We have a follow-up today on a story we first brought you in mid-March about a Mizzou senior born with a cleft condition who plans to attend …
Read More »Columbia-based Emery Sapp and Sons has new CFO
One of the largest construction companies in mid-Missouri and statewide has a new chief financial officer. Columbia-based Emery Sapp and Sons has named Dan Hoover as the …
Read More »Speed bump proposal in west Columbia neighborhood defeated by council
Opposition from residents who spoke from the podium at this week’s Columbia city council meeting led to the council’s 4-3 vote against installing speed bumps on Russell …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo has issued a temporary restraining order which temporarily blocks a rule that would restrict access to gender-affirming health care to …
Read More »Columbia’s city council gives green light to new park in northeast Columbia
A check for $200,000 from JBS’s “Hometown Strong Initiative” and Swift Prepared Foods will pay half of the cost of developing a park in one of Columbia’s …
Read More »“Inside Columbia”: Tuesday Morning closing all of its stores, including eight Missouri locations
A retailer that sells brand-name home furnishings, small appliances and gifts is closing all of its stores nationwide, including its Columbia location on Forum Boulevard. Zimmer’s “Inside …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Congressman Graves expects NTSB report on deadly Amtrak derailment to highlight crossing markings
A northern Missouri congressman who chairs the U.S. House Transportation Committee says a federal agency is working on its final report on last June’s deadly collision between …
Read More »McDonald’s restaurants across mid-Missouri offering a free beverage to teachers today
Mid-Missouri teachers can enjoy a free beverage today at their area McDonald’s drive-thru, as part of national teacher appreciation day. McDonald’s restaurants in Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland, Fulton, …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetekemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses First Republic Bank’s failure on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Federal regulators have seized the First Republic Bank. The Associated Press (AP) reports it’s the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth), …
Read More »Man critically injured in Jefferson City tri-level motorcycle crash
A Jefferson City motorcyclist suffers critical injuries after hitting the concrete divider on eastbound Highway 50 at the tri-level and landing in the westbound lanes. Jefferson City …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to vote tonight on Shakespeare’s Pizza’s 50th anniversary event
A resolution that authorizes a special event operations agreement with Shakespeare’s Pizza downtown will be voted on tonight by Columbia’s city council. Shakespeare’s is celebrating its 50th …
Read More »(AUDIO): Swift Foods to present $200,000 check to Columbia officials tonight
Columbia’s mayor is praising Swift Foods, which has invested $200-million into their new plant on Route B. Swift and JBS executives will be in Columbia this (Monday) …
Read More »(AUDIO): Happiness and tears this weekend for Columbia College’s 312 graduates
More than 300 students on Columbia College’s main campus graduated this weekend and are now heading out into the world. Many have jobs lined up, while others …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia construction executive warns about aging workforce of plumbers and electricians in region
The co-owner of Columbia’s C&C Construction says there is no real definition for what affordable housing is in Columbia. Rhonda Carlson joined host Fred Parry in-studio for …
Read More »Columbia murder suspect captured after high-speed pursuit
Columbia Police have captured a juvenile murder suspect who was allegedly involved in the November 2020 killing of 19-year-old Jermaine Spain at Cosmo recreation area park. Columbia …
Read More »(AUDIO): C&C Construction co-owner Rhonda Carlson discusses Columbia’s housing market and affordable housing on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia’s Rhonda Carlson is the co-owner of Columbia-based C&C Construction and also works as a local realtor and developer. She joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Kansas City sports authorities say NFL draft crowds will help with momentum for World Cup
More than 100,000 football fans are expected to pack the grounds of Kansas City’s Union Station and the National World War I museum again today (Friday), for …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone Electric’s leader praises mid-Missouri contractors and workers for $29-million headquarters project
The chief executive officer of Boone Electric Cooperative publicly thanked his employees during this week’s ribbon-cutting for the Co-op’s $29-million new headquarters building. It’s on Columbia’s Rangeline, …
Read More »Jefferson City’s historic Lincoln University renames hall after former LU president
Founders Hall at Jefferson City’s historic Lincoln University (LU) has been renamed for Dr. James Frank, the longtime leader and former president of LU. Dr. Frank served …
Read More »UPDATE: Menards stealing suspect described as flight risk by court
Two suspects accused of stealing merchandise from numerous Menards stores in Columbia, Jefferson City and several states have been captured in eastern Missouri’s St. Peters. Jefferson City …
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