Motorists in Jefferson City will notice that the State Capitol dome is lit teal this morning, to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Governor Mike Parson issued the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Clerk Lennon outlines process after a Columbia city council race tie
It will be at least a week before voters in Columbia’s third ward know who will represent them on the city council. Incumbent Karl Skala and challenger …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor-elect focusing on 24/7 shelter and housing needs
Columbia voters have elected former city sustainability manager Barbara Buffaloe as the next mayor. She received 8,528 votes, beating businessman Randy Minchew, who had 7,728 votes. Columbia …
Read More »UPDATE: National Weather Service investigating storm damage in rural Cooper County
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City has not made a determination yet into whether it was a tornado that caused Tuesday night’s damage in rural …
Read More »Voters in Southern Boone R-1 approve bond issue
The superintendent of the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland is thanking voters for approving a $3-million bond issue aimed at improving district facilities. The …
Read More »Boone County and Columbia voters approve use tax measures
Voters in Columbia and Boone County have approved local use tax ballot measures. The vote was closer in the county, with 15,278 in favor and 13,157 against. …
Read More »Moberly Police identify suspect charged with murder for fentanyl overdose death
A parolee who’s charged with murder for a January overdose death in Moberly has been in-and-out of prison for the past decade. 939 the Eagle News has …
Read More »Columbia’s third ward council race ends in tie
Voters in Columbia’s third ward won’t know who their councilman will be until at least Friday. Incumbent Karl Skala and challenger Roy Lovelady each received 1,102 votes …
Read More »$80-million bond issue approved by CPS voters
Voters in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) have given the green light to an $80-million bond issue, which will fund the construction of two new elementary schools. The …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia fifth ward Councilman Matt Pitzer discusses roll carts on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia’s city council has unanimously voted to place the roll cart issue on the August ballot. Under the city charter, the council had to take action Monday …
Read More »Columbia voters will decide the roll cart issue in August
Columbia’s city council has unanimously voted to place the controversial roll cart issue on the August ballot. The city council voted unanimously Monday evening to place the …
Read More »Boone County clerk reminds voters to bring valid ID; still looking for poll workers in August and November
Boone County’s clerk says about 700 residents cast absentee ballots in her office, including more than 35 on Saturday. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon says it’s important …
Read More »Southern Boone’s $3-million bond issue would replace aging outdoor facilities
Voters in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland are casting ballots Tuesday on a $3-million bond issue aimed at major repairs and improvements to …
Read More »$80-million bond issue on the ballot for Columbia Public Schools
Voters in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) are casting ballots today on an $80-million bond issue, which would fund construction of a new $25-million elementary school in south …
Read More »Columbia’s city council gives green light to development to build 500 homes near Sinclair and Nifong
Columbia’s city council has unanimously voted to approve a developer’s plan to build 495 single-family homes and villas near Sinclair Road and Nifong Boulevard in south Columbia. …
Read More »Columbia’s city manager: it’s hard to pull yourself up by the bootstraps if you don’t have boots
Columbia’s city manager says homelessness and breaking the cycle of poverty continues to be a challenge. City manager De’Carlon Seewood tells 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” …
Read More »Attorney for Columbia murder suspect wants charges dismissed
An attorney for a Columbia chef charged in a high-profile 2017 drug-related killing in Old Hawthorne has filed a motion to dismiss the charges. Attorney Stephen Wyse …
Read More »Residential roll cart issue to take center stage at Monday’s Columbia city council meeting
Columbia’s city council must take action tonight (Monday) on a successful initiative petition to repeal the city’s prohibition on the use of residential roll carts. City clerk …
Read More »Boone County clerk reminds voters to bring a valid ID with them to polls on Tuesday
Voter turnout for Tuesday’s election may exceed Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon’s original projection of 15 percent. Ms. Lennon tells 939 the Eagle that more than 1,100 …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to decide Monday on Legacy Farms subdivision near Sinclair road
We’ll learn details Monday night about a proposal to build a 495-home subdivision near Sinclair road and Nifong in south Columbia. The city council is scheduled to …
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