A park sales tax extension ballot measure has been overwhelmingly approved by Columbia voters. Tuesday’s vote total was 7,202 in favor, with 1,760 opposed. The one-eighth cent park …
Read More »Parson: state operations will continue uninterrupted, despite Monday’s blaze in Jefferson City
Missouri’s governor says there were no injuries in Monday night’s fire that destroyed a leased state facility in Jefferson City. The building on East Elm housed the …
Read More »Jury to hear opening statements in Elledge murder trial in Columbia; 12 jurors and three alternates selected
A jury will hear opening statements Tuesday morning at the Boone County Courthouse in Joseph Elledge’s murder trial. The 26-year-old Columbia man is charged with first degree …
Read More »New fire station coming to Columbia, near Scott Boulevard
Columbia’s city council has voted to authorize construction of a fire station near Scott Boulevard and state Route K, in the Deerfield Ridge subdivision. The council approved …
Read More »10 percent voter turnout projected for Tuesday’s Columbia park tax election
Columbia voters are heading to the polls today to cast ballots on a park sales tax extension issue. The one-eighth cent park sales tax extension ballot measure …
Read More »Fire damages key state office building in Jefferson City; East Elm remains closed
A section of East Elm in Jefferson City remains closed Tuesday morning, following last night’s blaze at a state office building that houses the state’s Information Technology …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia mayoral candidate Barbara Buffaloe appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Former Columbia sustainability director Barbara Buffaloe is running for mayor. She served as sustainability director for 11 years. Ms. Buffaloe appeared on “Wake Up Columbia” this morning …
Read More »COVID concerns a top priority for Boone County judge handling Elledge murder trial
125 potential jurors will be called to the Boone County Courthouse in downtown Columbia Monday morning, as jury selection begins in Joseph Elledge’s murder trial. The 26-year-old …
Read More »Winter weather plan to be discussed by Columbia’s city council Monday evening
With winter just around the corner, Columbia’s city council will hear a detailed report Monday night about winter weather and snow removal. Public works is recommending that no …
Read More »Columbia council to hear concerns about speeding on Worley, and about sidewalks in Greek Town
Columbia’s city council will hear testimony Monday evening from a resident who’s worried about speeding along Worley. Lillian Davis will address the council this evening. She tells …
Read More »Columbia airport officials continuing discussions about service to Charlotte; hoping for return of Denver service
Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) director is hopeful that daily flights to Charlotte will begin in 2022. COU director Michael Parks tells 939 the Eagle that they’re continuing …
Read More »UPDATE: Demolition to start Friday evening on Sorrels overpass near Columbia
State transportation officials are urging you to find alternate routes this coming weekend, as demolition happens on the Sorrels overpass over I-70 just west of Columbia. The …
Read More »Blunt: I-70 bridge in mid-Missouri’s Rocheport has national impact
Missouri’s senior senator says the planned new $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project has received the largest competitive grant ever received by the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT). …
Read More »(AUDIO): Stephens College President Dianne Lynch appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Longtime Stephens College President Dianne Lynch was Fred Parry’s guest this weekend on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table.” Ms. Lynch discussed Stephens’ new Conservatory for the …
Read More »Man shot Sunday in Columbia
No arrests have been made in Sunday’s early-morning shooting in Columbia. Detectives say a man was shot at about 12:30 Sunday morning, in the 400 block of …
Read More »Trick-or-treating to take place Saturday afternoon at the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City
Perfect fall weather is expected for Saturday’s fourth annual Parson Family Fall Festival in Jefferson City. The event will take place from 1-3 p.m. at the Governor’s …
Read More »SEC cross country championships are Friday in Columbia
Several hundred of the nation’s top college runners are in Columbia Friday morning for the 2021 SEC Cross Country championships, which are taking place at the Gans …
Read More »Best Buy in Jefferson City to close its doors Saturday evening, after 15 years on Missouri Boulevard
Saturday is the final day of business for one of the biggest stores on Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City. Best Buy will be closing its doors tomorrow …
Read More »Veteran Fulton Police chief to retire in December
The longtime Fulton police chief will retire in December, after more than 39 years of law enforcement in mid-Missouri. Steve Myers has served as Fulton’s chief for …
Read More »Final Elledge hearing is Friday, before murder trial starts Monday in Columbia
We’ll learn final details Friday morning about plans for next week’s high-profile murder trial in Columbia. 36-year-old Joseph Elledge is charged with first degree murder for the …
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