring bus drivers specifically for paratransit service. It’s also aimed at alleviating Columbia’s bus driver shortage. While the …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to vote on roll cart issue at May 16th meeting
Columbia’s city council will vote at their next meeting on a bill to repeal the city’s ban on roll carts for solid waste and recycling. Fifth ward …
Read More »(AUDIO): Sportsradar’s Brandt Iden discusses Missouri sports wagering legislation on “Wake Up Columbia”
The controversial issue of slot machines is the main obstacle preventing sports wagering legislation from passing at the Missouri Capitol. A judge in Platte County has declared …
Read More »Thunderstorms likely tonight in mid-Missouri; severe threat will depend on instability
Mid-Missouri’s active weather pattern will continue for the next few days, with on and off again rain. There is a chance of severe thunderstorms in mid-Missouri tonight …
Read More »Columbia’s city council set to consider a bill on roll carts
A bill to lift Columbia’s ban on roll carts for solid waste and recycling will be first read by the city council tonight (Monday). Fifth ward city …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to vote tonight on bill aimed at addressing the city’s bus driver shortage
Columbia’s city council is set to vote Monday night on a bill aimed at hiring drivers specifically for paratransit service. It’s also aimed at addressing Columbia’s bus …
Read More »Trucker charged with manslaughter for death of Boone County fire assistant chief in court today
A Kansas City trucker who’s charged with involuntary manslaughter for the December I-70 death of the Boone County fire assistant chief will appear in court Monday morning …
Read More »$49,000 improvement project continues at the old Boone County fairgrounds coliseum
Columbia’s parks department has been making thousands of dollars in improvements at the coliseum at the old Boone County Fairgrounds, which is now called Northeast Regional Park. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Parks director discusses fairgrounds, park sales tax and pickleball on 939 the Eagle
Gabe Huffington became acting director of Columbia Parks and Recreation on April 4. Mr. Huffington was in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO …
Read More »(AUDIO) U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) slams Interior officials over Honor Flight changes
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is blasting the Biden administration and the Interior Department over the department’s apparent decision to stop providing police escorts for American veterans …
Read More »Columbia College to present degree posthumously to former student and Marine Killed in Afghanistan
Columbia College says a former online student and Marine Sergeant killed in August by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan will receive her degree posthumously Saturday morning at …
Read More »Central Columbia home struck by overnight gunfire; no arrests have been made
Columbia Police need your help in solving an early-morning incident on McBaine, where a suspect fired shots into a home. No injuries are reported. The incident happened …
Read More »Two prescription drug take back events on Friday in Columbia
Friday is an opportunity for Columbia-area residents to get rid of expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Youth Community Coalition and others …
Read More »Truck driver charged with manslaughter for death of Boone County fire official returns to court on Monday
A truck driver who’s charged with involuntary manslaughter for the December I-70 death of a high-ranking Boone County fire department employee will appear in court in Columbia …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) blasts “the swamp” on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) is emphasizing the issue of illegal immigration as he campaigns for Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination. During a live interview on 939 …
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