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. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Police Officers Association president Matt Nichols discusses ARPA funding on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) president Matt Nichols says his officers don’t feel appreciated and don’t feel valued. Columbia’s city council voted this week to approve a …
Read More »CPD: second motorist now dead after last week’s head-on collision on Stadium Boulevard
Columbia Police say a second motorist has now died from injuries sustained in a horrific September 26 head-on collision on Stadium Boulevard, near West Boulevard. CPD investigators …
Read More »Missouri has a child care crisis, top business group warns
The state’s most powerful business organization says the Show-Me State has a child care crisis that is costing Missouri more than $1-billion annually. Missouri Chamber of Commerce …
Read More »Four Mizzou swimmers suffer burns after Illinois tanker crash
Four Mizzou swim club members remain hospitalized this morning in serious condition in Illinois, following a horrific crash and chemical spill this weekend in the Land of …
Read More »Nationwide EAS test is this afternoon; you’ll receive alert on your cell phone
You will notice an alert on your cell phone early this afternoon. It’s part of federal government’s nationwide emergency alert system test. 939 the Eagle and Zimmer …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor will address drought assessment committee today in Jefferson City
Missouri’s governor says the ongoing drought has been a major challenge for the state’s farmers, ranchers and commodity groups. Governor Mike Parson will be attending and speaking …
Read More »Mizzou’s Drinkwitz, Peeler and Wease to appear on “Tiger Talk” tonight
Bud’s Classic BBQ in downtown Columbia is expected to be packed for tonight’s popular “Tiger Talk” radio show, ahead of Saturday morning’s Top 25 showdown between Mizzou …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor predicts MURR expansion will save lives and attract more researchers to Columbia
Missouri’s governor predicts the $20-million expansion of the MU Research Reactor (MURR) in Columbia will change the world in the future. Governor Mike Parson tells reporters he’s …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor hopeful about proposed new office of Violence Prevention
Columbia’s mayor says she’s done talking about community violence and wants to see action. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe is proposing the creation of a new Office of Violence …
Read More »Columbia shooting suspect was out on bond awaiting trial for Jefferson City kidnapping case
A man currently out on bond for kidnapping and assault charges in Cole County is now charged with Saturday night’s shooting of a man at a Columbia …
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