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A large employer in Callaway County wants to hire at least 20 new production technicians, and they’re holding a career fair at their Fulton plant today (Wednesday). …
Read More »Large mid-Missouri factory searching for workers today
Missouri remains under a state emergency after historic flooding
Missouri’s record flooding has prompted acting Governor Mike Kehoe to sign an executive order declaring a state of emergency. Kehoe is acting governor because Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »Southern Boone R-1 officials say middle school construction project will improve safety
Progress continues on the $7.7 million middle school construction project in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 district in Ashland. District voters approved the bond issue in April …
Read More »Missouri’s governor meeting with Bayer executives in Germany
The governor says the main goal of this week’s trade mission to Germany and the Netherlands is to strengthen relationships with companies that have a Missouri presence, …
Read More »Behind-the-scenes COU terminal tours are today in Columbia
Today (Tuesday) is your opportunity to tour the $23-million new terminal that’s under construction at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). COU is offering free guided tours from 3:30 …
Read More »UPDATE: Flash flooding warning extended for northern Boone County
UPDATE: The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the flash flood warning for northern Boone County until 1:03 pm. HERE IS OUR ORIGINAL STORY: Centralia, Hallsville, Harrisburg, …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
A veteran Ozarks congressman is one of 21 candidates seeking the GOP nomination in Missouri’s U.S. Senate primary in August. U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) joined guest …
Read More »UPDATE: Steel coverings to be added at downtown Columbia parking garage this fall
A downtown Columbia parking garage that has had at least eight suicides will be receiving steel window coverings this fall. Columbia’s city council voted in March to …
Read More »Positive reviews for Saturday’s Boone County fair ham breakfast; Just Jeff’s praised as well
A crowd of 260 people attended Saturday’s 77th annual Boone County fair country ham breakfast in Columbia. Farmers from across the region attended, along with numerous elected …
Read More »Boone County Fair to remain at current location
The outgoing Boone County fair board president announced Saturday that the fair will be staying at the fairgrounds on Oakland Gravel road in Columbia, an announcement that …
Read More »UPDATE: Power restored in several mid-Missouri towns
UPDATE AT 12:30 PM: California city clerk Jessica Farmer and Ameren Missouri say power has been restored in the impacted areas. HERE IS OUR ORIGINAL STORY: Ameren …
Read More »Missouri drought relief details could be announced today
Missouri’s Soil and Water Conservation Commission has called a special meeting for today (Monday) to consider aid for drought-impacted farmers and ranchers. Governor Mike Parson has …
Read More »(AUDIO): William Woods University president Jeremy Moreland appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Historic William Woods University was founded in 1870. Its 225-acre campus is in mid-Missouri’s Fulton. Dr. Jeremy Moreland is the university’s 13th president, and began in October. …
Read More »Boone and Cole counties included in Missouri governor’s drought order
Missouri’s governor has signed an executive order declaring a drought alert for 53 counties in southern and mid-Missouri, including Boone, Cole and Cooper counties. Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »Columbia’s I-70 and 63 interchange could get diverging diamond; feedback continues
Columbia-area residents packed the ARC facility on West Ash on Thursday to view detailed maps and exhibits of a proposed $140-million upgrade at heavily-traveled I-70 and Highway 63. …
Read More »NTSB releases two-page preliminary report in deadly Missouri Amtrak collision
Federal transportation officials say the deadly June collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a dump truck in northern Missouri’s Mendon caused $4-million in damage. The National Transportation …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County GOP presiding commissioner candidate Connie Leipard appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard is seeking the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. If elected, she plans to focus on ARPA funding and broadband …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to announce drought initiatives on Thursday afternoon
With no rain in sight for the next several days, Missouri’s governor will be announcing details Thursday afternoon about actions he’ll take to aid Missouri’s farmers and …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County GOP presiding commissioner candidate James Pounds appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Contractor James Pounds and businesswoman Connie M. Leipard are seeking the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. Mr. Pounds joined us live on “Wake Up Columbia” …
Read More »MoDOT to hold open house today on Columbia’s I-70 and Highway 63 interchange
(UPDATE: The story includes clarification that it’s a community advisory group working with MoDOT that describes that area as a hot spot of pedestrian deaths.) Today …
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