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A Columbia man convicted of killing his wife in 2019 and burying her in Rock Bridge state park has been sentenced to 28 years in prison. 26-year-old …
Read More »Columbia’s Elledge heading to prison for 28 years for killing his wife
I-70 Rocheport bridge project is progressing
You’ll soon notice more construction workers and equipment near the I-70 Rocheport bridge west of Columbia. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is now in the design-build …
Read More »Columbia’s retiring city manager is optimistic about April use tax ballot measure
Columbia’s outgoing city manager says the April use tax ballot measure is not a tax increase, and that this should have happened before. Retiring Columbia city manager …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s outgoing city manager appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Outgoing Columbia city manager John Glascock will retire this Friday, January 14. He joined 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry live in-studio Saturday morning for the entire hour, …
Read More »UPDATE: Elledge sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing his wife; victim’s remains found in Rock Bridge state park
UPDATE: Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs has sentenced Joseph Elledge to 28 years in state prison. Jacobs sentenced Elledge during a sometimes heated sentencing hearing Friday …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) responds to Hoskins interview
Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) responded to the comments from State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg), during a live interview this morning on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) joins “Wake Up Columbia”
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s a member of the Senate Conservative Caucus slammed Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) during a live interview on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »Hoskins says sports wagering and slot machine legislation would bring millions of dollars to Missouri
The Missouri Senate Economic Development Committee chairman supports an all-inclusive gaming agenda this year, including sportsbook and slot machines. State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) tells 939 the …
Read More »ABC’s “20/20” to profile the James Addie mid-Missouri case on Friday night
A mid-Missouri murder case with ties to Moberly, Mexico, Columbia and Middle Grove will receive national attention again Friday night in a two-hour special on ABC’s “20/20.” …
Read More »Glascock to appear on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” on Saturday
Outgoing Columbia city manager John Glascock will be retiring one week from today (January 14). He’ll be Fred Parry’s guest Saturday morning at 7 on 939 the …
Read More »Big turnout at Missouri governor’s prayer breakfast
More than 600 people turned out for Thursday morning’s Missouri Governor’s prayer breakfast at Jefferson City’s Capitol Plaza Hotel. 939 the Eagle’s Branden Rathert served as the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Governor Parson joins “Wake Up Columbia” at Governor’s Prayer Breakfast
Missouri Governor Mike Parson is hopeful that lawmakers will approve his proposed supplemental budget aimed at providing additional pay raises to state employees. Governor Parson joined “Wake …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) represents Columbia in the Missouri House. He joined 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth and Stephanie Bell live on “Wake Up Columbia” …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri House Speaker Pro Tem Wiemann (R-O’Fallon) joins “Wake Up Columbia”
Missouri House Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann (R-O’Fallon) joined “Wake Up Columbia” live this morning, before the governor’s prayer breakfast at Jefferson City’s Capitol Plaza Hotel. Pro …
Read More »Missouri 2022 legislative session begins
Missouri lawmakers have returned to the Capitol for their annual legislative session. The 2022 session began at noon Wednesday and lasts through mid-May. More than 550 guests …
Read More »Boone County authorities search for assault suspect
Authorities are searching for a Columbia man accused of assaulting a female victim and leading a cop chase. Sheriff’s deputies say Gianni Hodo, 30, is wanted on …
Read More »Light snow possible in Columbia, Jefferson City
While light snow is possible in both Columbia and Jefferson City, the National Weather Service has revised its forecast for both communities. The NWS now projects that …
Read More »MU not suspending in-person class as of now; Stephens to start semester online-only
The University of Missouri says it currently does not plan to delay the start of the spring semester or return to online classes due to COVID-19. Stephens …
Read More »UPDATE: CPD releases names of two victims killed in Paris road collision
UPDATE: Columbia Police have released names of the two motorists killed in this morning’s fiery head-on collision on Route B (Paris road). CPD investigators say 48-year-old Douglas …
Read More »COVID cases cause Southern Boone R-1 to go virtual for Thursday/Friday
A recent surge in positive COVID-19 cases in the Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland has prompted school officials to announce that classes will have virtual learning …
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