Columbia Public Schools (CPS), Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) and numerous other mid-Missouri school districts and schools are closed today (Thursday), due to winter weather. CPS also …
Read More »Columbia’s Wabash station to open again Thursday night
Columbia’s unhoused residents have another option to stay warm again on Thursday night. The city will be opening the Wabash station downtown as an overnight warming center. …
Read More »BREAKING: Moniteau County deputy’s vehicle hit on Highway 50
The sheriff in mid-Missouri’s Moniteau County says one of his deputy’s vehicles has been struck head-on on Highway 50 near California. Sheriff Tony Wheatley says preliminary information …
Read More »(AUDIO): Congressional candidate Taylor Burks appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
The “Wall Street Journal” reports Ukraine has shifted to a war footing today, declaring a state of emergency and starting to mobilize reservists. Former Boone County Clerk …
Read More »MoDOT: mid-Missourians should expect travel disruptions from sleet/snow
State Department of Transportation (MoDOT) crews are recommending that mid-Missourians be prepared to head home early Wednesday and to delay or postpone travel tomorrow. MoDOT chief safety …
Read More »Winter weather advisory in effect for central Missouri
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Columbia and Jefferson City and all of mid-Missouri, through midnight Friday morning. Columbia is now …
Read More »Columbia’s Wabash station will be open again tonight
Columbia’s homeless residents will have another option to stay warm Wednesday night. Columbia officials will open the Wabash station again at 7 pm as an overnight warming …
Read More »Columbia teenager detained for McKee street homicide
Columbia Police have detained a 16-year-old male juvenile for his alleged involvement in Saturday morning’s homicide on McKee street. The suspect is charged as a juvenile, and …
Read More »Veteran Missouri lawmaker is hopeful his marijuana legislation will pass this year
A veteran Missouri lawmaker has filed a bill to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older, and to release non-violent marijuana offenders from prison. State Rep. Ron …
Read More »Columbia’s city council first-reads school resource officer bill
A proposal for a cost-sharing agreement with Columbia Public Schools (CPS) for four school resource officers has been first-read by Columbia’s city council. The cost for the …
Read More »Columbia’s Wabash station to operate as overnight warming center for the rest of the week
The plummeting temperatures and anticipated winter weather have prompted Columbia officials to announce that they will open the Wabash station as an overnight warming center tonight (Tuesday) …
Read More »Mid-Missouri expected to receive snow/sleet Wednesday and Thursday
While they’re not releasing projected snow totals yet, the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says Columbia and much of mid-Missouri will see accumulating snow late …
Read More »Sheriff Wheatley: Moniteau County murder suspect expected to be arraigned on Tuesday
A 19-year-old from California, Missouri is expected to be arraigned Tuesday, after being charged with first degree murder and numerous other felonies for Sunday’s deadly shooting near Russellville. …
Read More »200 attend candlelight vigil in Columbia to remember teen shot to death this weekend
A candlelight vigil to remember the Columbia teen killed in a weekend shooting in Columbia drew more than 200 people Monday night to McKee street park. Several …
Read More »UPDATE: Moniteau County prosecutor charges 19-year-old with first degree murder for Sunday’s killing near Russellville
The sheriff’s department in mid-Missouri’s Moniteau County has identified the suspect in Sunday’s deadly shooting near Russellville as 19-year-old Ethan Bondurant of California. Moniteau County Sheriff Tony …
Read More »(AUDIO): Kristen Fritschie previews 16th annual Missouri Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon
The 16th Missouri Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon is coming up Thursday and Friday on 939 the Eagle, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. …
Read More »Homicide investigation underway in northeast Columbia
Columbia Police need your help in solving a weekend homicide that happened in the 1800 block of McKee street, near Clark lane. The incident happened at about …
Read More »Columbia’s IHOP is closed until further notice, following fire
Columbia’s popular IHOP restaurant remains closed this morning, following Thursday’s fire. A 939 the Eagle reporter found a sign on the restaurant’s front door on Sunday, which …
Read More »Missouri’s governor receives high praise from UM System President Dr. Mun Choi
The UM System President says there’s not been a stronger partner for Mizzou than Governor Mike Parson. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi also serves as Mizzou’s …
Read More »NWS: Mid-Missourians should prepare for snow and travel disruptions on Wednesday evening into Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) says accumulating snowfall is becoming more likely in mid-Missouri later this week, starting Wednesday night through Thursday night. NWS St. Louis meteorologist …
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