93.9 The Eagle – The News and Talk of Columbia, MO
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 …
Read More »Proposed Missouri bill would create offense of distracted driving
Missouri’s governor to help celebrate Bass Pro’s 50th anniversary in Springfield
Bass Pro officials have moved a major anniversary’s opening ceremony up a day, to beat a potential storm heading for the Ozarks. Missouri Governor Mike Parson will …
Read More »Missouri Legislature faces 5 pm deadline on congressional redistricting map
Missouri’s eight U.S. House district boundaries remain uncertain this (Tuesday) morning, after the Missouri House took no action Monday on a Senate congressional redistricting map approved last …
Read More »Columbia Regional plans April tour of $23-million new terminal being built
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) officials plan an April event to give you a behind-the-scenes tour of the $23-million new terminal under construction. The guided tour will take …
Read More »Trucker indicted for manslaughter for death of Boone County assistant fire chief arraigned
A trucker who’s been indicted for involuntary manslaughter for the December crash that killed a Boone County fire assistant chief pleaded not guilty Monday in Boone County …
Read More »Cole County jury convicts Jefferson City man of murder
A Jefferson City man faces a potential life prison sentence, after being convicted of second degree murder for a 2018 killing. A Cole County jury deliberated for …
Read More »Jefferson City’s Superintendent-designee focusing on recruitment and retention
The next Jefferson City School District superintendent is pledging to work diligently as superintendent to grow a district of champions. Bryan McGraw currently serves as the district’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
The Missouri Senate has approved a new congressional map that likely solidifies six GOP districts and two overwhelmingly Democratic districts. The Senate map moves Boone, Cooper and …
Read More »Columbia Mall car wash to become Club Car wash
The popular Columbia Mall car wash is currently closed for remodeling. The car wash’s answering machine says it will re-open as a Club Car Wash at a later …
Read More »Columbia’s current Ronald McDonald House purchased by St. Raymond’s Society
An organization that serves pregnant women and new mothers who are in need has purchased Columbia’s Ronald McDonald House, which is located near Keene. St. Raymond’s Society …
Read More »Trucker facing involuntary manslaughter charge for death of Boone County assistant fire chief could be arraigned this week
A trucker who’s been indicted for manslaughter for the deadly December I-70 crash that killed a Boone County Fire assistant chief could be arraigned Monday afternoon. 64-year-old …
Read More »Cole County jury continues deliberating in Jefferson City murder trial
Jury deliberations will continue this (Monday) morning in a Jefferson City murder trial. A Cole County jury listened to closing arguments on Friday in Jahaun Whirley’s trial, …
Read More »Columbia’s explosive growth is major factor in CPS’ April $80-million bond issue
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) voters will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue, which would fund the construction of a new $25-million elementary school …
Read More »Bipartisan bill aims to increase education in suicide awareness for Missouri’s licensed pharmacists
Bipartisan legislation that would require the Missouri Board of Pharmacy to recommend two hours of continuing education in suicide awareness and prevention for all licensed pharmacists will …
Read More »(AUDIO): St. Raymond’s Society purchases Ronald McDonald House in Columbia
The St. Raymond’s Society aims to serve pregnant women and new mothers who are in need, and to assist the mother and child after the baby is …
Read More »Rain and colder temperatures have impacted MoDOT’s pothole repair
This week’s wet weather has impacted state transportation crews trying to patch potholes across Missouri. There were numerous snow and ice storms in February across the Show-Me …
Read More »Services to be suspended this evening at the Fulton and Mexico hospitals
The hospitals in mid-Missouri’s Fulton and Mexico will be suspending services this evening at 5 pm, to restructure operations. Kansas City-based Noble Health has made the announcement …
Read More »Closing arguments expected in Jefferson City murder trial
Cole County prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to deliver closing arguments later today in a murder trial involving a suspect who was 16 at the time …
Read More »Schnucks is still hiring for its new Columbia store near Lake of the Woods exit
The chief executive officer of St. Louis-based Schnucks is pleased with this week’s big turnout at the opening of the new store on Columbia’s Clark lane. Todd …
Read More »Congressional map approved by state Senate impacts three mid-Missouri counties
The Missouri Senate has given approval to a congressional map that likely solidifies six GOP districts, while maintaining two overwhelmingly Democratic districts. Thursday’s vote was 22-10. State …
Read More »