A Columbia state lawmaker who’s also an attorney is calling on Boone County Commissioners to remove the Sid Larson mural from the Courthouse, which is downtown. State …
Read More »Northern Boone County man accused of putting gun to victim’s head, resisting deputies
A Harrisburg man remains behind bars on Wednesday morning, accused of putting a gun to someone’s head and later shooting at the victim from outside a home. …
Read More »Veteran Boone County auditor Pitchford to retire
Boone County’s longtime auditor has announced that she’ll finish her eighth term in office next year and will not seek re-election. CPA June Pitchford was first elected …
Read More »Missouri highway safety conference to wrap up Wednesday in Columbia
Federal highway officials are in Columbia on this Wednesday morning to deliver a report to a few hundred transportation professionals, law enforcement officers and safety advocates. Missouri’s …
Read More »CPS mask mandate lawsuit case heads to Boone County Circuit Court on Tuesday
A Boone County judge has scheduled a Tuesday hearing on Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s (R) lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools (CPS) and other districts that have a …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri House Education Committee chair calls for CPS superintendent’s resignation, on “Wake Up Columbia”
A state representative who chairs the powerful Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee is calling on CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood to resign, over some lessons …
Read More »Elledge’s Columbia murder trial may be delayed
A St. Louis attorney representing Columbia murder suspect Joseph Elledge wants a delay in the upcoming murder trial. Joseph Elledge is charged with first degree murder, for …
Read More »Several hundred transportation, law enforcement and safety professionals in Columbia for conference
Missouri’s governor is praising the state’s transportation director for his work in managing the nation’s seventh-largest highway system, with limited funding. Governor Mike Parson (R) made his …
Read More »Missouri House Education chairman wants CPS superintendent to resign, over Hickman class lesson
Missouri’s House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chair is calling on CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood to resign, saying courses being taught at Columbia’s Hickman High School …
Read More »Federal grant heading to Columbia fire department for new radio equipment
A $178,000 federal grant is heading to the Columbia Fire Department, after the city council voted to accept the grant Monday night. The grant will be used …
Read More »Budget approved by Columbia’s City Council focuses on pandemic and public safety
Columbia’s City Council has unanimously voted to approve a $474 million operating budget, a budget that projects that the COVID pandemic will continue. The budget approved by …
Read More »Big turnout at Missouri Bicentennial parade and inaugural ball in Jefferson City
A few thousand people attended Saturday’s Bicentennial events near the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. Saturday morning’s parade attracted the Budweiser Clydesdales, Marching Mizzou and numerous other …
Read More »GP Made Foundation, United Way and others team up to provide books for CPS students in need
Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel’s foundation, GP Made, has provided $10,000 to purchase 2,600 books for disadvantaged first and second grade Columbia Public School (CPS) students. …
Read More »Larger-than-expected turnout at weekend Jefferson City fly-in
About 3,500 people attended Saturday’s “Fly into the 40s” fly-in at Jefferson City’s Memorial Airport, which featured World War II-era planes. Airport manager Eric Bowers tells 939 …
Read More »Columbia’s City Council to vote on budget and fire grant on Monday night
Columbia’s City Council will likely to give final approval to the proposed $475-million fiscal year 2022 budget at Monday night’s meeting. The council is also expected to …
Read More »Two people shot in downtown Columbia this weekend
Columbia Police are still looking for the suspect or suspects who shot two people this weekend on North Fifth Street downtown. The incident happened at about 2:30 …
Read More »MUPD and Columbia Police investigating reports of possible drugs being added to drinks
MUPD officers are warning the public to be aware of possible predatory drugs being added to drinks at locations throughout Columbia. Mizzou’s Office for Civil Rights and …
Read More »(AUDIO) Congressional candidate Taylor Burks discusses his campaign on CEO Round Table
Missouri Fourth District congressional candidate Taylor Burks appeared on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” this weekend. Host Fred Parry asked Mr. Burks about his congressional campaign. …
Read More »Columbia Mayor Brian Treece will not Seek Re-election
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece announced this afternoon that he’s not seeking re-election in 2022. Treece made the announcement at a City Hall briefing, telling reporters the mayor …
Read More »World War II planes to fly over mid-Missouri on Saturday; big crowd expected at Jefferson City Airport
About 1,500 people are expected to attend Saturday’s “Fly into the 40s” fly-in at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, across the river from the Capitol. The event …
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