A Columbia firefighter is hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, after an overnight blaze involving a structure on the Business Loop. CFD spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez tells 939 the …
Read More »Rock Bridge graduate will be Boone Health’s new vice president
A familiar name in Columbia-area health care will be the new vice president of Boone Health. Boone has announced that Rock Bridge graduate Drew Wilkinson will start …
Read More »UPDATE: Warrant issued for biker charging with hammer attack at Columbia bar
A warrant has been issued this morning for the arrest of a mid-Missouri biker who allegedly attacked two men with a hammer in late January on the …
Read More »UPDATE: Coach Adkins urging Missouri’s governor to spare convicted killer Dorsey’s life
The legendary former football coach at Jefferson City high school is asking Missouri’s Governor to grant clemency for one of his former players who’s set to be …
Read More »UPDATE: Overnight collision between vehicle and tractor trailer on I-70 near Columbia injures Fulton woman
A Fulton woman suffers moderate injuries in that crash involving a vehicle and a tractor trailer early this morning on I-70, just east of Columbia. The Missouri …
Read More »UPDATE: Mid-Missouri carjacking suspect to be arraigned at 1 pm; feds file immigration detainer
The federal government has filed an immigration detainer against the suspect with ties to the country of Mexico who is accused of trying to carjack two separate …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) describes himself as congressional frontrunner in CD3 on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will endorse former State Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) in the race to succeed him on Capitol Hill. Eight Republicans have …
Read More »LISTEN): CPOA President Nichols blasts Knoth recall on 939 the Eagle
A Columbia city council member was recalled from office last night for the first time in almost 34 years. First ward councilman Nick Knoth lost his recall …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) discusses Missouri Secretary of State run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Eight Republicans and three Democrats have filed to run for Missouri Secretary of State, hoping to replace incumbent Jay Ashcroft (R), who’s running for governor. State Sen. …
Read More »BREAKING: Columbia’s first ward councilman recalled from office
For the first time in more than 33 years, a Columbia city council member has been recalled from office. First ward councilman Nick Knoth lost his recall …
Read More »Boone County’s voter turnout on Tuesday was 16 percent
About 16 percent of Boone County’s registered voters cast ballots during Tuesday’s municipal and school board elections, according to numbers from the county clerk’s office. Boone County …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County commissioners to start developing senior citizen tax relief program
Boone County commissioners say they’ll release information in the coming weeks about public hearings after voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, which involves property taxes for seniors. Presiding …
Read More »UPDATE: Southern Boone R-1 patrons approve both ballot measures
Voters in one of mid-Missouri’s fastest-growing school districts have approved two ballot measures today: an $11.6 million no tax increase bond issue and a 20-cent levy transfer. Bond …
Read More »UPDATE: Snodgrass and Cobbins win Columbia school board seats
A familiar face is heading back to Columbia’s school board, along with newcomer Alvin Cobbins. Voters in Columbia Public Schools (CPS), Missouri’s fifth-largest school district, have re-elected …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri veterans want to see ten percent of Missouri Lottery proceeds go to veteran programs
Veterans from across Missouri are traveling by motorcycle, bus and vehicle to Jefferson City for this afternoon’s “Rock the Rotunda” rally at the Statehouse. It will begin …
Read More »Boone County’s Proposition 1 and Ashland mayoral race are two key issues on today’s ballot
Boone County’s clerk is forecasting a 19 percent voter turnout in today’s election. Polling places opened at 6 am and will remain open until 7 pm. County clerk …
Read More »Columbia recall election highlights today’s municipal elections
It’s been almost 34 years since a Columbia city council member was recalled. Today is election day across mid-Missouri, and one of the most closely-watched races is …
Read More »UPDATE: No confirmed tornadoes in mid-Missouri at this time; Jefferson City sees two inches of rain
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is sending survey teams this morning to the St. Louis County suburb of Chesterfield and to southeast Missouri’s St. …
Read More »UPDATE: Three Rivers crews work throughout night to restore power to hundreds of mid-Missourians
The severe storms that packed at least 60 mile-per-hour winds in mid-Missouri Monday evening knocked out power to about 500 residents. Linn-based Three Rivers Electric Cooperative linemen …
Read More »(LISTEN): Veterans from across Missouri to rally in Jefferson City tomorrow
Veterans from across Missouri are being encouraged to attend a rally set for Tuesday afternoon at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations (MAVO) …
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