Columbia voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots on a proposed local use tax involving online sales. If Proposition One is approved by voters, …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia’s city council will tackle the controversial roll cart issue on Monday night. It’s a perennial issue in the city. Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood joined host …
Read More »Man shot this weekend in north Columbia
The Columbia Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is handling the investigation into a weekend shooting in the 2600 block of Eastwood drive, near Clark lane. Columbia Police …
Read More »Two homes struck by gunfire in weekend incident west of Columbia
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies need your help in solving a weekend shots fired incident on Millbrook drive, near Scott Boulevard. No injuries are reported. ABC-17’s Ben Fein …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon joins “Wake Up Columbia” to preview Tuesday’s election
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon is projecting a 15 percent voter turnout for Tuesday’s election. Her office is open for absentee voting today, and it will be …
Read More »Columbia’s Buckingham Smokehouse Sells to Como Smoke and Fire-1-New for Friday
After 24 years in business, Columbia’s popular Buckingham Smokehouse has sold to Como Smoke and Fire. Buckingham’s, which is located on Buttonwood, has been serving Columbia-area residents …
Read More »Still no congressional redistricting map in Missouri
Missouri remains the only state in the nation that hasn’t approved a new congressional redistricting map. The Missouri House voted 131-17 on Thursday for a bipartisan proposal …
Read More »Fulton man faces potential life prison sentence for 2019 drug-related murder
A Boone County jury deliberated for about an hour on Thursday afternoon before convicting a Fulton man of second degree murder for the 2019 death of a …
Read More »Columbia man jailed without bond for infant child’s injuries
Court documents say a Columbia man who allegedly caused 41 rib fractures to his infant daughter in October injured her again twice in March, during supervised visits. …
Read More »Downtown Columbia prayer walk planned for Sunday afternoon
A Columbia mayoral candidate has organized a prayer walk for Sunday afternoon, to pray the youth, the community, downtown and the world. Tanya Heath tells 939 the …
Read More »(AUDIO): “Better Elections” spokesman Scott Charton appears on 939 the Eagle’s Wake Up Columbia”
A group known as “Better Elections” is gathering signatures across Missouri in an effort to place ranked-choice voting on your November ballot. Ranked-choice voting essentially allows voters …
Read More »Missouri’s governor: there’s no longer a need to live in a crisis mode over COVID
The governor says the COVID crisis is over in Missouri and that the state will shift to an endemic phase starting Friday morning. Governor Mike Parson made …
Read More »Missouri Senate and House still at impasse over congressional redistricting
The Missouri Senate has rejected a request from the House to go to a conference committee to further negotiate on a congressional redistricting map. The House will gavel-in …
Read More »MoDOT crews doing island repairs near Columbia Mall; expect some delays
You can expect traffic delays today (Thursday) and again on Monday and Tuesday on Stadium Boulevard near the Columbia Mall. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft discusses congressional redistricting on “Wake Up Columbia”
Missouri is the only state in the nation where a new U.S. House map has not been enacted or approved by state lawmakers. The Missouri House declined …
Read More »2021 was the most successful year ever for Columbia’s Farmers Market
The popular Columbia Farmers Market opens Saturday morning to kick off its 42nd season. The Farmers Market is located on West Ash, near the Arc. It offers …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and state health director to update reporters on COVID response
Missouri’s governor will provide an update Wednesday afternoon about the status of the COVID-19 response moving forward. Governor Mike Parson has called a press conference for 3:30 this …
Read More »Missouri House and Senate remain at impasse over congressional redistricting
Missouri is the only state in the nation where a new U.S. House map has not been enacted or approved by state lawmakers, according to the Associated …
Read More »Catalytic converter legislation is backed by urban and rural Missouri House members
Bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing the amount of catalytic converter thefts in Missouri has received initial approval from the Missouri House. State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) sponsors …
Read More »Proposed Missouri bill would create offense of distracted driving
You would no longer be able to text while driving or make social media posts while driving, under a bill in the Missouri Legislature. Powerful House Transportation …
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