A longtime Mizzou football broadcaster known for his exciting calls will be inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBA) Hall of Fame in June. The late Bill …
Read More »April 6 ribbon-cutting set for Columbia’s massive new meat plant
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Columbia’s new $185-million Swift Foods plant will take place on April 6. That’s a Thursday. The program will begin that morning at 11. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mid-Missouri lawmaker downplays consolidation concerns involving open enrollment
The Missouri House narrowly approved open enrollment legislation before their spring break. The vote was 85-69, with about 30 Republicans voting no. The bill is sponsored by …
Read More »UPDATE: Court documents indicate Hermann murder suspect planned to “commit suicide by cop”
Graphic court documents obtained by 939 the Eagle say the suspect charged with shooting two Hermann police officers Sunday night at a Casey’s had given both officers …
Read More »Two mid-Missourians killed after head-on collision in Cole County
Two Cole County men have been killed in a horrific head-on collision near Russellville. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report says it happened at about 6:45 …
Read More »Columbia’s New TopTracer Golf expected to open this summer near Midway
The president of Rost Enterprises expects a July grand opening for the new TopTracer golf facility being built at Midway Golf and Games west of Columbia. Former …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mid-Missouri man remembers fallen Hermann police detective; suspect jailed in Crawford County
The man suspected of shooting and killing a Hermann police detective and seriously wounding anther Hermann officer has been captured, after a 14-hour standoff. Our news partner …
Read More »(AUDIO): Cleft condition advocate at Mizzou taking her talents to Operation Smile; hopes to meet UM System President Choi
A Mizzou senior who was born with a cleft condition plans to attend medical school to help others, and she’s also started an Operation Smile club at …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Brad Pollitt (R-Sedalia) discusses open enrollment legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman Rep. Brad Pollitt (R-Sedalia) says the Show-Me State has 1.8 percent of the nation’s K-12 students but 3.5 percent …
Read More »Malek: Missouri has no investment in large failed bank
Missouri’s new state treasurer says the state of Missouri has no investment in the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank in California. The FDIC has taken over the bank …
Read More »New Sonic being built in fast-growing south Columbia
Columbia-area diners will soon have a new, larger Sonic option. Columbia development services manager Patrick Zenner tells 939 the Eagle that the new development underway at the …
Read More »UPDATE: Hermann murder suspect taken into custody; Hermann police detective killed in line of duty
UPDATE: Missouri state troopers say a man wanted for killing a Hermann police detective and shooting another officer Sunday night at a Casey’s in Hermann has been …
Read More »Mizzou men’s basketball heading to Sacramento for NCAA tournament
Mizzou men’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2021. A few thousand Mizzou fans joined the Tiger team at Mizzou …
Read More »Jefferson City man facing potential life prison sentence for murder
A Jefferson City man who pleaded guilty to two counts of second degree murder for two Thanksgiving Day murders in 2019 will be sentenced on Monday afternoon. …
Read More »CPS and its bus contractor are short about 20 bus drivers
Columbia’s school board is expected to approve a one-year contract extension with Student Transportation Services (STA) for bus transportation service at Monday night’s meeting. The board approved …
Read More »CPS attendance and math scores to be highlighted by superintendent tonight
Columbia’s school board will hear a report this evening from the superintendent about the recent state annual performance review. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood …
Read More »Columbia Waffle House murder suspect in court on Monday
A Columbia murder suspect will appear in court on Monday morning, about three weeks before his jury trial is scheduled to begin. Boone County prosecutors have charged …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia School Board vice president Chris Horn appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia School Board vice president Chris Horn is seeking his second three-year term on the board. Mr. Horn was first elected in 2020. He joined host Fred …
Read More »Tiger fans invited to watch CBS college hoops selection show Sunday at Mizzou Arena
Mizzou Athletics is inviting Tiger fans to watch the NCAA Tournament selection show with the men’s basketball team on Sunday afternoon in Columbia. The doors will open …
Read More »CoMo man show is Saturday in Columbia
Good crowds are expected for Saturday’s CoMo man show at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. The show, which is presented by Zimmer Communications, includes hunting and fishing equipment, …
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