A Columbia man charged with killing a man and then fleeing to Iowa will go on trial sometime in 2024. Boone County prosecutors have charged 38-year-old Mark …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s popular fall parade of homes is Saturday and Sunday
One of the HBA of Columbia’s most popular events of the year is this weekend. The “Parade of Homes” is Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 pm. Orie …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s mayor anticipates proposed new Office of Violence Prevention would convene various groups together
Columbia’s mayor expects city manager De’Carlon Seewood to submit a report to the council within the next month or two on what her proposed new Office of …
Read More »(LISTEN): National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Ashley Miller appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
October is national breast cancer awareness month. National breast cancer foundation spokeswoman Ashley Miller joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that …
Read More »Four finalists for Columbia police chief in town on October 18
Columbia’s city manager has released the names of the four finalists for the city’s next police chief, and you’ll have an opportunity to meet the four next …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor praises impact of pork producers across state
Missouri’s governor has issued a proclamation declaring October as pork month in the Show-Me State. Governor Mike Parson signed the proclamation in Jefferson City before his trade …
Read More »Columbia woman sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison for deadly motorcycle crash; victim’s mother calls suspect “a waste of oxygen”
A Columbia woman admits she was intoxicated when her vehicle struck a motorcyclist on Providence road in 2021, a motorcyclist who later died. 939 the Eagle News …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) discusses Israel on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The “Washington Post” reports Hamas says it has struck five Israeli cities, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles), who is Jewish, was …
Read More »Most federal and Missouri state offices closed today for Columbus Day holiday
Today is Columbus Day, which is a federal, Missouri and county holiday. Most federal, state and county offices are closed today in observance of the holiday, which …
Read More »(LISTEN): Top business leaders says child care is needed statewide to allow the workforce to return to work
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry president says the Show-Me State is missing out on more than $1-billion annually due to child care issues, including a …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Home Builders Association president Orie Hemme of Hemme Construction appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Local homebuilder Orie Hemme of Hemme Construction serves as president of Columbia’s Home Builders Association. Mr. Hemme is a sixth-generation homebuilder. Hemme Construction has built homes in …
Read More »UPDATE: Guilty plea expected today in deadly 2021 Columbia motorcycle collision
A plea hearing has been scheduled for this afternoon at the Boone County Courthouse in Columbia for a woman charged with involuntary manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s mayor excited about the national exposure from the Mizzou-LSU showdown
Look for heavy traffic throughout Columbia this evening and tomorrow morning, as the Missouri Tigers prepare to battle LSU in a top 25 showdown at Faurot Field. …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia restaurant owner charged with arson to appear in court on Tuesday
A well-known Columbia restaurant owner charged with arson in southeast Missouri’s Kennett will make her initial court appearance Tuesday morning in Dunklin County Circuit Court. 43-year-old Crystal …
Read More »Columbia’s final four candidates for police chief to be revealed on Monday
Columbia’s city manager confirms the search for the city’s next police chief is down to four finalists. City manager De’Carlon Seewood tells 939 the Eagle that the …
Read More »New south Columbia soda shop hopes to start catering and hosting birthday parties
Columbia residents now have a new soda shop to enjoy. Our Zimmer publication “Inside Columbia” magazine reports Sipz Sodas on East Nifong offers custom soda, energy drinks, …
Read More »Columbia businesswoman charged with arson trying to have bond conditions amended; her husband died in Stadium Boulevard crash
An attorney for a well-known Columbia restaurant owner charged with arson in southeast Missouri’s Kennett has filed a motion to amend her bond conditions. Dunklin County prosecutors …
Read More »Columbia College eliminating more than 100 positions, including 27 in Columbia
Citing a budget shortfall, Columbia College is eliminating 122 staff and management positions and will transition 17 of its physical locations nationwide to online operational status. Columbia …
Read More »Columbia councilwoman to resign in late November due to move
A Columbia city councilwoman whose term expires in April says she’ll be resigning her seat next month, because she’s moving to a new home outside her second …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri lawmakers, business leaders optimistic about bipartisan child care legislation
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who sponsored bipartisan child care tax credit legislation this year will pre-file the bill again on December 1. State Rep. Brenda Shields’ (R-St. …
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