93.9 The Eagle – The News and Talk of Columbia, MO
The United Daughters of the Confederacy is getting its marker back. The Jefferson City Council voted Monday night to return the controversial marker that was ordered torn …
Read More »“Rebel Rock” marker returned to Confederate group
93.9 The Eagle’s general election preview
The 2020 general election is Tuesday. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. 93.9 The Eagle will have live election night coverage starting at 6 …
Read More »Trump, Biden cede stage to voters for Election Day verdict
(AP) — After a campaign marked by rancor and fear, Americans on Tuesday decide between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, selecting a leader to steer a nation …
Read More »Boone County extends COVID-19 health order
Columbia and Boone County’s COVID-19 health order will remain in effect for at least a couple more weeks. Health director Stephanie Browning said Monday the current order …
Read More »COVID-19 Update (Nov. 3)
Boone County reported a 17th county resident has died from COVID-19. Health officials said Tuesday the patient was older than 80. COVID-19 hospitalizations keep rising in Boone …
Read More »CPS: Ridgeway Elementary switching to online-only learning
A Columbia elementary school is switching to online-only learning for a while. Columbia Public Schools said Monday Ridgeway Elementary will have students learn virtually through at least …
Read More »5 dead in Vienna attack; assailant had previous conviction
(AP) — Austrian authorities say five people died, including an assailant, and 17 others were wounded in a shooting in the heart of Vienna hours before a …
Read More »Teen charged in Jefferson City murder due in court
A teenager charged with murder in Jefferson City had a hearing scheduled on Tuesday afternoon. Devin Schrimpf, 18, is accused of first degree murder and armed criminal …
Read More »Police investigate east Columbia gunshots
Officers find some property damage after gunshots in east Columbia. Witnesses reported several gunshots at about 10 p.m. Sunday on Geyser Boulevard near Rice Road and Ballenger …
Read More »(AUDIO) Boone County Republican sheriff candidate Charles Blair
Charles Blair is the Republican candidate for sheriff in Boone County. He joined Wake Up Columbia on Monday:
Read More »Armed robbery at gas station near Mizzou
Authorities are investigating an armed robbery at a gas station near the Mizzou campus. University police say two men with guns stole from the Midwest Petroleum convenience …
Read More »Campaign draws to a close with US facing a crossroads
(AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden have one last chance to make their case to voters in critical battleground states on Monday, the …
Read More »Mahomes throws 5 TD passes as Chiefs romp past Jets, 35-9
(AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 416 yards and five touchdowns, the Kansas City defense shut down Sam Darnold and the inept Jets offense and the Chiefs …
Read More »Changes to Columbia trash service start Monday
Trash service looks different in Columbia starting on Monday. Everything on the curb needs to be in trash bags, thanks to the city council’s vote in September. …
Read More »COVID-19 Update (Nov. 2)
Callaway County confirmed Monday a ninth county resident has died from COVID-19. Active coronavirus cases in Callaway went up over the weekend, to 450. Boone County reported 20 …
Read More »Mizzou investigates reported sexual misconduct
Campus police are investigating an act of sexual misconduct near Mizzou. Investigators say a man grabbed the victim’s breasts near Hitt and Locust Streets at about 7:15 …
Read More »Several construction projects this week on major Mid-Missouri roads
Several construction projects are scheduled on major mid-Missouri roads this week. One lane of eastbound I-70 from Stadium Boulevard to Rangeline Street will be closed from 7 …
Read More »(AUDIO) Supporter, opponent talk Amendment 3
Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 3 during the Nov. 3 election. Wake Up Columbia spoke with a supporter and an opponent of the measure. State Rep. …
Read More »Toney, Trask shine as No. 10 Florida tops, fights Missouri
(AP) — Kadarius Toney scored three times, Kyle Trask became the first player in school history with four touchdown passes in four consecutive games and No. 10 …
Read More »Man dies in north Columbia house fire
A man is dead after a north Columbia house fire. Crews saw smoke when they got to the house on Monsoon Lane near North Providence and Rain …
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