Cooper County fire officials say Saturday’s natural cover fire destroyed or heavily damaged 23 structures in the small village of Wooldridge, which is southwest of Columbia. While …
Read More »Kendrick praises partnerships that led to Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal
The Democratic nominee for Boone County presiding commissioner describes Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal as a game-changer for the region. Former State Rep. Kip Kendrick …
Read More »Three shot in downtown Columbia Friday night
Columbia Police are asking anyone who witnessed Friday night’s triple shooting downtown to come forward with information. CPD Lieutenant Mike Hestir says the shooting happened at about …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County presiding commissioner GOP candidate Connie Leipard appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table
Columbia businesswoman Connie Leipard is the GOP nominee for Boone County presiding commissioner. Ms. Leipard is the co-owner of Quality Drywall. She joined 939 the Eagle host …
Read More »Mizzou homecoming parade usually attracts 40,000 spectators
Thousands of people will be in downtown Columbia for Saturday morning’s Mizzou Homecoming parade, which begins at 9. Mizzou spokesman Uriah Orland tells 939 the Eagle that …
Read More »Mizzou campus decorations and Homecoming spirit rally are tonight
Greek Town in Columbia will be bustling with activity Friday evening for campus decorations. It’s all part of Mizzou’s Homecoming activities. Campus decorations and skits will take place …
Read More »Atwill says COU’s new terminal project highlights bipartisanship; predicts economic boost
Boone County’s outgoing presiding commissioner predicts Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal will boost economic development in Columbia and mid-Missouri. Dan Atwill tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »COU’s new terminal can make Columbia a top medical destination, Parson and Choi say
Columbia’s mayor says the first flight at Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) new multi-million dollar terminal will take place on Wednesday (October 26). Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Misssouri’s governor, …
Read More »Mizzou Tiger and Commodore fans encouraged to use free shuttles to and from Saturday’s game
Traffic is expected to be heavy Friday and Saturday throughout Columbia, due to Mizzou’s 111th homecoming celebration and Saturday afternoon’s football game against Vanderbilt. Saturday’s game kicks …
Read More »Poll workers and supervisors needed in Boone County for November election
Boone County’s clerk says there’s a need for more election judges and supervisors for the November 8 election. Clerk Brianna Lennon describes these positions as incredibly important. …
Read More »MoDOT is currently down about 1,000 snow plow operators statewide
Columbia, Jefferson City and Boonville-area motorists are seeing dozens of yellow state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) snow plow vehicles on area interstates and highways this morning. It’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Schmitt appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri GOP U.S. Senate nominee Eric Schmitt, the state’s attorney general, describes the November Senate election between him and Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine as a contrast in …
Read More »Three Marconi awards for Zimmer Communications in Columbia/Jefferson City
Zimmer Communications has won three prestigious Marconi awards at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) event in New York. The awards were announced this week at the …
Read More »Ribbon-cutting for $23-million new COU terminal is today
Today is your opportunity to get a close-up view of the $23-million new terminal at Columbia Regional Airport (COU), before it becomes operational later this month. Missouri …
Read More »Candlelight vigil is tonight in Columbia, one year after high-profile fraternity hazing case
Family members of a young man who’s blind and unable to walk after an alleged hazing incident in Columbia say their lives have been turned upside down. …
Read More »Columbia man jailed without bond for hammer death could request a bond reduction
A Columbia man accused of beating a woman to death with a claw hammer inside her home recently will appear in court Wednesday afternoon, via video. 37-year-old …
Read More »Mid-Missouri food bank: food security “is running pretty rampant”
A non-profit organization that’s operated for 51 years in mid-Missouri’s Fulton says their food pantry is seeing a massive effect from supply shortage. They’re also seeing an increase …
Read More »Ashland lands a Taco Bell; city hopes for additional restaurants
Residents in one of mid-Missouri’s fastest-growing towns will no longer have to drive to Columbia or Jefferson City for Taco Bell. The California-based restaurant chain is building …
Read More »Major Centralia manufacturer getting extra orders after Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida has kept Boone County’s largest manufacturer busy. Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) executive vice president Bernie Andrews tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »CPD: FUSUS does not identify people based on race
Columbia Police say there is no attempt by the city to add cameras for the purpose of general surveillance. CPD representatives delivered a four-page report to the …
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