A few thousand people are expected for this weekend’s 45th annual heritage festival and craft show at south Columbia’s Nifong park on Ponderosa. The event takes place tomorrow …
Read More »Columbia Regional Airport’s manager to appear on 939 the Eagle Saturday morning
The one-year anniversary of Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal is fast approaching. It will be in mid-October. COU airport manager Mike Parks will join 939 …
Read More »MoDOT to brief mid-Missourians Saturday on Missouri River cleanup near Rocheport
Tomorrow morning is your opportunity to hear specific details about the efforts of state transportation crews and contractors to remove six-million pounds of steel from the Missouri …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe discusses his GOP gubernatorial bid on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe is seeking Missouri’s GOP gubernatorial nomination in 2024. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, saying crime …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Task Force One and Missouri National Guard reenlistment incentives get attention at veto session
The GOP-controlled Missouri House overrode 14 budget bills that were vetoed this summer by Republican Governor Mike Parson (R), but the Senate did not take up any …
Read More »Missouri’s attorney general files lawsuit against Dollar General for alleged deceptive and unfair prices
Missouri’s attorney general is blasting Dollar General stores across the Show-Me State, alleging that they advertise one price at the shelf and charge a higher price at …
Read More »Boone County emergency preparedness festival is today from 4-8
The first 150 households who attend today’s 3rd annual Boone County ready festival in Columbia will receive a free, fully stocked emergency kit. The festival takes …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia artist says hip hop provides youth with an opportunity for mentorship
A popular Columbia musician is hoping for a good turnout for his hip hop unity day on Sunday at Café Berlin. Hickman graduate NicDanger tells 939 the …
Read More »UPDATE: Look for Missouri Task Force One bill override attempt today in Missouri House
You can expect at least one override attempt today when Missouri lawmakers return for their annual veto session, which begins at noon at the Statehouse. Under the …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) previews Missouri’s veto session and discusses Lt. governor’s race on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) describes herself as a serious policy maker in Jefferson City who gets things done. Rehder chairs the Missouri Senate Fiscal Oversight …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri congressman expects much more growth near Columbia’s “food corridor”
A west-central Missouri congressman who represents much of Columbia on Capitol Hill is praising the new $200-million Swift Foods plant on Route B, which is still hiring. …
Read More »Former Montgomery County judge and prosecutor will be newest Missouri Supreme Court justice
A familiar name in mid-Missouri will be the newest Missouri Supreme Court judge. Governor Mike Parson announced his selection of Judge Kelly Broniec during a Tuesday afternoon …
Read More »Missouri’s House Majority Floor Leader expected to be Speaker in 2025
Missouri’s House Majority Floor Leader will likely be the next House Speaker in 2025. Republicans currently have a 111-51 supermajority in the House in Jefferson City. Those …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents north Columbia and northern Boone County on Capitol Hill, as well as a large portion of west-central Missouri, including Sedalia and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Task Force 1 members praised during Columbia’s 9-11 ceremony
Columbia’s mayor took time to praise first responders during Monday’s emotional ceremony at Mizzou’s Columns to remember the 22nd anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks that killed …
Read More »“Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Adkisson honored as part of 30 Under 30
The “Missouri Times” publication has recognized 939 the Eagle “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Hannah Adkisson and 29 others as their 30 under 30 honorees. The 30 were …
Read More »Mizzou’s Drinkwitz, Pogue and Carnell to be featured on “Tiger Talk” tonight in Columbia
Tonight is your opportunity to hear Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz discuss Saturday morning’s big game against #15 Kansas State at Faurot Field. “Tiger Talk” airs this …
Read More »Cleanup of steel in Missouri River in Rocheport taking longer than expected
State transportation officials say contractors continue to work around-the-clock at the I-70 Rocheport bridge west of Columbia to remove six-million pounds of steel from the Missouri River, …
Read More »Missouri troopers: mid-Missouri paraglider who struck power lines sustains minor injuries
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be sending a representative to mid-Missouri’s Fortuna this morning, after Sunday evening’s paraglider crash in Morgan County. The Missouri State Highway …
Read More »Columbia holding two 9-11 events this morning
You have two opportunities this morning in Columbia to attend Patriot Day ceremonies to remember the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in New …
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