The wind chill warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) for mid-Missouri remains in effect this (Tuesday) morning through noon. Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and Fulton are …
Read More »(LISTEN): School board candidate Alvin Cobbins appears on 93.9 The Eagle’s Columbia Buzz
One of three candidates running for two seats on the Columbia Public Schools board of education in April said in an interview Sunday morning on 93.9 The …
Read More »(LISTEN): Top Columbia banker indicates Columbia home sales are down in 2023
While final numbers are still being calculated, Columbia home sales were down 16 percent for the year for 2023, through late October. Central Bank of Boone County …
Read More »Mid-Missouri’s wind chill warning continues through Tuesday afternoon
You’ll need to bundle up and dress in layers again this afternoon and tomorrow morning as you head to or from work in central Missouri. Most of …
Read More »Columbia’s trash collection will be from Wednesday-Saturday this week
Columbia city offices are closed today for the federal, Missouri, county and city holiday to honor slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. GoCOMO, the …
Read More »UPDATE: Weekend fire south of Columbia destroys home; firefighters battle blaze and elements
Boone County Fire Protection District investigators credit a dog’s persistent barking in waking up the homeowners during Saturday morning’s blaze that destroyed a home in the 5200 …
Read More »Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Iowa GOP presidential caucuses are tonight, and the Hawkeye State is expected to see the coldest weather for caucus night in decades. Former State Sen. Bob …
Read More »Today is Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday; most government offices in Missouri closed
Today is the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, which is a federal, Missouri, county and city holiday. Banks and financial institutions are closed and there …
Read More »Columbia’s wind chill warning continues; light snow expected Monday near I-70 corridor
A wind chill warning remains in effect this afternoon for Columbia, Boonville, Fulton and most of the 939 the Eagle listening area. National Weather Service (NWS) St. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with approximately $3-billion in assets. The bank has 14 branches, including numerous Columbia branches and locations in Boonville, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Key state senator says Missouri is spending $80 to $110-million on maintenance on aging I-70
The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair is defending Missouri’s $2.8 billion plan to rebuild and expand I-70 to six lanes from St. Louis to Kansas City. State …
Read More »(LISTEN): Look for plummeting temperatures in Columbia; 25-plus person snowplow crew on-duty
A 27-person Columbia Public Works snowplow crew is currently on-duty this Friday afternoon, ready to respond to conditions as needed. Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan tells 939 …
Read More »Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills heading to mid-Missouri through Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is warning of potentially life-threatening cold temperatures coming later today and lasting into next Wednesday across mid-Missouri. The NWS …
Read More »UPDATE: Winter weather causing flight cancellations at Columbia Regional
Winter weather is forcing American Airlines to cancel four departures from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) today. City spokeswoman Sydney Olsen tells 939 the Eagle that COU is …
Read More »Columbia’s Saturday MLK Day of Service canceled, due to winter weather
Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has temporarily closed all park and trail restrooms due to the extremely cold temperatures heading for mid-Missouri. Prolonged freezing temperatures can cause …
Read More »UPDATE: Many mid-Missouri school districts canceling classes for Friday
School districts ranging from mid-Missouri’s largest district to smaller ones like Sturgeon R-5 and Tipton R-6 have canceled classes for today (Friday) due to the winter storm …
Read More »UPDATE: Snow expected Friday in mid-Missouri; record cold temperatures possible this weekend
While Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and much of mid-Missouri are still expected to receive one to three inches of snow tomorrow (Friday), the timing of the winter …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) discusses I-70 expansion on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Powerful State Sen. Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) chairs the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee in Jefferson City. He spearheaded the bipartisan effort for Missouri’s $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan. …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) represents Callaway, Montgomery, St. Charles, Lincoln and Pike counties in the Missouri Senate. He joined us live this morning on 939 …
Read More »Capital Region Medical Center remains name of Jefferson City hospital; integration with MU Health Care complete
The integration of Columbia-based MU Health Care and Jefferson City-based Capital Region Medical Center (CRMC) has been completed. MU Health Care executives and employees gathered Wednesday in the …
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