Columbia Police say a man who was shot at the Phillips 66 on West Boulevard Thursday night has died from his injuries. CPD investigators say the incident …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s Coil Construction turns 50 next year
A well-known Columbia-based construction company will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. Coil Construction was founded by Randy Coil in 1975. Mr. Coil started the company …
Read More »Average price of a single family home in Columbia/Boone County up 45 percent since 2019
The Columbia Board of Realtors says single-family home sales in Columbia and Boone County decreased 13 percent in 2023. Columbia Board of Realtors chief executive officer Brian …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) running for Missouri’s third congressional district seat
Former State Sen. and outspoken conservative Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) has announced that he’s seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri’s third congressional district seat in August. …
Read More »Attorneys for Columbia want lawsuit involving curbside recycling dismissed
The city is Columbia is asking a Boone County judge to dismiss a lawsuit involving curbside recycling. That’s according to 939 the Eagle’s Mike Murphy, the publisher …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Congressman Graves says $93-million in extra money for I-70 will also help I-44
The dean of Missouri’s congressional delegation who’s the powerful U.S. House Transportation Committee chair has helped Missouri land $93-million in additional funds to be put toward I-70. …
Read More »“The Voice” runner-up country musician Ruby Leigh to be recognized by Missouri Senate today
Her motto is “Don’t let your fears be bigger than your dreams.” 16-year-old Ruby Leigh of eastern Missouri’s Foley captured the nation’s attention in Season 24 of …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) tells 939 the Eagle that we could see initiative petition reform and education reform legislation in the Senate in …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia officials have not released name of victim in deadly fire
Columbia firefighters and police are still investigating Tuesday night’s deadly fire on Scott Boulevard. Columbia firefighters say they were dispatched to the home in the ten block …
Read More »Former Missouri Senator and First Lady Jean Carnahan praised by both sides of the aisle
A public memorial service for former First Lady and former U.S. Sen. Jean Carnahan will be held in February in St. Louis. Mrs. Carnahan died Tuesday evening …
Read More »(LISTEN): Bipartisan frustration among Missouri’s congressional delegation with stamp price hikes
The dean of Missouri’s congressional delegation who represents Moberly, Huntsville and Mexico in the 939 the Eagle listening area says the United States Postal Service (USPS) lost …
Read More »Murder suspect from out-of-state captured in Columbia; unclear if he’ll fight extradition
A murder suspect from the state of California remains jailed without bond this morning in Boone County, on a warrant from the Golden State. 35-year-old Tyler Scott …
Read More »Columbia will finish January above an inch above normal for precipitation
While January has been a wet, snowy, rainy and cold month in mid-Missouri, it has impacted the recent drought we’ve been facing. National Weather Service (NWS) St. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) discusses 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) expresses frustration with the Senate Freedom Caucus, saying they “bloviated” on the Senate floor before essentially taking a deal …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s Seewood enthusiastic about McKinney building’s future
Columbia’s city manager is excited about future potential uses for the historic McKinney building downtown, which is on East Broadway between Second Missionary Baptist Church and Plaza …
Read More »Columbia’s new $6.5 million Ronald McDonald house to open in May
Construction of Columbia’s new Ronald McDonald House is progressing despite January’s brutal winter weather. The home is set to open this spring. It’s being built near Columbia’s …
Read More »UPDATE: Two truck drivers killed in overnight crash near Moberly have been identified
Missouri state troopers have identified the two semi drivers who were killed in that horrific overnight crash on busy Highway 24 east of Moberly. Highway 24 near …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City’s Newsradio 950 KWOS turns 87 today
Our Zimmer sister station Newsradio 950 KWOS in Jefferson City is celebrating its 87th birthday today. KWOS engineer Steve Morse says KWOS, which stood for “Keep Watching …
Read More »(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses Missouri’s 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
“Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn will be the guest speaker at the February 19 Cole County Lincoln Days event at Jefferson City’s Capitol Plaza Hotel. Dinner begins …
Read More »(LISTEN): VU Foundation gift will make Columbia’s American Legion post ADA-compliant
The commander of Columbia’s American Legion Post 202 is praising the Columbia-based Veterans United Foundation for its recent surprise gift of $10,000. Herbert Williams American Legion Post …
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