Bipartisan legislation that designates June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Appreciation day is heading to Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) desk. The bill is sponsored …
Read More »Hoskins: Missouri gaming legislation would be impacted by Hammerschmidt; final day of session is today
Sports wagering could be dead for Missouri’s 2023 session, which wraps up at 6 this evening in Jefferson City. Senate Economic Development and Tax Policy Committee chairman …
Read More »(AUDIO): Hotel rooms are running out in Columbia this weekend, due to Mizzou’s graduation
Columbia’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) says most hotel rooms are booked this weekend for Mizzou’s graduation ceremonies, which begin tomorrow tomorrow afternoon and run through Sunday. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former Mizzou coach Pinkel excited about Cotton Bowl honor
The winningest football coach in Mizzou history will be inducted into the Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame today in Arlington, Texas. Gary Pinkel went 2-0 in …
Read More »Cole County judge: Binder Park trail suspect is a danger to the community
Court documents say a Jefferson City man who allegedly tried to rape and sodomize a woman who was walking along a secluded trail at Binder park were …
Read More »Columbia MKT trail suspect makes initial court appearance
A Columbia man charged with attempting to rape two women along the MKT trail on Monday afternoon has appeared in court for his initial arraignment. 30-year-old Michael …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia’s Plush Lounge to close indefinitely, following deadly shooting
A Columbia lounge that was the scene of Sunday morning’s deadly shooting has announced that they’ll close indefinitely while they work diligently with local authorities. Five people were …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director Amy Schneider discusses Mizzou graduation and tourism dollars on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Traffic is already picking up across Columbia, ahead of the upcoming Mizzou graduation weekend. More than 6,000 students will receive degrees at Mizzou’s spring commencement ceremonies, which …
Read More »(AUDIO): Surreal is how former Mizzou star Tony Temple describes upcoming induction into Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
A former Mizzou star running back will travel to Arlington, Texas for Thursday’s enshrinement ceremonies for the Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame. Rockhurst product Tony Temple …
Read More »Mizzou North’s demolition continues in Columbia; restoration expected to be done by 2024
Major demolition continues this morning at Mizzou North on Columbia’s Business Loop. UM System spokesman Christian Basi says demolition began in mid-March and is expected to be …
Read More »Court documents: Weekend Columbia homicide began as verbal confrontation
A Columbia murder suspect remains jailed without bond this morning, charged with killing a 26-year-old man early Sunday morning on the Business Loop. The Columbia Police Department’s two-page …
Read More »Court documents outline alleged attempted sexual assaults along popular Columbia trail
Graphic court documents obtained by 939 the Eagle say a Columbia man charged with attempting to sexually assault two women along the MKT trail this week has …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s House Speaker doesn’t believe special session will be necessary; anti-hazing bill appears to be dead
Missouri’s House Speaker is pleased with the 2023 legislative session, which wraps up Friday evening at 6 in Jefferson City. Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Town and Country) notes …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor asks public for patience and grace, during use of force investigation
Columbia’s mayor has issued her first public statement since videos surfaced on social media of a Columbia police officer punching a subject who was on the ground …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) discusses 2023 legislative session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s 2023 legislative session has four days left. Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers: 24-10 in the state Senate and 111-51 in the Missouri House. House Speaker …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County prosecutors file murder charges against Kimo Spivey
A convicted felon from Columbia has now been charged with second degree murder and three other felonies for Sunday morning’s deadly shooting on the Business Loop. Boone …
Read More »Columbia school board member Sasser to resign today; cites transgender legislation in Missouri
A Columbia school board member who’s criticized GOP-sponsored LGBTQ legislation at the Missouri Capitol will resign later today (Tuesday). Katherine Sasser announced her resignation at the start …
Read More »(AUDIO): Hooligan Charitable Riding Group raises money for Ashland teen who’s battled cancer
More than 100 bikers from across mid-Missouri and other supporters gathered Saturday in Ashland to raise money for a 15-year-old Ashland girl who’s undergoing treatment for cancer. …
Read More »Counselors available again today at Columbia’s Rock Bridge high school
Columbia’s Rock Bridge high school has extra counselors available again today, following Friday night’s deadly crash that killed freshman football player Evan Avery. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) …
Read More »(AUDIO): Maries County Sheriff’s chief deputy Scott John says severe weather and disaster relief will be key parts of Sheriff’s Posse
The sheriff’s department in mid-Missouri’s Maries County is attempting to form a sheriff’s posse to work in areas like search and rescue, disaster relief, weather spotting and …
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