Shouldn’t a decent pay raise be enough to keep your employees from looking for jobs elsewhere? Cole County Eastern Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher says they’re having the same …
Read More »(AUDIO): Jefferson City Councilman Scott Spencer appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Jefferson City Councilman Scott Spencer says abandoned buildings continue to be a public safety issue in the city, particularly along East Capitol Avenue. Councilman Spencer joined us …
Read More »Schnucks Express opens near Broadway and Providence in Columbia
Schnucks executives say the new Schnucks Express that’s connected to the popular EatWell on Columbia’s South Providence offers traditional grocery items. The express, which opened last week, …
Read More »Big turnout for Saturday’s Walk to Defeat ALS in Columbia
While donations are still coming in and are being calculated, Saturday’s Walk to Defeat ALS in Columbia has raised at least $25,000. About 200 people turned out …
Read More »Weekend boating crash at Lake of the Ozarks kills one
A Kansas City man has been killed in a weekend boating accident at the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri state troopers say the incident happened at about …
Read More »Man jailed without bond, after allegedly exposing himself multiple times in Columbia
A Boone County judge has denied bond for a Moberly man accused of exposing himself to three juvenile victims on Thursday afternoon in Columbia. 23-year-old James Robert …
Read More »(AUDIO): RE/MAX Boone Realty chief executive officer Elizabeth Mendenhall appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
The average price of a home sold in Boone County was $327,000 in July. That number is up well more than $100,000 in the past five years. …
Read More »Urban agriculture is key component of Missouri governor’s special session call
Columbia’s mayor is supporting Governor Mike Parson’s (R) special session call, saying the tax credit extension for urban farming is critical in Columbia. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe introduced …
Read More »Some Greyhound passengers aren’t pleased with hours-long stay in Jefferson City
A long roundabout trip to nowhere for some Missouri bus riders. A Greyhound bus bound for Kansas City broke down Thursday afternoon in Jefferson City and left …
Read More »7,000 to 8,000 rodeo fans expected in Ashland tonight and Saturday
Rodeo enthusiasts from across rural Missouri will travel to Ashland for the popular Cattlemen Days rodeo, which is tonight (Friday) and tomorrow evening. The event has been …
Read More »Columbia’s True North envisions a community free from domestic and sexual violence
Zimmer’s first radiothon to benefit Columbia’s True North is underway on our sister station KCMQ (FM 96.7). The radiothon’s aim is to help True North continue to …
Read More »New Columbia councilman focusing on listening, as he begins his term
Listening and learning are the top initial priorities for Columbia’s newly-elected third ward councilman. Activist Roy Lovelady upset 12-year council incumbent Karl Skala in this month’s runoff. …
Read More »Saturday fundraiser set for Moniteau County teen shot in February incident
Family and friends are hoping for a good turnout Saturday afternoon to raise money for a young Moniteau County man who was brutally shot during a February incident …
Read More »Connecting rural and urban Missouri is a priority for former Columbia mayor Treece in new role
A former Columbia mayor says he is honored to continue his service, now that he’s been appointed to the six-member state Highways and Transportation Commission. Former Mayor …
Read More »How about a Columbia to JCMO bus?
Would you ride a bus between Jefferson City and Columbia? Mo-Dot is doing a feasibility study about possibly offering bus service between downtown Columbia and Jefferson City’s …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor to introduce Missouri’s governor at special session stop
Missouri’s governor will be in Columbia this (Thursday) morning to meet with community leaders, farmers and ranchers about the upcoming special session. GOP Governor Mike Parson will …
Read More »Five-day jury trial set in high-profile Columbia murder trial
A February jury trial has been scheduled for a Columbia man charged with killing his wife and placing her body in an apartment dumpster. 40-year-old Keith Comfort …
Read More »Two Columbia suspects remain jailed, following Moser’s homicide
The Boone County court has rejected bond for two men charged with Saturday afternoon’s killing in the parking lot of a busy Moser’s grocery store in Columbia. …
Read More »Centralia-area residents pack courtroom for hearing in enticement case
Two Centralia mothers say a Boone County man charged with enticement or attempted enticement of a child is a threat to children. The mothers spoke at Tuesday’s …
Read More »New restaurant on Columbia’s busy East Green Meadows close to opening
Columbia-area residents will soon have another dining option along busy East Green Meadows, when the popular Tacos 4 Life restaurant opens. Crews are finishing construction on the …
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