Today’s winter storm and frigid, plummeting temperatures have caused the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) to close their Worley street office today. Health department …
Read More »Winter storm warning for all of mid-Missouri continues
A cold front is currently moving through mid-Missouri, ahead of the winter storm that’s on its way to Columbia and Jefferson City. A winter storm warning will …
Read More »Boone County fire district facilities to be lit red again tonight to honor fallen colleague
You’ll notice bright red lighting at three Boone County Fire Protection District buildings again tonight to honor an assistant chief killed one year ago today in a horrific …
Read More »Columbia public works crews discouraging travel during winter storm
A 30-member Columbia Public Works team has been treating and plowing first, second and third priority roads since 5 this morning. During that timeframe, temperatures have dropped …
Read More »Curbside recycling canceled in Columbia; plow crews on-duty since 5 am
A 30-person plow crew from Columbia Public Works arrived for duty at 5 Thursday morning, and is focusing on treating first and second priority roads. Crews have …
Read More »Missouri troopers: be prepared to drive under the speed limit today
Missouri state troopers are warning of possible whiteout conditions in parts of the state on this Thursday, along with blowing and drifting snow. Missouri State Highway Patrol …
Read More »Columbia crews preparing snowplows; Utility crews to be on standby for possible downed power lines
Columbia Public Works crews have been prepping snowplows, material and equipment ahead of the winter storm, which is expected to begin in mid-Missouri early Thursday morning. City …
Read More »MoDOT urges mid-Missouri motorists to have gloves, blankets and other supplies ahead of storm
State transportation crews are warning about blowing and drifting snow during the upcoming winter storm, along with possible whiteout conditions. State Department of Transportation (MoDOT) chief safety …
Read More »Tonight is final evening of Shelter’s “Winter Wonderland” in Columbia
Tonight is the final night for you to enjoy the lights at Columbia’s Winter Wonderland, which is located at Shelter Gardens on Broadway. The gardens have been …
Read More »Schnucks in mid-Missouri to close early on Christmas Eve
A major grocery store chain with a presence in both Columbia and Jefferson City will be closing at 5:30 on Christmas Eve, which is Saturday. St. Louis-based …
Read More »Hartzler: Blaze in mid-Missouri’s Wooldridge started in a combine
West-central Missouri’s outgoing congresswoman says the massive October blaze that destroyed more than 2,500 acres was started by a combine. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), who represents Wooldridge, …
Read More »Winter storm and wind chill warnings for mid-Missouri take effect on Thursday
The entire 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area is under two warnings, which both take effect on Thursday. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Melissa Byrd …
Read More »(AUDIO): Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) focusing on fire-damaged Wooldridge as she leaves office
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is focusing on several things as she leaves office, including fire-damaged Wooldridge. She represents the small Cooper County town on Capitol …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia Police identify suspect in Break Time shooting that was captured on video
Columbia Police need your assistance in locating the suspect who allegedly shot a man Monday afternoon at the Break Time on busy Paris road. The incident was …
Read More »UPDATE: Two watches go into effect on Thursday in mid-Missouri, for winter storm
The National Weather Service (NWS) says unforgiving and dangerous winter conditions will be coming to mid-Missouri later this week. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Melissa Mainhart says snow …
Read More »Southern Boone schools cancel classes for Thursday, due to incoming winter storm
The snow and winter weather heading for mid-Missouri have prompted officials in the Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland to cancel classes for Thursday, which will …
Read More »Man shot at north Columbia gas station parking lot
Columbia Police need your assistance in solving Monday afternoon’s shooting at the Break Time on Paris road. That’s north of I-70, near Vandiver. CPD investigators say they …
Read More »Congressman-Elect Mark Alford (R-Harrisonville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep.-Elect Mark Alford (R-Harrisonville) will be sworn-in to office in January on Capitol Hill. He’s calling for securing the U-S border with Mexico and for finishing …
Read More »Accumulating snow expected in mid-Missouri on Thursday, along with dangerously cold wind chills
Warmer temperatures than originally expected for this Monday morning have decreased the chance of snow for today. While we’re expecting to see a bit of a rain-snow mix …
Read More »Columbia-based Club Car Wash to expand into three new states
One of the nation’s fastest-growing car wash companies plans to build at least three new locations in mid-Missouri, and will also expand into Colorado, Kentucky and Tennessee …
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