President Joe Biden is offering federal help to tornado-damaged southeast Missouri, where at least five people have been killed in a devastating tornado. It happened in the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Fifth ward Councilman-Elect Donald Waterman outlines his priorities on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia fifth ward Councilman-Elect Donald Waterman won his tight race against nurse Gregg Bush by 58 votes. Councilman-Elect Waterman joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia nurse and son credited for saving man who fell through ice south of town
A wrestler at Columbia’s Fr. Tolton high school and his mother are credited with saving the life of a man who fell through the ice at Cedar …
Read More »New fire station will be built, after voters approve Boone County Fire’s $8-million bond issue
Voters in Missouri’s third-largest fire department have overwhelmingly approved an $8-million no tax increase bond issue. The vote was 5,125 to 1,051. Passage required a four-sevenths majority, …
Read More »Marijuana sales tax increases pass in Columbia and Boone County
Voters in Columbia and Boone County have approved separate ballot measures to impose an additional sales tax of three percent on the retail sale of adult use …
Read More »Waterman wins Columbia’s fifth ward council race by 58 votes; Knoth elected in first ward
Columbia’s city council will have two new members at their next meeting. Voters in southwest Columbia’s fifth ward elected Donald Waterman to the council. Councilman-elect Waterman beat …
Read More »UPDATE: National Weather Service (NWS) updates severe storm potential timeframe
The National Weather Service (NWS) says there is still uncertainty about potential severe weather this afternoon in mid-Missouri. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Alex Elmore says Columbia is …
Read More »Columbia Sports Fieldhouse improvement project approved by city council
Columbia’s city council has given the green light to a $5.8 million improvement project at the busy Columbia Sports Fieldhouse in Perry Philips park. That’s new Highway …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mid-Missouri faces two potential severe weather threats today
The National Weather Service (NWS) says there is a conditional chance of severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in mid-Missouri, including parts of Boone, Callaway, Audrain and Randolph counties. …
Read More »Columbia’s school board will have at least two new members, after today’s election
Seven candidates are seeking three seats on Columbia’s school board in today’s election. They are, in ballot order, Paul Harper, John Potter, board member Christopher Horn, James …
Read More »Columbia officials say marijuana ballot measure could help fund public safety, public health and social services
Columbia officials say today’s Proposition 1 ballot measure to impose an additional sales tax of three percent on the retail sale of adult use of marijuana is expected …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer discusses presidential race, CPS school board race and Amazon Ashland on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents parts of Columbia and Boone County in his sprawling district. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »NWS recommends mid-Missourians have severe weather plan ahead of Tuesday’s storms
The National Weather Service (NWS) says large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are possible tomorrow (Tuesday) in mid-Missouri. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Mark Britt tells 939 the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Fire Protection District is hopeful about Tuesday’s bond issue
Missouri’s third-largest fire department is hopeful that voters will approve Tuesday’s proposed $8-million no tax increase bond issue. Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County’s clerk feels good about number of election judges tomorrow
Boone County’s clerk reminds voters that no-excuse absentee voting is available again today (Monday) until 5 pm. Brianna Lennon says her office is open until 5 at …
Read More »Three concerts planned in downtown Columbia on May 6; issue heads to city council tonight
A proposed $5.8 million improvement project at south Columbia’s sports fieldhouse in A. Perry Philips park is scheduled to be voted on at tonight’s city council meeting. …
Read More »NWS: Mid-Missouri under enhanced risk of severe storms Friday
Mid-Missouri could see some severe weather activity Friday. The National Weather Service says Columbia and Jefferson City are under an “enhanced” risk for severe weather. The storms …
Read More »Police warn of suspect with gun in south Columbia
UPDATE: MU authorities say the police have made an arrest. MU Alert Update: ALL CLEAR. Subject taken into custody. No reported injuries. Campus operating under normal conditions. …
Read More »Man charged with murder after Moberly drug overdose death
Police in Moberly have arrested a man connected to a drug overdose death. Officers said Thursday that prosecutors charged Kyle Hummel of Huntsville with second degree murder …
Read More »Three injured after shooting at north Columbia gas station
Three people are injured after a shooting outside a Columbia gas station. Police say they responded to a call of shots fired at the Break Time convenience …
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