While he’s still studying it, Columbia fourth ward councilman Nick Foster feels very positive about the city manager’s proposed $533-million budget. “I think we’re in a good …
Read More »Boone County fair pageant winners crowned; livestock shows open
The Boone County Fair opened Tuesday evening in Columbia with the fair pageant and carnival rides. The fair continues this evening from 5 until 10. Admission tonight …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia has received about an inch of rain in last 24 hours
Many Columbia-area residents woke up overnight to thunder, heavy rain and some hail. The National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis office issued two flash flood warnings for …
Read More »U.S. Homeland Security agents involved in Ashland child sexual exploitation case
An Ashland man remains in federal custody this morning, after being charged in federal court with sexual exploitation of a child. 31-year-old Scott Alan Barker is charged …
Read More »UPDATE: Jefferson City and Fulton now included in severe thunderstorm watch
Jefferson City, Fulton, Kingdom City and Montgomery City are now under a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 this afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Chamber leader hopes to have at least 70 people on Madison leadership visit
Columbia business leaders and elected officials will be making their tenth leadership visit this fall to another college town. Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick tells …
Read More »Boone County fair opens this evening in Columbia
Rain is not expected to be a factor during Tuesday evening’s opening of the 2023 Boone County fair in Columbia. The fair, which dates to 1835, opens …
Read More »UPDATE: Ashland’s police chief on paid leave for personnel matter
The police chief in southern Boone County’s Ashland has been placed on paid administrative leave, which took effect Monday afternoon at 4. A four-sentence press release from …
Read More »(AUDIO): Seewood’s proposed budget first-read by Columbia’s city council; three public hearings scheduled
The Columbia city manager’s proposed $533-million budget has been introduced and first-read by the city council. It was first-read during Monday night’s meeting. City manager De’Carlon Seewood’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) discusses radioactive waste and state budget on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R) says St. Louis-area residents have had their water, air and soil poisoned by radioactive waste that dates back to World War II. …
Read More »Heavy downpours, winds and hail and possible today in central Missouri
Damaging winds and hail are possible today in Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland, Boonville and most of mid-Missouri. While no watches are in effect, National Weather Service (NWS) …
Read More »(AUDIO): UM System President Dr. Mun Choi appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
UM System President Dr. Mun Choi says the goal of building a new and larger research reactor in Columbia is to help cure cancer. President Choi joined …
Read More »UPDATE: NTSB looking for any surveillance video of any part of deadly plane crash’s Osage Beach flight
An investigator from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently en route to the site of that deadly plane crash at the Lake of the Ozarks. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Two-day fundraiser planned in Callaway County to raise money for veterans
You’ll see dozens of bikers Saturday morning and afternoon riding across Callaway County, helping raise money for veterans. It’s all part of Saturday’s poker run for Amvets …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) discusses Missouri gubernatorial bid on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) says Republicans need to get back to the founding principles of the GOP platform. He’s seeking Missouri’s GOP gubernatorial nomination in …
Read More »UM System President Choi to appear on 939 the Eagle Saturday morning
We’re expecting to learn new details Saturday morning about efforts to build a new and larger research reactor in Columbia. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi will …
Read More »(AUDIO): City employee pay and benefits take center stage in Columbia city manager’s proposed budget
Columbia’s city manager has unveiled a $10-million pay raise plan for the city’s approximately 1,500 employees. The pay increase was the cornerstone of De’Carlon Seewood’s budget message …
Read More »Mid-Missouri could see downpours and strong winds today into overnight hours
Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville and most of mid-Missouri will likely see some heavy rain this afternoon into the overnight hours. ABC-17 meteorologist Chance Gotsch from our news …
Read More »FAA and NTSB investigating deadly plane crash at Lake of the Ozarks
Two people have been killed and one other person critically injured in Thursday afternoon’s horrific plane crash at the Lake of the Ozarks, near Osage Beach. Our …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri House Budget chairman Smith announces candidacy for state treasurer on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Powerful Missouri House Budget Committee chairman Cody Smith (R-Carthage) is serving his fourth and final term in the House, due to term limits. He joined us live …
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