Tonight is your opportunity to hear Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz discuss Saturday morning’s big game against #15 Kansas State at Faurot Field. “Tiger Talk” airs this …
Read More »Cleanup of steel in Missouri River in Rocheport taking longer than expected
State transportation officials say contractors continue to work around-the-clock at the I-70 Rocheport bridge west of Columbia to remove six-million pounds of steel from the Missouri River, …
Read More »Missouri troopers: mid-Missouri paraglider who struck power lines sustains minor injuries
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be sending a representative to mid-Missouri’s Fortuna this morning, after Sunday evening’s paraglider crash in Morgan County. The Missouri State Highway …
Read More »Columbia holding two 9-11 events this morning
You have two opportunities this morning in Columbia to attend Patriot Day ceremonies to remember the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in New …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring), who chairs the Missouri Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Pensions Committee, has formally kicked off his GOP gubernatorial campaign. Senator Eigel …
Read More »(LISTEN): Moberly’s outgoing city manager praises city’s staff and growth
Moberly’s outgoing city manager Brian Crane says the Magic City is doing well. Crane tells 939 Eagle that Moberly is a great place for businesses and residents. …
Read More »Columbia homicide victim’s mother: suspect hid in bushes before the incident
A convicted felon from Columbia has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing a man over $3 following a Douglass park dice game. Boone County …
Read More »(LISTEN): CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO” Roundtable”
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood says his aim is for CPS to be the best school district in Missouri. Superintendent Yearwood joined host Fred …
Read More »Columbia homicide suspect to be sentenced today; charge amended to voluntary manslaughter
A Columbia man who admits he shot and killed a man after a 2020 dispute involving a Douglass park dice game will be sentenced this afternoon at …
Read More »I-70 Rocheport bridge truss to be demolished on Sunday
State transportation officials are urging you to avoid heavily-traveled I-70 in mid-Missouri’s Rocheport on Sunday morning, which is when the truss of the old Missouri River bridge …
Read More »Columbia’s bus system needs 23 more drivers to be fully-staffed
Columbia Public Works says its GoCOMO bus system is a dozen to two dozen operators short. Public Works spokesman John Ogan says GoCOMO currently has 22 full-time …
Read More »Saturday’s GoCOMO free shuttle service begins at 3:30 pm
Mizzou football fans will have an opportunity to ride a free shuttle to and from tomorrow night’s football game at Faurot Field in Columbia. The Tigers will …
Read More »Missouri Governor’s conference on economic development to hear from Pinkel this morning
Mizzou football’s all-time winningest coach will deliver the closing address at this morning’s 65th annual Governor’s conference on economic development at the Lake of the Ozarks. The …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia state lawmaker is thankful his women veterans appreciation bill is now law
Bipartisan legislation that designates June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Appreciation Day has been signed by Missouri’s governor. The bill was sponsored by State Rep. …
Read More »Ashland’s fall festival and Harrisburg’s Septemberfest are Saturday
Organizers of Saturday’s Ashland fall festival and car show are expecting a crowd of anywhere from 500 to 1,000 people. The event will take place from 9 am …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Hip Hop unity event is in mid-September
A well-known Columbia musician is inviting the community to his hip hop unity day, which will take place on Sunday September 17 at Café Berlin. Hickman graduate …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s auditor says DOC is prioritizing job training for long-term prisoners
A new 48-page audit of a workforce program involving state prisoners says Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) is lacking in oversight and has not been prioritizing job training for …
Read More »MoDOT to hold informational meeting this evening in Boonville on I-70 expansion plan
Mid-Missourians have another opportunity this evening to learn more about Missouri’s $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will hold an open house …
Read More »(LISTEN): MoDOT expecting big turnout at this evening’s I-70 informational meeting in Columbia
The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is encouraging you to attend today’s informational meeting in Columbia about Missouri’s massive $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan. The open …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick discusses MVE audit on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is releasing an audit this morning about Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE), which is run by the Missouri Department of Corrections. Auditor Fitzpatrick joined …
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