Powerful U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) chairs the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill. He’s optimistic that the bipartisan tax package he negotiated with …
Read More »UPDATE: Jefferson City teacher charged with poisoning husband to be arraigned Friday
A Jefferson City teacher charged with attempted murder for the poisoning of her husband will make her initial court appearance Friday afternoon at the Cole County Courthouse. …
Read More »UPDATE: Light snow and plummeting temperatures coming to mid-Missouri
While we’ll see sunshine again this morning, light snow and bitterly cold temperatures will be heading to mid-Missouri this evening. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist …
Read More »Hallsville explosion sends two to hospital with serious injuries
Two Hallsville-area residents suffered serious injuries in that late-night fire and explosion at Emmie’s Villas. The Boone County Fire Protection District tells our news partner KMIZ that …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) is hopeful about the 2024 legislative session in Jefferson City. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake …
Read More »Task force will identify uses for downtown Columbia’s McKinney building
A 15-member task force will make recommendations on the future use of the historic McKinney building on East Broadway in downtown Columbia. Columbia’s city council voted Tuesday …
Read More »Mid-Missouri schools returning to class this morning; more bitter cold coming Thursday night
The wind chill warning that has impacted mid-Missouri for several days has been canceled, and temperatures in Jefferson City are expected to reach 40 today (Wednesday). Many …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mizzou fraternity/sorority members praised for their role in helping with child cancer project
Missouri’s lieutenant governor is praising numerous Mizzou fraternity and sorority members who’ve helped expand the Red Slipper Warrior Project (RSWP) to Columbia’s MU Health Care. Lieutenant Governor …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) has announced she’s running to try to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in November. Senator Coleman joined us …
Read More »Recall election for Columbia’s first ward councilman to take place in April
Columbia’s city council is expected to vote this evening to call an April special election for the recall of first ward city councilman Nick Knoth. The Columbia …
Read More »Mayor’s task force to examine future use of McKinney building in downtown Columbia
Look for Columbia’s city council to establish a mayor’s task force tonight on the future use of the historic McKinney building on East Broadway downtown. The city …
Read More »UPDATE: Most mid-Missouri schools canceled for today due to winter weather
The snow and wind chill warning have forced most mid-Missouri schools to cancel classes for today. Columbia Public Schools (CPS), the Jefferson City School District, Southern Boone …
Read More »UPDATE: Wind chill warning for Columbia in effect until noon; warmer temperatures on Wednesday
The wind chill warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) for mid-Missouri remains in effect this (Tuesday) morning through noon. Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and Fulton are …
Read More »(LISTEN): School board candidate Alvin Cobbins appears on 93.9 The Eagle’s Columbia Buzz
One of three candidates running for two seats on the Columbia Public Schools board of education in April said in an interview Sunday morning on 93.9 The …
Read More »(LISTEN): Top Columbia banker indicates Columbia home sales are down in 2023
While final numbers are still being calculated, Columbia home sales were down 16 percent for the year for 2023, through late October. Central Bank of Boone County …
Read More »Mid-Missouri’s wind chill warning continues through Tuesday afternoon
You’ll need to bundle up and dress in layers again this afternoon and tomorrow morning as you head to or from work in central Missouri. Most of …
Read More »Columbia’s trash collection will be from Wednesday-Saturday this week
Columbia city offices are closed today for the federal, Missouri, county and city holiday to honor slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. GoCOMO, the …
Read More »UPDATE: Weekend fire south of Columbia destroys home; firefighters battle blaze and elements
Boone County Fire Protection District investigators credit a dog’s persistent barking in waking up the homeowners during Saturday morning’s blaze that destroyed a home in the 5200 …
Read More »Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Iowa GOP presidential caucuses are tonight, and the Hawkeye State is expected to see the coldest weather for caucus night in decades. Former State Sen. Bob …
Read More »Today is Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday; most government offices in Missouri closed
Today is the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, which is a federal, Missouri, county and city holiday. Banks and financial institutions are closed and there …
Read More »