An October 1 sentencing date has been set for a Jefferson City man who’s been convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the death of his live-in girlfriend near …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boonville library funding could be a topic of discussion at Missouri’s September veto session
A veteran state lawmaker who represents mid-Missouri’s Cooper County in the state Senate confirms he is considering whether to seek an override of Governor Mike Parson’s (R) …
Read More »Win tickets to The Tucker Carlson Live Tour – September 12th in Kansas City
Tucker Carlson is America’s leading conservative journalist and media personality, whose Tucker Carlson Network (TCN) is committed to telling the truth about the things that matter clearly …
Read More »Win tickets to The Tucker Carlson Live Tour – September 12th in Kansas City
Tucker Carlson is America’s leading conservative journalist and media personality, whose Tucker Carlson Network (TCN) is committed to telling the truth about the things that matter clearly …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) discusses congressional run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Seven Republicans, two Democrats and Vienna Libertarian nominee Jordan Rowden hope to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in November. One of the seven Republicans, …
Read More »Ashland murder suspect claims self-defense; day two of trial is today in Columbia
A Boone County jury is hearing from additional prosecution witnesses this morning in an Ashland murder trial. 22-year-old Robin Morales-Sanchez is charged with second degree murder and …
Read More »UPDATE: Friends and strangers raising money for funeral expenses for Columbia man recently killed on I-70
Friends of a Columbia man killed in last week’s horrific collision with a tractor trailer on I-70 have raised more than $14,000 for his funeral expenses and …
Read More »UPDATE: Verdict expected Wednesday afternoon in Taos-area death of Mizzou student
Look for a verdict Wednesday afternoon in a Jefferson City man’s high-profile bench trial in an involuntary manslaughter case. Cole County prosecutor Locke Thompson tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »New Boone County fair queen is crowned; ham breakfast is Saturday
A Harrisburg student is the 2024 Boone County fair queen. Vivian Eaton was crowned Tuesday night at the Boone County fair pageant. This year’s teen queen is …
Read More »Bench trial continues in Cole County in former Mizzou student’s death
A bench trial continues this afternoon at the Cole County Courthouse for a Jefferson City man charged with involuntary manslaughter for the November 2022 death of his …
Read More »(LISTEN): Easterseals Midwest says Missouri’s new budget will help DSP employees
An organization leading the effort to have 100 percent equity, inclusion and access for people with disabilities is praising Missouri’s governor and state lawmakers in both parties …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford joins “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” from RNC Convention in Milwaukee
Today is day two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and U.S. Reps. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) and Jason Smith (R-Salem) are two of the many Missouri …
Read More »Expect traffic delays heading to and from this week’s Boone County fair
The Boone County Fair begins today (Tuesday) at 5 pm at the fairgrounds on Oakland Gravel road, and state transportation officials say you’ll need to give yourself …
Read More »Ashland man charged with killing a Jose Jalapeños employee to go on trial Tuesday
A Boone County jury will hear opening statements this morning in a high-profile murder case that happened in 2021 in Ashland. 22-year-old Robin Morales-Sanchez is charged with …
Read More »Columbia’s city council approves short-term rental bills; three budget hearings set
Out-of-town visitors and Columbia residents who stay at places like an Airbnb or Vrbo will soon have to begin paying a five percent tax similar to a …
Read More »UPDATE: Judge describes suspect in Jefferson City hit-and-run as a danger to the community
A Cole County judge has denied bond for a Jefferson City man charged in that deadly hit-and-run collision involving a bicycle near Highway 50 and Red Lobster, …
Read More »Short-term rentals and COLT Railroad are on Monday night’s Columbia city council agenda
Columbia’s city council is scheduled to vote tonight on two bills involving short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo, and they’ll also hear a presentation about the old …
Read More »UPDATE: Charges pending against suspect in deadly Jefferson City hit-and-run
Jefferson City Police have arrested a 20-year-old male for this morning’s deadly hit-and-run collision between a vehicle and a bicycle along Highway 50, near Red Lobster. Jefferson …
Read More »(LISTEN): Inflation and fentanyl are key concerns of two Republicans who hope to replace Rep. Toalson Reisch in Missouri House
Residents in Boone County’s 44th legislative district will have a new state representative in January. Veteran State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is term-limited and is …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe discusses COLT railroad and previews tonight’s council meeting on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia’s city council will hear a short presentation tonight from resident Tanner Ott, who will call on the city to convert a section of the COLT railroad …
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