Funding for the University of Missouri was a top priority for former Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia), who served in the Missouri Senate from …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s retiring deputy city manager thankful to residents for support for parks
Columbia Parks and Recreation’s longtime director praises city residents for their support of parks over the years. Columbia Parks and Recreation oversees 3,700 acres of parkland. They …
Read More »UPDATE: Federal grand jury issues superceding indictment against Columbia man on child pornography charges
A Columbia man remains jailed without bond this morning, after being indicted by a federal grand jury in Jefferson City for an alleged scheme to produce and …
Read More »Mid-Missouri’s temperatures drop by more than 50 degrees overnight
Columbia saw another record high on Tuesday afternoon, before temperatures plummeted almost 50 degrees. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says Columbia Regional Airport (COU) …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia’s average home price is now more than $410,000
Home prices in Columbia last month saw two records, according to the Columbia Board of Realtors. The board says January single-family home prices saw a record in …
Read More »UPDATE: Missouri’s Graves, Jason Smith and Cori Bush among those filing for re-election today in Jefferson City
Hundreds of candidates from several political parties have packed the Kirkpatrick building in Jefferson City for today’s first day of filing for the August primary. Filing opened …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia expected to see record high again today; look for 50-degree drop in temperature after that
The National Weather Service (NWS) says Columbia saw a record high temperature of 80 on Monday, shattering the old record of 77 degrees that was set in …
Read More »NFL Hall of Famer who played for Rams in Jefferson City touting bipartisan cardiac emergency legislation
An NFL Hall of Famer who spent four of his 14 NFL seasons with the St. Louis Rams is at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City this …
Read More »Mid-Missouri lawmaker hopes to get compost legislation across finish line this year
A Missouri House committee is expected to vote this afternoon on legislation from a Columbia lawmaker to designate the first full week in May as Missouri compost …
Read More »Missouri’s rural electric cooperatives supporting rural workforce housing legislation
The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives and the Missouri Economic Development Council back legislation that’s aimed at rural workforce housing. The Missouri House Rural Community Development Committee …
Read More »(LISTEN): Youth center leader says Columbia’s youth can do great things, but must remain motivated
Officials from Columbia’s new youth center near Providence and Ash say no expense was spared at the center and that these children deserve the best. Columbia Destiny …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia man charged with killing woman as she was holding a child in court today
A Columbia man who’s charged with the Christmas Day killing of his girlfriend is scheduled to be arraigned this (Monday) morning in Boone County Circuit Court. Court …
Read More »UPDATE: MU Health Care Children’s hospital, Zimmer Communications officials praise generosity of mid-Missourians during Radiothon
More than $225,000 was raised during Thursday and Friday’s 18th annual 939 the Eagle Missouri Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon. The fundraiser benefits the children and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Employers from mid-Missouri and statewide attend recent career fair at Columbia College
Columbia College officials praise the turnout at this month’s annual career fair. More than 100 students and alums attended the event at Southwell gymnasium. Columbia College dean …
Read More »(LISTEN): MU Health Care child life specialists Erica Thurman and Tailor Schlotzhauer appear on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital is the only facility in mid-Missouri that offers urgent transport services, child life and music therapy and neonatal and pediatric intensive care …
Read More »18th annual 939 the Eagle Missouri Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon wraps up today
MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital is the only facility in mid-Missouri that offers urgent transport services, child life and music therapy and neonatal and pediatric intensive care …
Read More »Former Columbia College president Dr. Ruthenberg remembered for his wisdom, financial skills
A memorial service is set for this morning for former Columbia College president Dr. Donald Ruthenberg, who died earlier this month. The 94-year-old Dr. Ruthenberg served as …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s Goodwill Excel Center free adult high school has threefold mission
(This is fourth and final part of the series from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth on the Columbia Goodwill Excel Center) Downtown Columbia’s Goodwill Excel Center free …
Read More »Columbia’s retiring city manager and former parks director Griggs to reflect on career Saturday on 939 the Eagle
Columbia deputy city manager and former parks and recreation director Mike Griggs will retire from the city on April 12, after 37 years of service to Columbia. …
Read More »UPDATE: Popular mid-Missouri restaurant destroyed by blaze
A well-known mid-Missouri bar and grill best known for its hamburgers and steak has burned to the ground. Teddy Joe’s bar and grill is located in mid-Missouri’s …
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