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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 …
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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 …
Read More »Columbia’s heritage and craft show is throwback to different era
A few-thousand people are expected to attend this weekend’s 43rd annual heritage festival and craft show at Columbia’s Nifong Park, which is near Grindstone Parkway. The event …
Read More »Missouri Bicentennial Inaugural ball and fireworks display is Saturday evening in Jefferson City
More than 2,000 Missourians have already RSVP’d for Saturday evening’s Bicentennial inaugural ball in Jefferson City, which is black-tie optional. It will take place on the Missouri …
Read More »100 floats and entries for Saturday’s Missouri Bicentennial parade in Jefferson City
More than 1,000 people are expected to be in downtown Jefferson City for Saturday morning’s Bicentennial Inaugural parade, which begins at 10 outside the State Capitol. About …
Read More »UPDATE: Mask requirement starts Friday morning at Ashland elementary school; some parents protest
About 20 parents of students at Southern Boone Elementary School in Ashland protested near the school Friday morning, against the district’s decision to impose a mask requirement. …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Nick Schroer discusses President Biden’s vaccine mandate, on the Mike Ferguson Show
State Rep. Nick Schroer (R-O’Fallon) wants Missouri’s governor to call a special session regarding President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Schroer says if Governor Parson doesn’t call one, the …
Read More »Missouri governor’s vetoes sustained by Legislature; Lincoln County highlighted during House debate
None of the vetoes from Missouri’s governor were overridden by the state Legislature on Wednesday in Jefferson City. While the House voted to override the Governor Mike …
Read More »Flags at half-staff at government buildings across Missouri Thursday, for fallen U.S. Marine
Missouri’s governor says a fallen Marine from Wentzville who was killed in late August in Afghanistan put his life on the line protecting U.S. service members and …
Read More »Boone Electric crews help restore power to 15,000 additional Louisiana residents this week
Columbia-based Boone Electric continues to make progress restoring power in hurricane-damaged Baton Rouge. Boone Electric says electricity has been restored to an additional 15,000 Baton Rouge-area residents …
Read More »Columbia man seriously injured after moped crash
A Columbia man is hospitalized after a crash north of Columbia. The Highway Patrol says William Barnhart, 66, was driving his moped north on Highway 63 near …
Read More »Boone County prosecutors to dismiss murder case against McLean
The Boone County murder case involving a now-deceased suspect is being dismissed. ABC 17 reports prosecutors will drop the case against JT McLean. He allegedly strangled Allison …
Read More »Suspect in deadly Lake of the Ozarks shooting arraigned in court
A suspect tied to a deadly shooting at the Lake of the Ozarks appeared in court Wednesday. Tonka Ponder is charged with first degree assault and armed …
Read More »(AUDIO) State Rep. Chuck Basye joins “Wake Up Columbia” to preview veto session
State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) appeared live in-studio on “Wake Up Columbia” to preview Missouri’s legislative veto session. While he’s a strong supporter of GOP Governor Mike …
Read More »Plocher elected as Missouri House Speaker-designee
A St. Louis County state lawmaker has been elected by his House GOP colleagues as the Speaker-designee for 2023. State Rep. Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) is currently …
Read More »Senator Razer to address removal of LGBTQ exhibit from Missouri Capitol
An openly gay Missouri state senator has called a news conference for late Wednesday morning in Jefferson City, to discuss the removal of the LGBTQ exhibit from …
Read More »Missouri’s veto session starts Wednesday afternoon
Missouri’s annual legislative veto session in Jefferson City begins Wednesday in Jefferson City. Both GOP-controlled chambers will gavel-in at high noon, and will decide whether they want …
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